All articles by Anna Sbuttoni – Page 44
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FTA backs the Budget
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the Chancellor’s pledge to set fuel duty rates for threes years in his Budget statement.
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ArticleUK gras makes early appearance at Co-op
New-season British asparagus hit the shelves at The Co-operative on Monday - almost a month earlier than usual.
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ArticleWUWM praises revamped market in Belgrade
One of the oldest retail markets in Belgrade - the Zeleni venac Market - was officially re-opened for business on February 16 after an 18-month major reconstruction project designed to protect its history and traditional design.
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ArticleChelsea Flower Show to turn space age
Themes of outer space, science fiction, astrology and the cosmos are set to take the RHS Chelsea Flower Show to another dimension this year.
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ArticleCGMA boosts local sourcing with SEEDA link
The Covent Garden Market Authority (CGMA) is to embark on the first of a three-year project with the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) in April to boost local sourcing.
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ArticleAirfreight labels take off at M&S
Marks & Spencer is to start labelling it airfreighted food this week as part of its £200 million Plan A project.
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ArticleKleerex to boost impulse fruit buys
An innovative display unit that could boost impulse buys of fruit among consumers waiting in line at shop tills was unveiled on at the Convenience Retailing Show, at the Birmingham NEC, on Tuesday.
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ArticleFruity Faces to trial at Asda
An inflatable fruit case aimed at kids is to trial at 22 Asda superstores in April.
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ArticleCostcutter: produce a 'hero' category
The fresh produce department is a significant growth area that must be seized by the convenience sector, Costcutter trading and marketing director Angela Barber, pictured, told freshinfo.
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Home Office advises on migrant workers
A new resource to help employers to stay on the right side of the law has been has been launched by the Home Office.
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ArticleMJ Morris offers convenience advice
The convenience sector needs more advice on how to handle fruit and vegetables, Leicestershire-based fresh produce wholesaler MJ Morris & Son Ltd said at the Convenience Retailing Show, at the Birmingham NEC, on Tuesday.
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Article3-D flower display at CRS
The flower category has played a growing part in the convenience sector, according to exhibitors at the Convenience Retailing Show 2007, which kicked off at the Birmingham NEC on Tuesday.
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ArticleWaitrose Faitrade promise off to a flying start
Sales of Fairtrade products at Waitrose doubled during the first week of Fairtrade Fortnight.
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Charity to help growers improve soil
A new Defra-funded project to help growers improve the ways in which they build soil fertility is to be led by organic growing charity HDRA Garden Organic.
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ArticleDouble boost for Waitrose
As its parent company unveiles an 11 per cent turnover increase, Waitrose has also been rated the UK’s favourite retailer.
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ArticleACS makes a stand
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is to meet with members of the Competition Commission today in order to share evidence that it has submitted as part of the ongoing inquiry into the grocery market.
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TNS - Grocery market enjoys boost
The growth in the grocery retail market received a boost in February, TNS data released today has revealed, with Asda continuing its strong performance.
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ArticleTesco scoops top retail prize
Tesco has been crowned the Consumers’ Favourite Retailer by TNS Worldpanel at the Retail Week awards ceremony.
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Londis announces retail sales boost
Londis, the largest symbol group in the UK, has announced retail sales figures are up to £1.2 billion for 2006, a four per cent increase on a like-for-like basis, according to the chain.
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ArticleOnline veg not up to scratch
UK consumers are dissatisfied with the quality of fruit and vegetables sold by some supermarkets online, a recent study has found.