All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 177
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Confidence in rural economy high
Confidence in the rural economy is dramatically higher - and increasingly so - than confidence in the general economy, according to the second quarterly results of the Country Land and Business Association (CLA)’s Rural Economy Index (REI).
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ArticleRiverford wins Soil Association award
Organic vegetable supplier Riverford has scooped the Best Organic Retail Award at the Soil Association Organic Awards.
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Waitrose gets on its bike
Waitrose is taking grocery back to its roots and mounting its bicycle to deliver shopping to its customers in an environment-friendly manner.
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ArticleWater research finds strawbs breakthrough
Current rates of water use in the UK strawberry industry are already unsustainable and water supplies in the future will be even more limited, according to leading experts.
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Borneo barrier for mites
A new acaricide based on the active ingredient etoxazole, Borneo will be available for use this year in protected tomatoes and aubergines.
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Spar records strong 2008 in the North
The last 12 months have seen an additional 55 stores join Spar within the Northern Guild, serviced by James Hall & Co, following a buoyant year for sales and recruitment.
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ArticleTesco tackles herb project
A successful primary school project developed by Scottish herb grower and supplier Scotherbs has received backing from Tesco.
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Dutch eco-labelling event unveiled
The first-ever conference dedicated to eco-labelling and sustainability has been announced by Organic Monitor.
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Green almonds show promise
Exporter Agrexco has reported a promising green almond season as the Israeli company looks for a strong performance from the short supply window.
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GlobalGAP reshuffles its pack
GlobalGAP has announced the election of Jorge Hernandez to its board.
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UK robotics strengthens
The British Automation & Robotics Association (BARA) and the Processing and Packaging Machinery Association (PMMA) have amalgamated in a move aimed at strengthening the UK supplier base, as robotics and automation systems continue to grow in importance.
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ArticleEthiopia searches for flower markets
The Ethiopian flower export market is set to earn $280 million (£196m) in 2009, despite the country’s current desperate search for new business.
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ArticleEaster packaging at end of Rainbow
Dutch producer Rainbow Growers has launched a new range of vegetables flow-packed in Easter packaging.
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ArticleAsda local sales soar
Asda has revealed a boost in its sales of local fruit and vegetables across the UK.
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Fresh Tech in Aussie link-up
Leading packaging supplier, Fresh Technologies Developments Ltd, has announced that it has reached an exclusive agreement with Australian technology company Bantec Marketing Services.
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NFT achieves double licence
Food logistics specialist NFT has been awarded two internationally recognised certifications at its St Albans depot for its commitment to both environmental and health and safety best practice.
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Growers 'frightened' of climate levy
Growers are being urged to take advantage of huge savings, potentially totalling £1.9 million in the horticulture industry, through the Climate Change Levy (CCL) agreement.
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Morrisons offers Easter deal
Morrisons has slashed some of its prices to offer customers an Easter lunch to remember.
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ArticleAconbury peas strike gold
A newly developed pea shoot designed for the Arabian market has rapidly caught UK consumers’ eyes and scooped a leading innovation award.
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UK attains pallet standard
Some 19 companies in the UK and Ireland have met the toughest quality control standards in the worldwide pallet industry.