All articles by Anna Sbuttoni – Page 40
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ArticleTesco and Greenvale AP link up to push local spuds
Edinburgh was the first city to benefit from a push for local potatoes mounted by Tesco Scotland and supplier Greenvale AP
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ArticleBreast cancer beaten with fruit and walking
Women battling breast cancer can halve their risk of dying from the disease if they eat fruit and take up walking, a US study has found.
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ArticleBPC hosts West Midlands Potato Day 2007
More than 200 growers and members of the potato industry were presented with the latest advice from the British Potato Council and independent experts at the West Midlands Potato Day last week.
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Article"Superfood" sales soar
Sales of named “superfoods” have boomed as UK consumers attempt to eat their way to good health, new research shows.
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ArticleEnvironmental potato guide for Scotland
The Farming & Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) and potato supplier Branston Ltd are linking up to publish environmental guidance for potato production in Scotland.
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ArticleSpuds in Sainsbury's stores in 15 minutes
The Local First for Fresh campaign, run by Sainsbury’s and potato supplier Greenvale AP, rocked into action last week, with fresh new potatoes from across the south-west delivered directly from the field to stores in as little as 15 minutes.
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Nomination time for BPC award
The British Potato Council (BPC) is inviting nominations for this year’s British Potato Industry Award.
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ArticleBumper pay rise for M&S chief
Marks & Spencer boss Stuart Rose took home £3.6 million in salary and bonus last year, the M&S annual report has revealed.
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ArticleSoft fruit gets Good Natured
A premium range of berries free from artificial pesticides has been launched by Scotland-based soft-fruit specialist Angus Soft Fruits (ASF) this week.
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Whole Foods Market wows London
The first UK branch of US-based Whole Foods Market has opened its doors in London.
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ArticleUK berries take a taxi
British Summer Fruits (BSF) kicked off the British berry season on Monday, with a procession of 10 colourful strawberry and raspberry-themed taxis across central London, and a berry free-for-all at key locations across the capital on Tuesday.
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Move to stop sickies
UK businesses are being urged to take action against “sickies” following news from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) that it costs industry an estimated £12.2 billion a year.
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Labour shortage to hit UK berry sector
A shortfall of migrant labour could spell “disaster” for the UK soft-fruit sector this season. A portion of the crop could be left unpicked in the field.
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ArticleDouble berry introduction for Redeva
Two new strawberry varieties have been launched by soft-fruit breeder Redeva, part of Redbridge Worldfresh, for this season.
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ArticleTV launch for Sainsbury's
A TV campaign that showcases British produce has been launched by Sainsbury’s.
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KPMG to advise Kwik Save directors
The fight to save convenience store chain Kwik Save will have input from accountancy firm KPMG, it emerged today.
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ArticleFruity Friday to top last year's fundraising total
The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) held its annual Fruity Friday last week and hopes to raise £220,000 for its worthy cause.
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CGMA to recruit for SEEDA project
A three-year project to increase the volume of produce from the South East into the London foodservice and public sector through New Covent Garden Market is being put together by the Covent Garden Market Authority (CGMA) and the South East Food Group Partnership (SEFGP).
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New blackcurrant cordial to hit shelves at Waitrose
A new premium range of blackcurrant-based cordials has been snapped up by Waitrose.
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ArticleBranston unveils new potato brand
A new consumer brand of potatoes has been launched by Branston this week.