All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 52
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ArticleNFU outrage over Unite calls
The NFU has expressed its disbelief after the union Unite submitted a pay claim to DEFRA calling for a substantial counter-inflationary pay rise and a public holiday to commemorate Workers’ Memorial Day.
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Article‘Foot long’ burger chain plans UK debut
A US burger chain is promising to put locally sourced fresh produce at the heart of its offer when it opens in the UK.
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Leeds retailer given HMI fine
A Leeds fresh produce retailer has been ordered to pay £7,100 after displaying and offering to sell sub-standard goods.
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Eismann UK enters administration
The Birmingham office of RSM Tenon has been appointed administrators to frozen food delivery business Eismann UK Ltd and its associate company Country Home Foods Limited.
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ArticlePO scheme lambasted as row faces EU court
The row over payments for UK Producer Organisations (POs) could reach the European Court of Justice, with ongoing attempts to reach a resolution branded as “hopeless” by producers.
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ArticleMEPs approve banana deal
The European Parliament has this week, as expected, voted in favour of an international trade agreement between the EU, the US and Latin American countries, which is designed to end a 16-year long dispute over banana import tariffs.
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Rijk Zwaan gears up for Sensational Berlin
Dutch group Rijk Zwaan will present a number of different product lines at this year's Fruit Logistica in Berlin, designed to allow the vegetable breeder to optimally tap into different consumer trends and market segments.
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ArticlePesticide research looks to plug gap
Marks & Spencer and Asda are among those collaborating in the face of adversity as the fresh produce industry hunts for crop protection solutions.
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Jupiter Marketing business splits
A Shropshire supplier has split from its Kent office with a rebranded company emanating from the deal.
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Optimism rife in grocery sector
Confidence is rife in the grocery trade despite rising costs and tough competition.
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ArticleUK strawberry supplies take a hit
The turmoil in Egypt and the late start to the Spanish season have left the UK short on strawberry volumes
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ArticleMorrisons retail director to retire
One of Morrisons’ longest-serving directors is to step down next year after 25 years with the company.
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ArticleFrench apples face UK challenge
Increasing competition and unfavourable currency fluctuations have made life tough for French apple exporters to the UK
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ArticlePaul Genecco dies, aged 46
North American exporter Ontario International has expressed great sadness this week at the passing of company founder and president Paul Genecco, who died on 26 January aged 46 following a long battle with brain cancer.
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ArticleASA rules against Asda over ads
The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has ruled that Asda adverts promoting price competition against other supermarkets must be changed.
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ArticleCompanies reject vital funding over IP issue
The compulsory levy which governs the Horticultural Development Company (HDC) may be holding back vital innovation in fresh produce.
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Natures Way Foods lands green award
Leading UK salad and fruit manufacturer Natures Way Foods (NWF) has gained recognition for its green credentials at the 2010 Sussex Business Awards, claiming the top environmental award for Most Sustainable Business.
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ArticlePink Lady sales increase
Apple marketer Pink Lady Europe has announced encouraging results for the second half of the season, with volumes sold up 10 per cent from last year after 11 weeks of sales and up 39 per cent from two years ago.
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ArticleFrench exporters face apple challenge
The French apple industry faces a considerable challenge to increase sales in the UK.
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Potato Council heads for Berlin
The Potato Council will be at Fruit Logistica promoting the benefits to growers of cultivating seed potatoes from the GB Safe Haven Certification Scheme.