All articles by Anna Sbuttoni – Page 20
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EU to change rules on misshapen produce
Rigid rules for the uniformity of fruit and vegetables could be simplified by the European Commission, in a move to cut food waste and widen consumer choice.
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ArticleAikens set to be face of British berries
Seasonal Berries has announced chef Tom Aikens is to be the face of the British berry season this year.
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ArticleSainsbury's top salary revealed
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King made £6.1 million in salary, bonus and shares last year, it was revealed last week.
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Hospital food under fire
Doctors and medical staff need more education on nutrition if they are to effectively readdress priorities in hospitals, it emerged last week.
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ArticleWrittle introduces part-time postharvest course
A postgraduate course at Writtle College has been revised to attract more part-time students, following requests from the trade.
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ArticleBritish Food Fortnight to promote 5 A DAY
The Department of Health has teamed up with British Food Fortnight to promote the importance of its 5 A DAY Just Eat More (fruit & veg) message to school children and their parents.
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ArticleTesco to the rescue in Jersey
A major initiative to rescue the remaining supplies of Jersey Royal potatoes has been launched by Tesco in partnership with Jersey growers, in the aftermath of the worst rainfall in living memory.
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ArticleGLA mounts Operation Ajax
The Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) stepped up its hunt for illegal operators yesterday with the launch of an 18-month programme of targeted enforcement and unannounced raids.
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Guilty gangmaster sentenced
The first gangmaster to be convicted under the Gangmasters Licensing Act at the Sheriff Court of Tayside, Central and Fife was sentenced last week.
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Morrisons set to update on progress
Morrisons will this week release an update on its progress at its annual general meeting, as it begins a new phase without Sir Ken Morrison at the helm.
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Boleat calls for GLA action with multiples
The Association of Labour Providers (ALP) has called for supermarkets that drive down prices to be made aware of the knock-on impact that this has on labour issues.
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ArticleLenny Lettuce gets kids into salad
The British Leafy Salads Association (BLSA) has launched its new interactive website for kids, based around the character of Lenny Lettuce.
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ArticlePotato growers warned on safety
The Potato Council urging growers to plan their approach to health and safety this harvest, following the news that the number of on-farm deaths are higher in agriculture per 1,000 than in the construction or manufacturing sectors.
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ArticleEat the Blues in the pink
The Chilean Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA) outlined its successful Eat the Blues campaign last week, to reinforce its position as the number-one blueberry exporter.
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GLA sets out 12-month action plan
The Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) laid out its action plan for the next 12 months this week, pledging to thrash out a protocol with major retailers and reiterating that it will do whatever it takes to “catch the crooks”.
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ArticlePotato Council seeks award nominations
The Potato Council is seeking nominations for this year's British Potato Industry Award.
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ArticleGood Natured Fruit seeks non-berry partners
Scottish soft-fruit grower Angus Soft Fruits (ASF) is searching for suitable partners to extend its Good Natured Fruit brand beyond the berry category.
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HortResearch behind book of superfruit strategies
A book that claims to reveal the secrets of the successful superfruit trend will be launched next week.
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ArticleCitrus oils could help preserve food
Essential oils from citrus including oranges and lemons could act as natural anti-fungal agents for food, suggests new research from Spain.
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ArticleStubbins hosts school day in Wales
Stubbins Marketing hosted 20 children from the St Mellons Church in Wales Primary School at an open day at their award-winning Rhymney Valley Tomato Nursery, to celebrate British Tomato Week.