All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 176

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    Chiquita shuffles its pack

    2009-04-18T16:01:01Z

    Chiquita Brands International has announced that the company's board of directors has appointed Lori Ritchey as its vice-president, controller and chief accounting officer as of this month.

  • South Africa's organic grape production is enjoying success
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    Organic grapes on the rise

    2009-04-18T14:01:02Z

    Leading grape exporter Capespan has revealed that its diminutive organic grape production is increasing in size and demand.

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    Fears over fruit and veg allergies

    2009-04-18T11:01:01Z

    The number of people struck by allergies to fruit and vegetables has rocketed rapidly, according to a specialist.

  • Spanish stonefruit crops thrive
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    Spanish stonefruit crops thrive

    2009-04-18T09:01:02Z

    The Spanish stonefruit industry is optimistic ahead of a promising season as cool weather conditions benefited crops across Murcia.

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    Disease-free grape discovered

    2009-04-17T16:01:01Z

    Researchers in the US have introduced a new disease-free, high-yield table grape that ripens early.

  • Fairtrade enjoys global boom
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    Fairtrade enjoys global boom

    2009-04-17T10:01:02Z

    A global consumer survey on Fairtrade shows that shoppers increasingly expect companies to be more accountable and fair in dealing with producers in developing countries.

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    Anglia acquires SCS

    2009-04-17T09:01:01Z

    Cambridge-based Anglia Business Solutions Ltd has acquired Norwich-based Supply Chain Systems Ltd (SCS) from its US parent AgriWise Inc.

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    ACS backs town centre regeneration

    2009-04-16T16:01:01Z

    The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is backing the government's commitment to build thriving town centres.

  • Students from Brownhills Community College celebrate their win with Spar distribution business supporters
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    Spar awards youth ideas

    2009-04-16T14:01:01Z

    Sixth Form students from seven Walsall schools came together to compete for the title of Spar Social Entrepreneur at the Bescot Stadium.

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    Yorkshire guide deadline nears

    2009-04-16T13:01:02Z

    The Regional Food Group for Yorkshire and Humber is compiling its deliciouslyorkshire Guide to Food and Drink in the Yorkshire and Humber region.

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    Syngenta sales strong

    2009-04-16T12:09:59Z

    Swiss agrochemical giant Syngenta blamed a four per cent fall in sales in the first quarter on the strong dollar, but showed signs of growth.

  • POM ad slammed as "misleading"
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    POM ad slammed as "misleading"

    2009-04-16T11:01:02Z

    The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled that an advertisement for a pomegranate drink which claimed consumers could “cheat death” must be withdrawn.

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    Farmers given credit lifeline

    2009-04-15T15:01:01Z

    Farmers have been given a credit lifeline after the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) successfully lobbied for the sector to be included in the Enterprise Finance Guarantee Scheme.

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    ASF in Scottish awards shortlist

    2009-04-15T10:01:01Z

    Angus Soft Fruits (ASF) is among the shortlisted nominees for this year's Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards.

  • Sun World unveils new logo
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    Sun World unveils new logo

    2009-04-15T09:01:01Z

    Sun World International LLC is refreshing its image with a new logo design set to hit its products worldwide.

  • Dale Fiddy becomes sales and marketing director
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    NFT strengthens marketing team

    2009-04-14T17:01:01Z

    NFT, one of the UK’s leading providers of time critical logistics solutions within the food retail and manufacturing sectors, has appointed Dale Fiddy as its sales and marketing director.

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    Africa 100 appeals gets backing

    2009-04-14T16:01:01Z

    Funds continue to roll in for the Africa 100 appeal, which has received a welcome boost from international food group VION.

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    South West trade show numbers up

    2009-04-14T13:01:01Z

    Despite challenging trading conditions, consumer demand for quality British food and drink is driving trade sales and creating positive conditions and significant business for food producers.

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    UK exports continue boom

    2009-04-14T11:01:01Z

    UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) helped a record 20,700 businesses to generate £3.6 billion in additional profit through exporting last quarter.

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    Food future mapped out

    2009-04-13T17:01:01Z

    A new toolkit to help food companies make the best of future global challenges has been launched by the Food Ethics Council.