All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 187
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Sustainability standards set
Food and drink manufacturers are being invited to join a second consultation to have their say on a new set of standards defining sustainable practices in the industry.
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ArticleHull market seals the deal
Hull’s wholesalers will move to their new state-of-the-art £3.5 million fruit market later than planned as the building contract has been announced.
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ArticleRoyal reward for Cook For Life
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall had tea in The Dorchester Hotel with the winning pupils of British Food Fortnight's school competition: the 'Cook for Life' Challenge.
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ArticleUK energy target in agriculture's hands
Millions of tonnes of agricultural residues and silage could be used to power the national grid after the establishment of a biogas task group was announced by DEFRA minister Jane Kennedy during the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) annual conference in Birmingham.
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ArticleBenn gets down with the kids
DEFRA Secretary of state Hilary Benn looked to young people to re-energise careers in farming and help sustain the future of the industry, as he launched a new round table group to discuss the subject.
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ArticleWTO urges bio-energy focus
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has encouraged agriculture to grow through the recession and harness bio-energy options as it takes economic stimulus measures.
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ArticleRetailers feel NFU rage
The debate over an industry ombudsman to monitor retailer-supplier relationships continued to rage this week, as National Farmers’ Union (NFU) president Peter Kendall launched a scathing attack on Tesco ceo Sir Terry Leahy’s suggestion that the move may lead to an increase in food prices.
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ArticleFocus switches to Asia Fruit Logistica
Hot on the heels of its European counterpart, interest is intensifying in exhibiting at this year’s Asia Fruit Logistica ahead of the deadline for stand applications this month.
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New chair for EU produce committee
The European Union Advisory Committee on Fruit and Vegetables has a new chairman in the shape of former Freshfel president Giuseppe Calcagni.
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Government studies set-aside options
Farmers will be asked to come up with innovative ways of preserving the environmental benefits of set-aside, DEFRA secretary of state Hilary Benn has announced.
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Faritrade reports record sales
The Fairtrade Foundation has announced a huge sales boost in 2008, battling back against accusations that customers would be trading away from ethically sourced products in search of low prices.
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ArticleAsda announces sales boost
Asda answered claims that Sainsbury’s has become cheaper on essential goods in the best possible manner, with an increase in sales and a boost in its market share to record highs.
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ArticleSainsbury's beats Asda in basket battle
Sainsbury’s has shaved the margins so tightly during the recession that it is now cheaper than traditional low-value supermarket Asda for staple goods, according to MySupermarket.com.
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'Unnecessary' packaging drives up tax
Supermarkets are driving up tax bills by using excessive packaging and undermining consumers' efforts to recycle, according to local government.
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ArticlePackaging specialists see sales boost
Redpack Packaging Machinery powered into the new year on the back of a bumper festive season, winning new contracts worth £250,000 in the days leading up to Christmas.
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ArticleGerman wholesale trade meet
The association of German Wholesale Markets (GFI) took over Berlin’s impressive Marheineke Markthalle to host more than 400 representatives from the fresh produce industry last week.
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ArticleGlobalGAP undertakes African adventure
GlobalGAP has stepped up its push for food safety and supply chain communication worldwide with two new partnerships.
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South west foodies meet
Top food and drink experts from across the south west will deliver insight and knowledge at the Taste of the West Trade Show 2009, the region’s leading food and drink business exhibition.
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ArticleFruit charity show gets new secretary
The Marden Fruit Show Society has appointed Maria Clarke to the post of Show Secretary for the National Fruit Show.
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ArticleChip ahoy for Cheggers
National Chip Week was an unbridled success, as the potato party toured the UK with cheeky chip ambassador Keith ‘Cheggers’ Chegwin at its head this week.