All articles by Jane Mornement – Page 16
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Food safety book launched
Syngenta launches a food safety book to help the entire food industry.
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Geest announces new non-executive chairman
Sir John Banham announced as Geest Plc's new non-executive chairman. Banham will assume the post from the start of September.
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"Fat tax" proposed on unhealthy foods
Shoppers may soon be taxed for buying unhealthy products. The government suggestion has been dubbed a "fat tax". It is hoped the move will encourage people to eat more sensibly, and to conquer rising obesity in the UK.
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New Fairtrade mark
Fairtrade Foundations will have a new internationally recognised mark from September. Bananas will be among the first products branded with the new brand. The mark is hoped to increase awareness of the brand.
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Rijk Zwaan becomes a fully independent private company again
Seed firm Rijk Zwaan buys back the remaining 70 per cent of shares from Royal Cebeco. The company is now fully independent again for the first time since the 1980s.
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Somerfield shares soar
Shares at Somerfield have risen. The news follows a statement issued by its brokers. The statement said the company was seeing strong progress.
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Tesco conquers Poland
Tesco has doubled its size in Poland. The chain now owns 47 branches in the country. It has acquired more than 15 new sites in Poland to increase its standing there.
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British Strawberry Fair
Celebrity chefs and local cooks tempted visitors to the first British Strawberry Fair. Tastings were offered and new recipe book launched. Growers were on hand to answer any questions.
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Private label in the UK remains top in Europe
UK still Europe's largest private label market.Data shows volume and value dropped by one point in 2001.
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Higgins staff hike for charity
Nine staffers at Higgins Group raise thousands for charity by completing a hike of the three highest peaks in the UK. Money raised to benefit agricultural workers in Cameroon.
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Champagne corks pop at Higgins Group
Winners of a Higgins Group competition came to collect their prizes. Entrants answered questions based on the company's new look website.
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ABP Connect praised by industry
Praise heaped on ABP Connect for good management strategies. The company has also recently taken over Hams Hall Railfreight Terminal.
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Banana rules thrown out of court
EU regulations on the size and shape of fresh produce have been ridiculed. The laws are unenforceable in the UK. Judges deemed the ruling as "unknown to law".
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National Mango Week for September
Second annual National Mango Week to be held in September. Mango Association working on increasing consumer demand.
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Onion growers warned
Onion crops threatened by disease. Outer wax coating thiner than usual. Spore infections have higher chance of taking hold. Growers advised to act fast.
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Immingham handles 28,000 tonnes of fresh produce in one year
In its first year of handling fresh produce the port of Immingham handles 28,000 tonnes, mostly from Israeli producer Agrexco. Port officials say Immingham is now on the map.
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Fruit is a favourite snack in the UK
Fruit is rivalling chocolate in the nation's affections as a favourite snack. In a recent poll, half of respondents said they chose to snack on fruit rather than sweets. However, chocolate is still the UK's top selling snack food.
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Zespri plan summer volleyball game
Zespri plans kiwifruit summer roadshow with beach volleyball matches. Visits to county shows and events also planned. Zespri saw massive UK sales increases last year and hopes to improve this further in 2002.
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New Covent Garden Market under review
The House of Commons select committee is reviewing London's wholesale markets. New director Nick Saphir will undertaken the review. Whether or not the markets suit their customers will be one aspect considered.
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Boost in salds at Spitalfields
Traders at Spitalfields report summer events have upped salad sales. Fresh fruit and vegetables enjoyed as snack at outdoor events. World Cup thought to continue aiding the boom.