All articles by Anna Sbuttoni – Page 38
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Grapefruit sector bites back at cancer link claims
The citrus sector has hit back at reports of a study purporting to show a link between the consumption of grapefruit and breast cancer after fears the story would strike a blow to sales were confirmed.
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Extra Special spuds in at Asda
Elizabeth potatoes reappeared on the shelves at Asda last week.
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New Covent Garden to open first flower day
New Covent Garden Flower Market is to hold its first trade event to inspire and inform flower buyers across London.
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Tenderstem first at The Co-op
The Co-operative Group has welcomed its first British Tenderstem broccoli season with promotions in-store.
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Kids get their hands dirty
Some 4,000 primary schools have just harvested their own potatoes as part of the British Potato Council's (BPC) Grow Your Own Potatoes scheme.
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Brits eat their greens
More than three-quarters of British shoppers are trying to eat healthily, according to a new report.
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Somerfield annouces expansion
Somerfield has revealed plans to open an additional 50 new stores this year as part of a £100 million investment in the business.
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Plans to lift health and safety burden applauded
Steps to reduce the burden of health and safety regulations on businesses have been welcomed by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
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The Co-op merges with United Co-operatives
The Co-operative Group joined forces with a smaller rival this weekend to form the biggest mutual retailer in the world.
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Potato date for your diary
The British Potato Council-led event for the UK sector - British Potato 2007 - is to kick off on November 28.
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Man held over Tesco bomb threats
A man arrested following a series of bomb threats that led to the closure of 14 Tesco stores across the UK has been remanded in custody.
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Berries may reduce sunburn effects
Black raspberries, a variety of the common raspberry, may significantly slow the growth of skin cancers that have been linked to ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation, the light that is most dangerous to health, new research has found.
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Yes Peas! reaches for the sky
The award-winning campaign to get the nation eating more frozen peas - Yes Peas! - has stepped up its promotions by working with UK electrical retailer Comet.
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MBMG to acquire Warrell Morton & Company Ltd
MBMG has agreed to acquire the trade and trading assets of potato supplier Warrell Morton & Company Ltd.
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Hargreaves Plants introduces Erika
A new primocane raspberry cultivar that promises improved yields, better flavour and an extended shelf life will be launched by Hargreaves Plants in spring 2008.
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Local community rails against Tesco
A campaign against a new Tesco Metro set to open next to a Londis and less than a mile from a Tesco Extra store in Amersham, Buckinhamshire, has been mounted by local businesses and residents.
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TGA marks its 10th birthday
The British Tomato Growers’ Association (TGA) toasted its 10th anniversary at the Chelsea Royal Hospital last Thursday, where its members celebrated the transformation in the perception of UK tomatoes.
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Morrisons suffers sales slowdown
Morrisons has seen a slowdown in sales growth since its last update in May, the retailer revealed today.
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UK berries weather storms
Erratic weather in the first two weeks of July following torrential rain in June has continued to take its toll on both supply and demand for UK soft fruit.
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CMi to focus on Kent event
CMi is bringing its technical team and local representatives to Fruit Focus in July.