All articles by Ben Walker – Page 5
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Cider firm launches mushroom plan
Cidermaker Bulmers ready start growing exotic mushrooms.Shittake and Oyster to flourish in tree prunings, say sustainable development chiefs.
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Swithenbank stops looking for Linda
Swithenbank Foods in management reshuffle. Linda Allen signed as md while recruitment continues at Bradford firm.
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Tesco faces blockade from enraged farmers
Leading multiple Tesco targeted by Farmers for Action after refusing to relax its low-price structure. Pressure group says it will blockade distribution points and put the retailer "out of business."
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Redbridge needs people
Leading fresh produce firm Redbridge is searching for the best talent to fuel growth in the firm.Bosses hoping to poach the finest talent in UK. Spain and Netherlands.
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Harmony boosts Colombian bananas
Unionisation has proved the way forward in Colombia, according to sources in Latin America.Output boosted since ethical reform.
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New compost guide for industry website
FoodFen launches key compost guide online.Added incentive to biodegrade set for next year, after review by environmnet chiefs.
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Bangor is Oxbridge of Wales
Psycology experts at the University of Wales, Bangor, have scooped a grading from independent assesors that puts them on terms with Oxbridge.
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Ports Authority does the business
Associated British Ports is top of the FTSE 250 after showing a good year, and seeing rivals slip back.
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Red diesel off the hook
EU environment chiefs back NFU on red diesel proposal amid fears of rising costs.No extension to legislation say Brussels bosses.
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Crack young horticulturists to pit their wits
The Institute of Horticulture seeks the best under-30s brain in national showdown.£1,500 prize on offer for nation's leading youngster.
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Tesco plans Chinese expansion
Leading UK multiple Tesco is ready to set up shop in the world's largest market. The chain is looking for trading partners and begin preparations next year.
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Customer not always right but sector improving
The UK food sector is starting to improve performace at long last. But consumer choice culture may be hampering progress, warn industry experts.
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GM "safe" CropGen claims
A CropGen report claims GM crops are just as safe as other supermarket products.But Friends of the Earth chiefs say there are "gaping gaps" in the study.
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Defra delivers subsidised computer training
Landmark Systems wins bid for government funding.Farmer set to benefit from courses to increase technology know-how.
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New heathrow facility reduces cargo risk
Benair's Heathrow Perishables Terminal proves a success at world's busiest airport.Rising levels of traffic at the Colnbrook facility west of London.
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Poor weather takes shine off UK onions
UK onion supplies 15 per cent down on last year.Imports fears as crop quality slumps after wet and late spring damages crop.
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Safeway comes back fighting
Safeway shows big sales increases.Mid-1990s slump old news in light of recent figures.
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Potato crop below average again
Potato crop rises from last year, but is still below the four-year average.Growers battle against problems of disease.
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Similar pesticides imports receive green light
Court of appeal rules in favour of Defra on similar pesticides from abroad.UK farmers given go-ahead to use imported chemicals.
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Farmers may need licence to operate
UK agriculture faces further regulation as Whitehall considers farming licences.Industry has escaped the checks imposed on other sectors say government chiefs.