Thanet gets Gurkha protection- 11th Jun
Gurkha soldiers have been assigned to patrol the perimeter of the Thanet Earth project in east Kent to protect the greenhouses' valuable crops.
Co-op invests in £2m strawberry farm- 9th Jun
The Co-operative Farms has invested more than £2 million in its fruit-growing operation in Scotland by opening a state-of-the-art strawberry-packing plant near Dundee.
Ocado loses battle with Tesco- 15th Jun
Upmarket online delivery firm Ocado has been penalised for false claims in a price war with Tesco.
Fruit grower fined over picker death- 3rd Jun
A fruit grower who took no action over a faulty cable which electrocuted a berry picker and killed him has been fined.
Man questioned over Legg death- 2nd Jun
A Cheshire businessman has been arrested over the death of a leading Polish produce supplier who was found battered to death in her Paris hotel room last week.
Tesco gloom as grip slips- 15th Jun
Tesco looks set to lose ground in market share on rivals Asda and Morrisons, while Sainsbury's will also come into contention in the fight for the retail market.
Speciality Produce wins landmark case- 10th Jun
A landmark case in which Speciality Produce Ltd (SPL) has regained its status as a producer group has been thrashed out after the High Court quashed two recent government decisions and ruled in favour of its application for recognition as a producer group.
First Co-op rebrands hit Somerfield- 11th Jun
Somerfield stores in Tonypandy, South Wales, and New Milton in Hampshire have become the first in the UK to be converted to The Co-operative brand following The Co-operative Group's £1.56 billion acquisition of the supermarket chain.
Tomato health pill questioned- 1st Jun
A new health pill that uses tomatoes to prevent heart disease and strokes has been questioned by the industry, which claims that fresh offers a better option.
Aldi named top retailer- 22nd Jun
Aldi beat Asda and Morrisons to The Grocer of the Year 2009 prize at The Grocer Gold Awards.
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