All articles by Emma Hardy – Page 7

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    Geest chairman content

    2003-05-27T00:00:00Z

    Geest's chairman, Sir John Banham has announced that trading in the current year was in line with expectation, reflecting sound growth across all major business.

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    Crunch CAP talks

    2003-05-27T00:00:00Z

    NFU president Ben Gill will be following developments at next month's Agriculture Council when crucial decisions regarding the future of the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) are planned.

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    Potato blight discovery

    2003-05-27T00:00:00Z

    Potato blight has been found in South Lincolnshire, placing the area's potato crops on full alert

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    Agency accused of manipulating GM debate

    2003-05-27T00:00:00Z

    Sir John Krebs, chairman of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has been heavily criticised and accused of manipulating the government's public debate on GM foods.

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    Salvesen suffering

    2003-05-26T00:00:00Z

    Christian Salvesen, the logistics company has seen its shares fall by 21 per cent, following the collapse of a proposed takeover.

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    Ilapak offers small solution

    2003-05-26T00:00:00Z

    Ilapak has launched an electronic flow-wrap designed for small outlets.

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    Flower pot protest

    2003-05-26T00:00:00Z

    MEPs have given an early indication that flower pots would not fall foul of a proposed EU packaging waste regulation.

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    Fast track for florists

    2003-05-26T00:00:00Z

    Flowers Direct has introduced a series of free, fast-track seminars across the UK.

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    Working time delays alarm FTA

    2003-05-26T00:00:00Z

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has expressed serious concerns over the government's delays in publishing final regulations for the Working Time Directive, which is due to go live in the transport sector from August 1.

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    Knight rides into AI

    2003-05-26T00:00:00Z

    Recently formed Asparagus International has announced the appointment of Peter Knight.

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    CCFRA addresses waste

    2003-05-26T00:00:00Z

    Campden & Chorleywood Food Research Association Group (CCFRA) is tackling waste minimisation.

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    Salvesen suffering

    2003-05-23T00:00:00Z

    Christian Salvesen, the logistics company, has seen its shares fall by 21 per cent, following the collapse of a proposed takeover.

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    Fork-lift sales increase

    2003-05-23T00:00:00Z

    The British Industrial Truck Association has seen continued growth in the first quarter of 2003.

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    SAS steals in early with cauliflower at Sainsbury's

    2003-05-23T00:00:00Z

    New season cauliflower has hit the shelves at Sainsbury's – nearly a week ahead of schedule. This year's efforts mean that Univeg has achieved continuity throughout the year with UK product.

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    Morrison and Sainsbury's hint at joint Safeway bid

    2003-05-23T00:00:00Z

    Morrison's has admitted that it would consider a joint takeover for Safeway.

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    Compass announces results

    2003-05-23T00:00:00Z

    Compass, the world's largest caterer, is upbeat for the coming year despite results announced for the period 2002-03.

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    French plan toll charge

    2003-05-22T00:00:00Z

    France has announced plans to tax journeys by foreign and domestic lorries on all toll-free motorways and dual-carriageways.

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    Pink Lady winner

    2003-05-21T00:00:00Z

    Pink Lady Apples has announced the winner of its Ready Steady Go challenge in conjunction with Fitness First health clubs

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    Grapefruit rearing to go

    2003-05-21T00:00:00Z

    The South African grapefruit season is ready to kick off with fruit due in a receptive UK market this weekend.

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    Sainsbury's "first for fresh"

    2003-05-21T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury's went on the road last week to launch its new "first for fresh" campaign to all of the chain's duty and produce managers and today launched it to the national press.