All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 3
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Sharpak makes major investment
Packaging specialist Sharpak has unveiled a new range of products following a major investment programme.
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ArticleSteve Rudge departs Tesco
Tesco category manager Steve Rudge has left the UK’s largest supermarket after 25 years with the business.
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ArticleMiss Blush potato launched
Norfolk’s Preva Produce is introducing a flush of colour into the potato market with a new spud named Miss Blush.
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Paan leaves pose risk of Salmonella, FSA warns
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned British consumers could be at risk of Salmonella food poisoning from paan leaves, also known as betel leaves.
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ArticleWaitrose to launch loyalty card
Waitrose is launching its first ever loyalty card with tailored offers designed to give its customers the rewards they want, including discounts on fuel.
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ArticleAgriArgo UK man lands FPJ sub
AgriArgo UK area sales manager Steve Cann (pictured) had the luck of the draw last week after winning a free year’s subscription to FPJ.
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NFU asks buyers to sleigh Christmas price cuts
Growers are hoping buyers will focus on securing volume and relaxing pressures on price over the Christmas period, the National Farmers Union (NFU) has said.
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ArticleBecks joins Sainsbury's as face of kids campaign
David Beckham is teaming up with Sainsbury's as an ambassador to inspire children to lead healthier and more active lifestyles.
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ArticleE-auctions ‘undermine retailers’ sourcing stance’
The increasing number of online auctions for supermarket contracts “compromises” the retailers’ desire to get closer to the grower, suppliers have claimed.
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FPJ makes market prices change
FPJ’s wholesale market price service is evolving to meet the changing needs of the fresh produce industry.
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ArticleCall for action on farming task force promises
The National Farmers Union has said it is ‘encouraged’ by the Government’s interim response to the Farming Regulation Task Force but action must be taken quickly if the initiative is to retain credibility.
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Hadlow launches fresh produce apprenticeships
Two grower sponsors have pledged support to Hadlow College’s new three year apprenticeship programme, which was launched at the National Fruit Show in Kent, last week.
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ArticleUK self-sufficiency slips
Self-sufficiency in the UK has fallen from 75 per cent to 60 per cent for all food, and from 87 per cent to 74 per cent for indigenous foods since the early 1990s.
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ArticleSpar wholesaler appoints fresh food executive
Spar wholesaler and distributor for Scotland, CJ Lang & Son, has created a new role of fresh food sales executive to help the convenience store rival the competition in the fresh food sector.
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ArticleTwo names in the frame for NCGM redevelopment
Covent Garden Market Authority (CGMA) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this week with the announcement of two major milestones - the submission of the planning application for the market’s regeneration and final tenders announced for its private development partners.
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ArticleFresh Del Monte sees Q3 profit slide
Fresh Del Monte has seen net income dip for the third quarter of the year, the result of an absence of foreign exchange gains and despite slight growth in net sales.
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ArticleNew Covent Garden awarded for local drive
London’s New Covent Garden market has won bronze in this year’s World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) awards for a project encouraging traders to sell more local produce.
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ArticleResearch breakthrough takes a step towards flood resistance
Scientists have made a breakthrough in the production of flood-tolerant crops.
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ArticleRPA criticism rife despite producer organisation cash
The Rural Payments Agency is still under fire despite unlocking funds for a number of producer organisations (POs) this week.Several approved POs have received funding from the body but 17 remain suspended for non-compliance.
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ArticleSainsbury's finds new apple sales formula
Sainsbury's has made a play for some valuable Halloween PR points by enlisting the help of a leading mathematician to identify the best apple variety when it comes to the ancient art of apple bobbing.