All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 167

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    Tesco store plans struggle

    2009-06-14T14:01:01Z

    Plans for a new Tesco supermarket in Bradford could be approved despite a number of issues concerning the application.

  • IGD: Intense value contest in Europe
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    IGD: Intense value contest in Europe

    2009-06-14T10:01:02Z

    Latest research from international food and grocery expert IGD reveals new shopper loyalties are emerging across Europe as food retailers and manufacturers engage in an intense contest for value.

  • Article

    Government launches food waste scheme

    2009-06-14T09:01:01Z

    The Environment Agency has launched a new scheme to collect food waste from sites around the country and recycle it through a biomass plant where it is turned into renewable energy.

  • Dr Howard Lee
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    Sustainability in public's hands

    2009-06-14T08:01:01Z

    The onus is now on the public to ensure long-term sustainability and food security as the fresh produce industry has made ‘rapid progress’ in tackling issues such as climate change and oil depletion, according to an expert in the field.

  • Citrus growers will embark on the road to the World Cup
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    Citrus growers score World Cup meet

    2009-06-13T16:01:01Z

    An international citrus congress is set to take place during next year’s football World Cup as the industry looks to capitalise on its location in Cape Town.

  • It is hoped the eye-catching Mini will draw in consumers
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    Pink Lady revs up sales

    2009-06-13T14:01:01Z

    Pink Lady apples, which hold a nine per cent share of the total UK apple market, is painting towns pink as it tours a branded Mini Clubman car up and down the UK.

  • Bananas survive Honduras quake
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    Bananas survive Honduras quake

    2009-06-13T09:01:01Z

    Disruption to the banana trade out of Honduras caused by recent earthquakes has been minimal.

  • Taste of Birmingham takes new tack
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    Taste of Birmingham takes new tack

    2009-06-12T16:01:01Z

    Michelin-starred chefs, award-winning restaurants and local producers will be meeting in the Midlands next month for this year’s Taste of Birmingham event.

  • Some of JR Holland's drivers receiving their NVQs
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    JR Holland staff gain NVQs

    2009-06-12T14:01:01Z

    JR Holland Food Services has implemented a new company-wide training scheme that has seen all of its 60 staff members gain an NVQ level two qualification in the past twelve months.

  • The new market will add vibrancy to the area
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    New London market opens

    2009-06-12T13:01:01Z

    The first traditional street market to open in central London for half a century has opened this week after a £1 million regeneration project.

  • Bing cherries are known for their healthy qualities
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    Bing cherries back in Britain

    2009-06-12T11:01:01Z

    The first shipment of California Bing cherries has reached UK shops this week, available for the first three weeks in June.

  • The Thanet Earth project has been praised for its size and scale
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    Thanet gets Gurkha protection

    2009-06-11T16:01:01Z

    Gurkha soldiers have been assigned to patrol the perimeter of the Thanet Earth project in east Kent to protect the greenhouses’s valuable crops.

  • Article

    First Co-op rebrands hit Somerfield

    2009-06-11T14:01:01Z

    Somerfield stores in Tonypandy, South Wales, and New Milton in Hampshire have become the first in the UK to be converted to The Co-operative brand following The Co-operative Group’s £1.56 billion acquisition of the supermarket chain.

  • Justin King
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    Sainsbury's King nets £5m bonus

    2009-06-11T13:01:01Z

    Sainsbury’s ceo Justin King will top a strong year for the supermarket with a £5.4 million pay packet, according to the group’s annual report.

  • Article

    Large-scale food inquiry launched

    2009-06-11T11:01:01Z

    The Food Ethics Council has commissioned the Food and Fairness Inquiry into looking at issues of fairness, responsibility and food security.

  • Tesco is hoping to increase the profile of its Thai produce offer
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    Tesco Thais up promotional push

    2009-06-11T09:01:01Z

    Tesco launched a two-week promotional push on a new range of Thai exotics under the banner Healthy & Tasty from Thailand last week.

  • BIFGA members toured Pippins Farm in Kent
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    HDC levy opposition mounts

    2009-06-11T08:01:01Z

    The UK fruit industry has attacked the government’s handling of the Horticulture Development Company (HDC) levy amid complaints of inequality and procrastination.

  • Article

    Product designers receive backing

    2009-06-10T14:01:01Z

    A consortium of product and packaging experts have been supported by funding from Yorkshire Forward to aid product design.

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    Scottish info hub launched

    2009-06-10T13:24:32Z

    Industry organisation Scotland Food & Drink has enhanced its online information hub to create a wealth of information about the organisation, its priorities and its members’ benefits package.

  • Brobot to trade as Londis
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    Brobot to trade as Londis

    2009-06-09T16:01:01Z

    Forecourt retailer Brobot Petroleum has confirmed Londis as its long-term retail partner, following a successful trial.