All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 187

  • (l-r) Phil Hough of Associated Growers, Keith Gilson of Houlton Contractors, Simon Dixon of ispace and Mike Nellist of Nellist & Co on the site of the new Fruit Market to be known as Priory Market
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    Hull market seals the deal

    2009-02-23T08:01:01Z

    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.

  • Her Royal Highness at the Dorchester
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    Royal reward for Cook For Life

    2009-02-21T15:01:01Z

    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.

  • Jane Kennedy announced the new group at the NFU conference
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    UK energy target in agriculture's hands

    2009-02-21T13:01:01Z

    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.

  • Benn puts focus on youth development
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    Benn gets down with the kids

    2009-02-21T09:01:01Z

    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.

  • Dr Harsha Singh told farmers agriculture was very much part of the WTO's thinking
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    WTO urges bio-energy focus

    2009-02-20T11:01:01Z

    The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has encouraged agriculture to grow through the recession and harness bio-energy options as it takes economic stimulus measures.

  • Kendall believes now is the time to implement the ombudsman
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    Retailers feel NFU rage

    2009-02-20T08:01:02Z

    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.

  • Hong Kong will host the continent's largest trade event
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    Focus switches to Asia Fruit Logistica

    2009-02-19T17:01:02Z

    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

    2009-02-19T15:01:01Z

    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

    2009-02-19T13:01:02Z

    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

    2009-02-19T10:01:01Z

    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.

  • Asda announces sales boost
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    Asda announces sales boost

    2009-02-18T11:01:01Z

    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.

  • Sainsbury's comes out top on a basket of staple foods
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    Sainsbury's beats Asda in basket battle

    2009-02-18T09:01:02Z

    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

    2009-02-17T10:53:25Z

    Supermarkets are driving up tax bills by using excessive packaging and undermining consumers' efforts to recycle, according to local government.

  • Redpack flow wrapping machinery goes to work in a field
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    Packaging specialists see sales boost

    2009-02-16T16:01:01Z

    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.

  • The historic Marheineke Markthalle was transformed
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    German wholesale trade meet

    2009-02-15T15:01:01Z

    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.

  • Mbithi (left) hopes to represent small holders fairly
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    GlobalGAP undertakes African adventure

    2009-02-15T08:01:01Z

    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

    2009-02-14T13:01:02Z

    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.

  • Maria Clarke: delighted
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    Fruit charity show gets new secretary

    2009-02-14T10:01:01Z

    The Marden Fruit Show Society has appointed Maria Clarke to the post of Show Secretary for the National Fruit Show.

  • Cheggers was a hit at B' My Chip
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    Chip ahoy for Cheggers

    2009-02-13T11:01:01Z

    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.

  • Tesco hopes the romantic green friend will spark lovers nationwide on Valentine's Day
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    Tesco sparks asparagus romance

    2009-02-13T10:01:01Z

    English-grown asparagus is being rolled out across the UK two months ahead of time to put love in the air before Valentine’s Day.