All articles by Elizabeth O'Keefe – Page 23
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ArticlePound falls to all-time euro low
The pound is experiencing its worst exchange rate against the euro in the single currency’s nine-year history, making goods imported from the eurozone more expensive than ever.
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New property leases guidance released
The property industry has launched new lease guidance for businesses covering energy performance certificates (EPCs) and empty rates, which come into effect from April 1, and April 6, respectively.
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ArticleGarlic shoots into limelight
Winner of the fresh produce category at the Food & Drink Expo Ideas To Dine For awards, The Really Garlicky Company was at the show, not only to pick up its trophy but to promote its new line of garlic shoots.
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ArticleMitchell calls for change
As energy costs increase, consumers will have to realise the value of food, and supermarkets will have to increase their returns to growers, Robert Mitchell told delegates at the Top Fruit Storage Day in Kent on Monday.
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CMi gains ATE status
Leading European food safety and assurance firm CMi has been awarded Approved Training Establishment (ATE) status for the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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ArticleGarlic wins over Expo judges
The Really Garlicky Company has been voted winner in two categories of Food and Drink Expo’s 2008 ‘Ideas to Dine For’ Awards.
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ArticleMFSS celebrates 75 years at the National Fruit Show
This year’s National Fruit Show (NFS) will focus on celebrating its 75th anniversary.
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ArticleEnglish Braeburn makes its mark
This year’s English Braeburn apple crop volume was 82 per cent higher than last year, according to Worldwide Fruit’s Martin Luton.
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ArticleAlan Firmin Ltd wins top prize
Kent grower Alan Firmin Ltd, whose fruit is marketed by Norman Collett Ltd, won the first place prize for the quality of its stored Cox apples at the East Malling Research Association’s (EMRA) Top Fruit Storage Members’ Day, in association with the Marden Fruit Show Society (MFSS).
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ArticleKey Technology introduces its highest volume sorter
Leading designer and manufacturer of process automation systems Key Technology has introduced Manta, a new state-of-the-art high-volume, high-performance sorter featuring a two-meter wide scan area that dramatically increases throughput within a space-saving footprint.
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ArticleMyners defends Rose over M&S row
Paul Myners, the former chairman of Marks and Spencer, has defended Sir Stuart Rose, the retailer’s chief executive, who is facing an investor revolt over his promotion to chairman.
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ArticleMorrisons holds on to its market share
The latest TNS Worldpanel grocery market share figures for the 12 weeks ending March 23, 2008, show Morrisons’ growth is continuing, with the third successive period of 11 per cent sales growth, compared with the same period last year.
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PPS Wash open for business
Specialist provider of services linked to returnable transit equipment (RTE) PPS Equipment Management Ltd has established PPS Wash, enabling the company to extend its services further to offer washing and product sterilisation of plastic pallets and nestable crates.
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LINPAC Allibert creates Centre of Excellence
LINPAC Allibert is consolidating its plastic returnable packaging operations in the UK to its site in Winsford, Cheshire to create a centre of excellence in the industry.
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ArticleFruit Focus welcomes government on board
Advice on environmental protection and guidance with best practice will be available to visitors attending this year’s Fruit Focus event, on July 23, following the signing up of the Environment Agency as a first-time exhibitor.
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BIFGA to hold farm assurance meeting
The British Independent Fruit Growers’ Association (BIFGA) has organised a spring farm walk and farm assurance meeting in Kent for Wednesday, May 14.
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Taste of West raises the bar
The South West Excellence Conference 2008 - Raising the Game - will take place at the Festival Theatre at Exeter Castle, on Thursday April 10.
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ArticleSharp Interpack focuses on Spain
The UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of thermoformed rigid plastic packaging Sharp Interpack has appointed Spanish company Strongpack Soluciones Agrícolas to look after its packaging distribution interests in Spain.
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FFB brings the world to Food & Drink Expo
International market development body for the UK food and drink industry Food from Britain (FFB) will be bringing experts from two emerging markets to the Food & Drink Expo Briefing Theatre in Birmingham, on April 7.
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Fruit juice energy drink set to hit market
A new fruit product that dramatically increases muscle power and delays fatigue is set to hit the market, according to a report published in magazine Chemistry & Industry.