All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 81
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ArticleIrish producers reject Asda approach
Irish producers have reacted angrily to suggestions that the republic’s planning guidelines be changed to facilitate the entry of another overseas multiple.
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ArticleCarrot growers host demonstration
British Carrot Growers’ Association (BCGA) is to host a variety demonstration and trade exhibition next month.
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Clarity sought over rail link ramifications
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) will seek clarification on how agricultural units are defined as part of a compensation package for farmers affected by a proposed new rail link.
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Consultation opens on Welsh food strategy
The Welsh Assembly government is currently seeking people’s views on the draft food strategy for Wales, Food from Wales 2010-2020.
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ArticleThe Greenery targets new markets
The Greenery is targeting the vegetable and soft-fruit markets as it plans to expand the range of club varieties it sells.
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FSA studies consumer attitudes
The Food Standard's Agency (FSA) is carrying out a project to better understand consumers' behaviour towards food issues.
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BRC reviews auditing system
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has reviewed the audit time calculator as well as ways in which audits of head offices are handled where some requirements of the BRC standards are managed centrally.
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Consultation opens on Welsh food strategy
The Welsh Assembly government is currently seeking people’s views on the draft food strategy for Wales, Food from Wales 2010-2020.
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ArticleAsda plans British produce push
Asda has plans to significantly increase its level of British sourcing and end years of undertrading in domestic fruit.
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ArticlePMA beefs up PR team
Megan Miller has joined the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) as a PR officer, bringing her background in agriculture, media relations and industry outreach to the association’s PR team.
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ArticleAsia Fruit Logistica tops 300 exhibitors
More than 300 exhibitors have signed up to take part in this year’s Asia Fruit Logistica.
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Fury over business parking tax
A small business support group has reacted angrily to reports that a controversial tax on private parking spaces is set to be extended.
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ArticleConsumers skeptical over supermarket prices
Many British shoppers do not believe supermarkets are paying their suppliers a fair price for fresh produce, a new survey reveals.
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ArticleZespri grower returns to increase
Zespri is forecasting higher per-tray returns for kiwifruit growers on the back of supply pressures.
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ArticleNotley finds her Little Big Voice
Fresh produce industry PR, market research and brand development firm the Little Big Voice has added a new voice to its choir with the appointment of Lucinda Notley to its marketing and PR team.
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Growers gain public popularity
Public perception of farmers and growers has increased with the importance of food security and quality produce were among the reasons cited by British people for why they think primary production.
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ArticleFresca acquires northern hub
Fresca Group Ltd has confirmed the acquisition of Liverpool Produce Terminal Ltd (LPT).
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ArticleUK apricots hit Le Gavroche
Renowned London restaurant Le Gavroche is set to use UK-grown apricots, of which the first commercially available of the year crop is in full swing
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ArticleWaitrose salad harbours flower power
Waitrose has launched a new flowery salad with “floral flavours” reportedly experiencing a boom at the upmarket retailer.
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ArticlePrime minister called in over school fruit
The industry is demanding answers from prime minister David Cameron over the future of the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme remains unclear.