All articles by Anna Sbuttoni – Page 24
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ArticleFruit chiller unveiled for convenience sector
A prototype for a new plug-in refrigerated display unit for fruit was unveiled by Westmann this week.
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ArticleLand more important than ever, says NFU
Growers striving to meet mounting demand for food and fuel in the UK means land has never been more important, the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) said this week.
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Tesco non-executive director resigns
Tesco has announced the resignation of non-executive director Carolyn McCall, as a result of a conflict of interest.
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ArticleFruit Factory to target teens
A new brand of ambient fruit smoothies was unveiled last week, from The Big J.
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ArticleAsda sales beat expectations
Asda has traded ahead of expectations in March and over the Easter holidays.
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ArticleMusgrave pushes fresh produce training
Training for convenience retailers that sell fresh produce has become increasingly popular, as the number of businesses determined to make the most of their fresh and chilled offer continues to grow.
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ArticleSuppliers urged to plan for ombudsman
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has urged fresh produce retailers and suppliers to start thinking seriously about how they will use the ombudsman that is to be set up following the end of the Competition Commission's inquiry into the UK grocery market.
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ArticleLocal produce set to overtake organic
Shoppers are keen to buy local produce over organic fruit and vegetables, with traceability more important than ever, the team at wholesaler MJ Morris & Son Ltd told FPJ.
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ArticleACS reveals line-up for its Summit08
IGD director of industry development David Gordon is to complete the programme of speakers at the Assocation of Convenience Stores’ (ACS) Summit08, later this month.
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NZ firm poised to release residue-free spray
A residue-free spray has been developed by Hawkes Bay-based Post-Harvest Solutions to safeguard crops against bad weather and protect from rot and disease.
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Fine foods set for Diamond Awards
The finalists for a new set of awards that aim to showcase the finest local produce from the Midlands will be revealed at the Food and Drink Expo on Monday.
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ArticleNFU set to fly British flag
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is keen to raise the profile of British farmers at the Food and Drink Expo, which kicks off on Sunday.
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English Village Salads unveils website revamp
English Village Salads (EVS) has launched a brand-new website.
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ArticleExhibitor numbers up for Asia Fruit Logistica
The only international trade fair for fresh produce in Asia, set for Hong Kong in September, is set to be the biggest yet.
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ArticleSmoothies claimed to be better than juice
Fruit smoothies are more nutritionally beneficial than fruit juice, it was claimed this week.
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ArticleCornish brand makes an entrance
A premium brand for Cornish produce was launched by Bristol Fruit Sales on Monday.
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ArticleBoxall sets up new soft-fruit company
Andrew Boxall is to manage his Kent-based strawberry production under a new company, A Boxall & Son, in conjunction with Well Pict European.
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ArticleGrow Your Own kicks off
The first of the 10,000 primary schools that are taking part in the British Potato Council (BPC)’s Grow Your Own Potatoes initiative have planted their potatoes, with the help of a local grower.
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ArticleThe Greenery UK homes in on data analysis
The Greenery UK has appointed a data analysis manager to monitor and report on trends in the UK consumer market.
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EMR research leader recognised
East Malling Research (EMR) research leader Dr Jerry Cross has been awarded the title of Visiting Professor in Horticultural Entomology by the University of Greenwich.