All articles by Anna Sbuttoni – Page 29
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ArticleFirst Cape pears hit UK
The first Cape South African pears arrived in the UK last week to join a buoyant market for imported pears.
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ArticleVale's Fresh extends its range
A new range of par-cooked potatoes has been launched into the foodservice industry by prepared potato specialist Vale’s Fresh.
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ArticlePerishable Pundit stands by Tesco criticism
Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor is standing by his criticism of Tesco in the US.
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ArticleBranston gains green accreditation
UK potato supplier Branston Ltd has achieved accreditation for its standards of environmental best practice.
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AgriWorld Exchange gains US citrus packer
A live online agri-trading marketplace set up last year has recruited a US citrus player.
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ArticleLondon street markets need action
Urgent action is needed to protect and promote traditional street markets in the capital, a new London Assembly report has revealed.
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Tesco denies claims of US failure
Tesco has denied claims by US food industry critic and Perishable Pundit Jim Prevor that its US business is failing.
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ArticleEgyptian supplier makes spud investment
The Egyptian Producers Consortium (EPC) has invested in a state-of-the-art packhouse in the Monofin area, ready in time for the new season.
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Aviko ceo to step down
Wim Gerritsen, ceo and chairman of the executive board at the Aviko Group, is to retire in March.
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ArticleFamily food bills halved in last 50 years
Household expenditure on food has halved in the last 50 years, the National Office of Statistics has revealed.
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Tesco to open 10 stores a year in China
Tesco plans to open 10 stores in China a year to step up its global presence, it has been revealed.
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Articlefreshinfo discount for new potato pest book
A colour handbook on pests and diseases faced by the sector is to be launched in May - and freshinfo readers can claim 20 per cent off.
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European sales manager handover at tna
James Hosford has been promoted to the position of European sales manager at packaging and processing machinery manufacturer tna.
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Northern Ireland potato firm to shut down
The closure of a potato packer owned by 2,000 farmer shareholders in Antrim, Northern Ireland, was announced this week.
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ArticleMonarchy crowned for innovation
A novel pointed cabbage with high resistance to frost won an award for innovation last week.
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tna to showcase its Robag3 in Berlin
A vertical form, fill and seal (VFFS) machine designed for packaging fresh produce - the robag® 3 320 single jaw, stainless steel VFFS machine - will be displayed by tna at Fruit Logistica.
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ArticleAsda considers Somerfield buyout
Asda is reportedly seeking advice on the £2.5 billion auction of Somerfield.
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ArticleCheggers and BPC on chip hunt
Celebrity chip connoisseur Keith Chegwin and the British Potato Council’s (BPC) Chip Inspector have launched the search for the UK’s best chips.
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ArticleHealthy menu planner launched in schools
A brand-new guide to help caterers, school meal providers and local authorities meet the government’s nutritional guidelines for school meals has been introduced by the British Potato Council.
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Defra specialists opt for industrial action
Government specialists in animal, marine and plant health have begun a campaign of industrial action this week.