All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 183

  • The newly re-designed washer
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    Key re-works produce wash

    2009-03-14T16:01:01Z

    Sanitary specialist Key Technology has introduced the re-designed Basket Wash for fresh-cut produce.

  • Bees are under threat from a number of diseases and numbers have been dwindling
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    DEFRA announces bee health plan

    2009-03-14T09:01:02Z

    DEFRA and the Welsh Assembly Government have unveiled Healthy Bees, a multi-million pound plan to protect and improve the health of honeybees in England and Wales.

  • Exosex CM in action
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    Exosect lands funding boost

    2009-03-13T17:01:02Z

    Pest management specialist Exosect has attracted further funding from its investors Oxford Capital Partners, WHEB Ventures and the Entrepreneurs Fund.

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    Innovation event hits the Midlands

    2009-03-12T17:01:01Z

    Innovation specialists in the Midlands will host an event, Bucking the Trend in the Food Industry, to examine ways to move forward in the current climate as part of the Food & Drink iNet scheme.

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    Anglia holds technology briefing

    2009-03-12T15:01:01Z

    IT specialist Anglia Business Solutions is inviting delegates to its Cambridge base to gain an overview of its groundbreaking system.

  • Waitrose asks 1,000 suppliers for cut
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    Waitrose asks 1,000 suppliers for cut

    2009-03-12T13:53:58Z

    Waitrose has asked suppliers to reduce their prices as the supermarket looks to cut costs significantly.

  • John Dye said demand for pallets had fallen dramatically
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    Timber industry calls for unity

    2009-03-12T13:01:01Z

    The Timber Packaging and Pallet Federation (TIMCON) has said businesses in the timber and timber packaging industry must speak with a common voice to tackle the challenges currently facing the sector.

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    Nitrate Directive brings bureaucracy fears

    2009-03-12T11:01:02Z

    Horticulture may have to navigate more ‘red tape’ in dealing with new laws despite a derogation on the Nitrates Directive for Nitrate Vulnerable Zones in the UK, according to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU).

  • Branston is improving its energy efficiency by using waste potatoes
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    Growers receive pesticide boost

    2009-03-12T10:01:01Z

    Potato growers have been urged to embrace integrated pest and farm management, as the industry prepares for revision of the controversial EU directive 91/414.

  • Waitrose has found the economic conditions particularly difficult with its premium lines
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    Waitrose records lacklustre sales

    2009-03-12T09:54:15Z

    Waitrose may be the ‘nation’s favourite supermarket’, but this does not appear to be impacting on sales, as it reported a six per cent fall in annual profits.

  • Morrisons announce expansion as sales soar
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    Morrisons announce expansion as sales soar

    2009-03-12T09:29:46Z

    Morrisons confirmed its position as the current recession winner, posting a soaring seven per cent profit increase today.

  • Potato Europe attracts market leaders
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    Potato Europe attracts market leaders

    2009-03-11T17:01:02Z

    One of the year’s largest potato events will focus on the former Russian states, Africa and the rising market in China as Potato Europe takes place in September.

  • EPAL tops logistics research
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    EPAL tops logistics research

    2009-03-11T15:01:01Z

    The European Pallet Association (EPAL) has announced the result of extensive competitor research conducted by International Logistics Consultancy Hermes SA revealing EPAL solutions are cheaper than exports or private business.

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    Scottish wholesalers increase operations

    2009-03-11T13:01:02Z

    C J Lang and Son Ltd, Scotland’s largest independent food and drink retailer and wholesaler, has completed the £6.3 million extension of its Distribution Centre in Dundee.

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    IGD backs small producers

    2009-03-11T10:01:01Z

    International food and grocery expert IGD is running courses throughout the country and providing farmers and small food producers with bespoke consumer data in a bid to help boost their profits.

  • The FPC believes eating fresh fruit and vegetables in schools is the key to changing mindsets
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    Which? report angers industry

    2009-03-11T08:01:01Z

    A report suggesting that price is becoming the biggest barrier in preventing a healthy, balanced diet as wallets rule over waistlines has inflamed trade associations this week.

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    Small business courses encouraged

    2009-03-10T17:01:01Z

    The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and Foundation Degree Forward (FDF) have joined forces to offer more support to smaller businesses facing skills gap issues.

  • Fyffes' finances exceed expectations
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    Fyffes' finances exceed expectations

    2009-03-10T11:53:06Z

    Fyffes beat even its own expectations in delivering profits ahead of its own targets and market expectations in 2008, with a €21.3 million (£19.6m) boost.

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    Food sales slow in retail drop-off

    2009-03-10T10:29:28Z

    Growth in food sales slowed as inflation added to a drop-off in retail sales after the January clearance boost faded, according to results released by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) today.

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    Chiquita strengthens finance arm

    2009-03-10T10:01:01Z

    Chiquita Brands International will expand its board of directors to include Kerrii B Anderson, to strengthen the financial sector of the business.