All articles by Ed Bedington – Page 48
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Growth in Velcro bags for grapes
US interest in Velcro sealed grape bags is reported to be growing, the branded sealant manufacturer claimed.
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ArticleMcDonalds hits 50
Love it or hate it, the leading icon of the fast food generation has hit 50.
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Kettle announces job cuts
Leading prepared veg supplier Kettle Produce has announced plans to restructure with the loss of up to 101 jobs.
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Somerfield suitors join up
Rival bidders for Somerfield are reported to have joined forces, leaving a bidding war for the group looking increasingly unlikely.
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Third of UK food wasted
Around a third of UK produced food ends up in the dustbin, a report has claimed.
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Northern Foods squeezes its suppliers
Ready meal giant Northern Foods is reported to be forcing a five per cent price cut onto its suppliers.
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Asparagus gets salty
While the retailers are locked in a PR war over the first arrivals of UK asparagus, one producer is hoping to generate similar excitement with sea asparagus.
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Fresh new delivery service
Amtrak Express Parcels has launched a special overnight delivery service for perishable and delicate items.
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Tesco announces £2 billion success
Tesco has fulfilled City expectations by becoming the first UK retailer to break through the £2 billion profit barrier.
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ArticleGet fruity to fight cancer
Cancer campaigners are calling on the fresh produce industry to get fruity.
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ArticleNoddy gets behind fruit and veg
Children’s favourite Noddy is to appear on packs of microwave steamed vegetables for the first time.
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Tesco breaks £2 billion barrier
Tesco is expected to announce tomorrow it has broken through the £2 billion profit barrier, making it the first retailer to achieve such a feat.
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ArticleOrganics for all at flower show
An organic group’s plans to promote home-grown organics at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show have been given a boost by celebrity chef James Martin.
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ArticleCeleriac campaign set to get underway
Jack Buck Growers is gearing up for a summer campaign to promote its celeriac and chicory.
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ArticleConference gears up for Eastern Europe
FRESH2005 is all set to take place in Budapest from June 1-3.
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Willpower for healthy eating stronger on a Monday
When it comes to 5 A DAY, UK consumer will power is stronger at the start of the week, according to new figures.
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Local supply guide an opportunity
Small and local producers should be looking towards the £11 billion foodservice market for new opportunities, claimed Joanne Denney-Finch, chief executive of the Institute of Grocery Distribution.
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ArticleSainsbury's denies backing down in payment row
Sainsbury’s is denying reports claiming it has backed down in a row with suppliers over payment terms.
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Million dollar boost for Vietnam veg industry
Vietnam is set to gain $1.4 million from the UN over the next two years for its clean vegetable product programme.
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Sainsbury's is growing faster than Asda
Sainsbury’s appears to be continuing on the road to recovery as figures show its market growth is faster than Asda for the first time in a decade.