All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 46
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ArticleManufacturers eye up e-stores
More than a quarter of food and grocery manufacturers said they would consider building their own e-stores in the future in a bid to engage directly with shoppers online.
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ArticleGreenvale AP triples profit
Potato supplier Greenvale AP has increased its profits threefold despite turnover falling in a “highly competitive market”.
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Dutch peppers set for fall
A seasonal survey conducted by vegetable seed companies in the Netherlands has indicated that the country's total pepper production is set to be around 40ha lower on aggregate in 2011.
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ArticleAdjudicator details still on ice as draft bill nears
DEFRA secretary Caroline Spelman and business secretary Vince Cable have still not met to discuss the details of the groceries adjudicator, despite a draft bill being imminent.
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Tarragon troubles as supplies run short
Tarragon supplies are running short due to weather problems in Israel. New Covent Garden Market wholesaler Desiree has been struggling to procure the specialist herb either directly or through its supplier VHB.
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Azurance lands Kurdistan contract
UK management consultancy Azurance has been awarded an important contract to work with producers in Kurdistan.
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ArticleLincolnshire on show at IFE
QV Foods/Fresh Approach is to exhibit at IFE 2011 as part of a drive to promote Lincolnshire.
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ArticleRe:fresh 2011 gathers Paice
DEFRA food and farming minister Jim Paice has been confirmed as a speaker at this year’s Re:fresh conference on May 19.
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Chilean firm Aconex “in difficulties”
Exportadora Aconex could become the fourth Chilean fresh fruit exporter to go out of business in the last 12 months together with Catania, Trinidad Exports and EcoAustral.
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ArticleAHDB gets green light for Stoneleigh
The green light has finally been given by the Cabinet Office for the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) to set up its permanent home at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire.
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Morrisons acquires US fresh stake
UK retailer looks ahead to the potential launch of an online service by investing €37m in Fresh Direct
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ArticleMorrisons acquires US fresh stake
Morrisons has acquired a stake in a US grocery business in a deal which will see ceo Dalton Philips join the company's board.
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ArticlePesticide sector issues warning to government
The UK pesticide sector have urged the government to maintain current controls on the use and distribution of pesticides as the EU Sustainable Use Directive is implemented into UK law.
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ArticleJobs on the line at Exotic Farm Produce
Exotic Farm Produce’s site (EFP) in Kirton, Lincolnshire is entering a 90-day consultation period with staff to propose its closure, which puts the 116 employees at the site at risk of redundancy.
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Compass makes senior appointment
Compass Group UK & Ireland has announced appointed Andy Harris as managing director of Restaurant Associates, from spring 2011.
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'Local food' claims under fire
Deliciouslyorkshire is supporting the government’s call to ensure all local food claims are genuine, following a report that almost a fifth of foods labelled "local" in England and Wales are making the claim falsely.
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Potatoes under watery spotlight
A research team is being backed by The Food and Drink iNet is to turn the spotlight on the potato supply chain's water usage from growing to processing.
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ArticleFruitways signs up Maritime
Maritime Cargo Services (MCS) has been appointed as the nominated agent for UK customs clearance and forwarding by South African exporter Fruitways.
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ArticleNCGM decision draws closer
The working transition of New Covent Garden Market businesses will provide the crux of the market authority’s decision to shape its future.
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ArticleFyffes ahead of expectations
Profits climb 0.2 per cent for the full-year period of 2010 to hit €21.3m