All articles by Ed Leahy – Page 47
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Co-op to use pay-in-aisle technology
The retailer announced plans to roll out a smart phone app this summer which lets buyers scan and pay for products while they shop
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New chairman for British Onions
Tim Elcombe has been elected to the top directorial role during a period of "change" in the industry
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Food industry told to cut calories
The government agency Public Health England is aiming to cut 20 per cent of calories from Britain's diet to tackle obesity
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Sainsbury's chief voices Brexit fears
Mike Coupe said Britain must retain frictionless borders with Europe or face a crisis "the likes of which we haven't seen".
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Asda reveal 12.5 per cent gender pay gap
The retailer disclosed the figures following new legislation requiring large companies to disclose pay differences between genders
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Tesco aims to create "closed loop" of packaging
Chief executive Dave Lewis told City Food Lecture that he is reaching out to the government to use car parks as recycling sites
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UK veg supplier teams up with Peter Rabbit
Mash Direct are promoting the new film, released by Sony Pictures with packaging prizes in a bid to boost healthy eating
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Co-op makes Fairtrade pledge on bananas
The British supermarket has vowed to source all of its own brand banana produce from Fairtrade certified sources
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P&O to treble capacity with £150m move
The freight and logistics company announced they have agreed a new 152 acre site with Tilbury port including a deep water jetty
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Gove's £150m shake-up gets mixed response
CLA president said landowners should not have to face sudden cuts as Gove launches consultation paper
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Farming groups urge EU to back co-ops
Copa and Cogeca called for Europe to support Producer Organisations (POs) which support fruit and veg growers, amid CAP debates
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New NFU head calls for "pride" in our produce
Minette Batters urged consumers to champion British produce in her first keynote speech as president of National Farmers' Union
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Millenium Bridge stunt launches Fairtrade Fortnight
New campaign by Fairtrade Foundation aims to highlight the "stranglehold of poverty prices" for growers across the world
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Mangoes reduce IBD symptoms
An American study published in a new book on mango production reveals the tropical fruit reduces symptoms of Irritable Bowel Disease
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Record breaking Brit strawberries already on sale
The earliest ever British grown strawberries have gone on sale in Tesco and Aldi in Wales despite cold snap
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£90 million subsidy for agri-tech "revolution"
The business secretary of state Greg Clark said the funds will bring together technology experts with agriculture
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New asparagus hybrid sells out in "record time"
Two hybrid seed varieties that offer higher yield and spear quality are proving popular with growers
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Minette Batters elected new NFU president
The cattle and sheep farmer won a vote cast at the AGM today, becoming the first female president
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Asda sales up thanks to vegan mince pies
The British retailer revealed a 0.5 per cent increase in sales as it's recovery continues
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Fresh produce sector urged to market better
Speaking at the annual NFU conference, its horticulture chair Ali Capper said the fresh produce industry can sell health benefits better