All articles by Anna Sbuttoni – Page 42
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Palletiser for potato handlers takes off
Interest in a palletiser designed to take the strain out of potato handling has rocketed this year, according to supplier David Harrisons, which is to continue targeting the category.
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ArticleCornish spuds in at Asda
Local new potatoes were well received by shoppers at Asda in Cornwall when they appeared on the shelves last week.
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Spud fraud uncovered by Trading Standards
Trading Standards has unearthed cases in which imported potatoes have been sold as British product following checks on 32 shops and stores in South Wales.
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Former Sainsbury's director to join BRC
A former Sainsbury’s director has joined the British Retail Consortium (BRC) as director of standards and technical services.
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ArticleACS counters Competition Commission findings
A study by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has shown that supermarkets are systematically obtaining cheaper buying prices than competitors.
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ArticleSpanish citrus campaign wins seven awards
Bray Leino scooped seven national accolades last week at the Fresh Awards Grand Prix in Manchester.
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ArticleLondon commuters treated to free strawberries
Thousands of punnets of strawberries were given on Friday ahead of Cancer Prevention Week in May.
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ArticleACS to meet Competition Commission
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is set to state its case to the Competition Commission in June after its appointment in May was postponed.
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WUWM - Proposals for CMO reforms "highly regrettable"
The World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) has spoken out against proposals by the European Commission to reform the Common Market Organisation for fruit and vegetables.
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ArticleTalking gift tags set for online flower market
A novelty audio message gift tag has been launched for the online flower market.
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ArticleAdopt a School project launched by BPC
The British Potato Council (BPC) is to adopt schools as part of a campaign designed to educate children about potato production.
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ArticleThe Co-op scoops green crown
The Co-operative Group has scooped a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for its pioneering position on Fairtrade and its green credentials.
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Programme announced for Pesticides in Food Conference
A full programme for the fourth International Fresenius Conference on Pesticide Residues in Food is now available online.
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ArticlePotato plantings forge ahead
Potato planting is well ahead of this time last season following fine weather across the UK.
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ArticleSpending boost for UK spuds
UK spending on potatoes has jumped significantly in the last six years, a study has found, with growth fuelled by premium varieties.
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ArticleTesco and CHEP in green move
Tesco and global pallet and container pooling firm CHEP have launched a service aimed at significantly reducing the number of vehicle movements.
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Tchenguiz increases Sainsbury’s stake
Sainsbury’s shareholder Robert Tchenguiz has increased his stake in the company and called for the board to restructure its balance sheet, it emerged today.
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ArticleBritish Chef of the Year 2006 lifts first Jersey Royals
Michelin-starred chef Shaun Rankin lifted the first Jersey Royals from the côtils this week.