All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 42
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Increased vehicle loads mooted
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the publication of a consultation by the department for transport considering the opportunity for increasing the length of semi-trailers by up to 2.05 metres.
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ArticleGovernment pushed on sustainability
The Sustainable Development Commission (SDC) is calling on government to drive forward a sustainable development policy, as set out in DEFRA’s Food 2030 report.
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ArticleSainsbury's connects four with apple pack
New apple packaging format has been introduced to convenience stores across the UK
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ArticleNew managing director in at Compass
Compass Group UK & Ireland has appointed Fiacra Nagle as the new managing director for Compass Group Ireland.
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ArticleSainsbury’s connects four with apple pack
Sainsbury’s has launched a new apple range targeted at the convenience market.
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ArticlePlant Impact strengthens board
Professor Ian Burns is joining Plant Impact’s scientific advisory Board.
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ArticleColourful spuds get royal wedding fever
Seed potatoes have joined the cluster of tea towels, mugs, plates and t-shirts that have been released to commemorate the royal wedding.
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ArticleCo-operative makes British fresh pledge
The Co-operative has suffered a fall in like-for-like food sales amid “extremely fierce” competition but made a pledge to increase its home grown fresh offer.
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ArticleTurkish exporter sets large UK sales target
Turkish exporter Mango is aiming to take annual UK sales to €10 million after it opened a UK base last week.
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ArticleUniveg in UK cherry agreement
The future commercial success of the UK cherry production industry in the UK has been given a boost after a three-way agreement that will see the continuation of a breeding programme at East Malling Research (EMR).
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ArticleAlara extends fruit range
The production and nursery business of Turkish heavyweight Alara is to start exporting a number of new fruit lines this year, with the UK set to be a key destination.
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ArticleProduce World positive despite profit fall
CEO William Burgess said that results were unsurprising given restructuring costs and impact of freezing weather conditions
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ArticleEgyptian grape fall forecast
Egyptian grape volumes are expected to slip by 20-25 per cent, as growers prepare for the season to start in mid-May.
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International apple growers group formed
Apple producers from Spain, Italy and France have created a new tri-national group that will meet to discuss issues affecting exporters in the sector later this month.
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Tesco distribution overhaul to exclude produce
Tesco has quashed rumours it is to overhaul its fresh produce distribution as it makes changes to its network.
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ArticleProduce World positive despite profit fall
Produce World has said it is well placed to grow over the next few years despite a drop in sales and profits reported in its annual accounts this week.
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ArticleEcuadorean president makes banana threat
Ecuadorean president Rafael Correa is threatening to nationalise banana exports and imprison those exporters that do not respect the official banana price.
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UK trade struggles as inflation bites
A quarter of UK fresh produce businesses are making a loss with the cost of inflation in a market driven by price pressure proving extremely difficult, according to market analyst Plimsoll.
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ArticleSainsbury’s caught on caulis
Sainsbury’s claims over its British cauliflowers have been called into question following a spot check investigation.
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ArticleAF Blakemore acquires Capper & Co
AF Blakemore & Son Ltd has acquired the business of fellow Spar wholesaler Capper & Co Ltd, and will begin the process of merging the two organisations’ Spar wholesale and retail operations.