All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 180
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Tesco banks on finance arm
Despite the slow in Tesco’s aggressive growth, the retailer has announced plans to open 30 bank branches in an attempt to cash in on consumer disillusionment with traditional banks.
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EU retail-supply code agreed
Pricing and supply agreements have moved to the top of the EU agenda after a long-term lobbying campaign by the National Farmers' Union (NFU).
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ArticleSharp Interpack seals strawbs
Packaging specialist Sharp Interpack has created a new soft-fruit punnet it describes as an “industry breakthrough”.
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ArticleSales slump eases for M&S
Marks & Spencer has announced a sales slowdown to 4.2 per cent for the fourth consecutive quarter, as the retailer reported better-than-expected results today.
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ArticleMulti-million centre for Holbeach
Sir Stuart Rose, executive chairman of Marks & Spencer, has officially opened the National Centre for Food Manufacturing at the University of Lincoln’s Holbeach campus.
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FARMA elects new chairman
The National Farmers’ Retail & Markets Association (FARMA) has elected a new chairman - Stuart Beare, owner of Tulleys Farm in West Sussex.
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Landfill prices soar at recycling's expense
Amid reports that thousands of tonnes of recyclable rubbish is being stock-piled in warehouses around the country, food producers are being urged to maintain their 'green agendas'.
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Supermarkets back Scottish produce
Supermarkets assured ministers last week that they will continue to give full support to Scottish food producers and processors during the tough economic climate.
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Rose launched for Chelsea
A London hotel has created its very own breed of rose, which will be launched at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show and will be planted as the centrepiece of a new floral display in Hyde Park.
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ArticleUK uni rewarded for aubergine work
The UK has been recognised for its work helping Bangladeshi aubergine farmers with an award.
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Government enviro-labelling crackdown
The government may enforce tougher labelling standards to counteract companies accused of exaggerating their products' environmental benefits, following a Commons committee recommendation.
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Marketing standards: workshops held
DEFRA and the Rural Payments Agency are holding workshops as part of the consultation on the reworked European Commission (EC) Marketing Standards in fresh produce as the labelling debate heightens.
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Total Control Systems in administration
Hartlebury-based software provider Total Control Systems (UK), which specialises in supply chain management, has gone into administration.
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National Trust against food 'anonymity'
The groundswell of interest in renewing the country’s food culture is central to the recovery of our environment and our communities, according to the National Trust in a new report.
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ArticleApple russets tackled head-on
UK apple growers may benefit from a new product set to improve fruit finish and reduce the risk of fruit russeting.
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ArticleFPC challenges government over schools
The UK government should provide more fresh fruit and vegetables to schoolchildren via the European School Fruit Scheme, according to the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC).
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Sales expansion for Naturipe
US berry specialist Naturipe Farms has announced an expanded role for Robert Verloop as the new senior vice-president of sales & marketing.
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US organics show strength as veg hit
Vegetable volumes in the US are falling as produce sales have dropped, but organics are faring better, as reflected by the United Fresh Research & Education Foundation’s quarterly report.
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Retail buyers in contract talks
The Yorkshire and Humberside Regional Food Group (RFG) is set to host its annual Meet the Buyer event, matching up local producers with buyers in prospective contracts totalling £6.8 million.
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ArticleCareer insights for horticulture students
The School of Horticulture at Writtle College hosted an industry morning recently to offer students an expert insight into the varied job roles available within the horticulture industry.