All articles by Ed Bedington – Page 41
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Tesco values suppliers
Tesco prizes its relationships with its producers as highly as it does its customers, claimed Tim Lee, fruit category manager.
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ArticleAsda gets smart on prepared
Asda is aiming to lower the price of prepared produce with the launch of its Smartprice brand into the category as it looks to continue to improve its produce offer.
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Apples protect brain
Chemicals found in apples could protect the brain from degenerative diseases such as Alzheimers, according to scientists.
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US cherries aim for health
US cherry growers are hoping to tap into the health needs of consumers with it latest PR campaign.
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ArticleWaitrose gives SA boost
South African citrus farm workers are set to benefit with the launch of what Waitrose claims is a groundbreaking new scheme.
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Scottish potato plan
A major new development between breeder, grower-packer and retailer will see new, specially adapted potatoes grown in Scotland on an exclusive basis.
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Morrisons profits blow
Morrisons has issued another warning on profits, with a statement revealing underlying profits are likely to be well below forecasts.
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ArticlePhenomenal asparagus demand
Growers have described demand for this season’s British asparagus as “phenomenal”.
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Retailers call for rates cut
Retail bosses are calling on the Bank of England to cut interest rates following a drop in sales.
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ArticleDoolittle does a lot for lettuce
Wholesalers found themselves being serenaded by Eliza Doolittle recently, during a tour to promote lamb’s lettuce from the Loire Valley.
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Bio-tech future for veg
Scientist are working on a scheme to introduce Omega-3 oils into vegetables through the use of bio-technology.
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ArticleRoses are top with consumers
Roses are the UK’s most popular flower, a leading supplier has claimed.
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New appointments at HRI
Warwick HRI has announced the appointment of two new business managers.
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Council attempts to jail fruit grower
A leading produce company is preparing to fight a council’s bid to have one of its directors imprisoned following a planning wrangle.
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ArticleBudgens shows promise for UK fruit
Budgens has become the first retailer to back the new Red Tractor promise campaign with the first messages going out on strawberries and raspberries.
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ArticleFairtrade recognition rises
One in every two adults in the UK now recognises the Fairtrade mark according to the latest figures.
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Sainsbury's supports local potatoes
Sainsbury’s is stocking locally sourced potatoes from the Heart of England, delivered direct to store.
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HRI gets £3.7m support
Warwick HRI has been given a boost with a £3.7 million package of support from the University of Warwick.
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ArticleNew tom offer at Asda
Asda has launched three new Extra Special tomato products in a bid to refresh its offer.
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ArticleNZ pipfruit estimates fall again
Further downward revisions in the New Zealand pipfruit estimates puts volume at around 14 per cent down on last season.