All articles by Elizabeth O'Keefe – Page 26
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New agreement for AgriWorld Exchange
Confederation of Agricultural Associations of the State of Sinaloa (CAADES) and Council for Economic Development Sinaloa/Center for Investment and Trade (CODESIN/CIT) have signed a three-way landmark agreement with AgriWorld Exchange.
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ArticleTop of the shops named by Which?
Waitrose has been recognised as the number-one high street retailer for customer service in an annual survey by consumer magazine Which?
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FTA achieves congestion discount
Following campaigning from the Freight Transport Association (FTA), Mayor of London Ken Livingstone has agreed to discount congestion charging for the cleanest Euro 5 vehicles and an extension of discounts for liquefied natural gas (LPG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) powered vehicles.
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AAA hits UK scene
AAA Growers of Kenya has seen a double-digit growth in the past 12 months in the volume of its prepared vegetable lines going to the UK.
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Parents urged to start food education early
A designer of children’s toys has spoken out about the importance of getting children interested in healthy eating early on in their education.
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ArticleNFU against fuel duty increase
The NFU has voiced its concerns over what the plans to increase the fuel duty on diesel and petrol by 2p a litre from April 1 would do to the farming industry, and urged chancellor Alistair Darling to scrap the proposal.
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ArticleNew fresh director at Tesco
Colin Holmes has returned to Tesco as the retailer’s commercial director for fresh food after almost a year sabbatical.
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ArticleTenderstem increases in popularity
Flamingo will trial Tenderstem broccoli in the UK again this year in an attempt to supply increasing demand for the product.
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Univeg keen on fresh-cut market
Belgium-based prepared and convenience company Univeg Legumex Convenience has a new range of fresh-cut fruit and vegetable products.
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ArticleAppletiser: adults’ favourite
The 100 per cent fruit juice drink Appletiser has become the fastest growing adult special soft drinks brand of 2007, with a 12.2 per cent value growth increase across all channels.
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ArticleNew salad mix from Brakes
With the foodservice industry in mind, Brakes has launched its new British-grown winter salad mix.
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ArticleSustainable focus for veg industry
This year’s UK Vegetable Industry Conference and Exhibition, held at the East of England Showground in Peterborough, on February 12, focused on how the industry can become more sustainable, in both breeding and practice, in a bid to reduce the effect all industries have had on the world.
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ArticleFirst Freshconex deemed a success
The fresh-cut congress and exhibition Freshconex 2008 welcomed a total of 10,000 trade visitors at its debut alongside Fruit Logistica in Berlin, from February 7-9.
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Veg breeding is on the up
Interest in vegetable seed breeding is being rekindled in the UK, according to Syngenta vegetable managing director Massimo Enzo.
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ArticleXB blueberries due to hit UK
Grower and exporter XB Extraberries will bring its first harvest of Argentinean blueberries to the UK this year.
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ArticleKanzi volume increases
The volume of Kanzi apple production has increased, according to FruitmastersGroep at Fruit Logistica this year.
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Research to highlight training benefits
Sector skills council Improve has commissioned the first piece of UK-wide research that will highlight the benefits of training in the food and drink manufacturing industry.
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ArticleVeg consumption reduces risk of stroke
A link between increased consumption of vegetables and a lower risk of stroke has been found, according to researchers.
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ArticleAsda calls for suppliers’ co-operation
Asda chief executive Andy Bond has appealed for the suppliers to co-operate with the supermarket chain by allowing it to increase pricing pressure on competitors this year, according to the Financial Mail.
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ArticleWater conservation a priority at FEED
Sustainable business experts Envirowise and the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) pushed businesses to take action to reduce their use of water at this year’s Food and Environment Efficiency Day (FEED) on Tuesday.