All articles by Jane Mornement – Page 6
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Asda stays loyal to UK growers
Asda today (Wednesday) spoke out about its loyalty to UK produce and the commitment it offers its entire grower base.
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SGP finds energy solution
South Coast ayr chrysanthemum grower SGP has found a cost-effective solution to an impending electicity supply-crisis for 56,000 sq m of glashouse nurseries.
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Safeway shares stats with suitors
Safeway has issued its six suitors with information outlining the state that the supermarket is in.
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ABP appoints assistant port manager at Southampton
Matthew Kennerley has been promoted at Associated British Ports to become assistant port manager at Southampton.
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High street shows modest January growth
The Confederation of British Industries (CBI) reports that high street retailers have seen modest growth during the January sales compared to the dull pre-Christmas season.
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Lingarden's onion appointment
Lingarden has moved its management accountant Sarah Hill to a role as an account manager for the company.
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HDRA talks with growers to tackle weeds
Henry Doubleday Research Association is at the start of its four-year programme to liase with organic growers to help combat the ongoing issue of weeds for organic farmers.
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UK farmers must stay positive
Lord Haskins told delegates at a farming conference this week that the future was brighter for them than they may have thought.
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Rustler welcomes new additions
Rustler Produce is pleased to announce Jason Burgess's move from its sister company Solanum to be Rustler's managing director. There are three other additions to the Rustler team.
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Bramley campaign to target students
The Bramley Campaign has launched its two main initiatives for 2003. One is to target school children aged seven to 11, and the other to encourage trainee chefs to take up the product.
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WAPA members meet at Fruit Logistica
Following a meeting held during Fruit Logistica last week, the World Apple and Pear Association has reported on the outcome of the conference, and outlined its predicted production output for the coming season.
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Boost for UK food packaging industry
Eleven organisations were today awarded accreditation certificates confirming to customers their understanding of food packaging requirements.
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NFU and NFUS say farmers need simpler policy
Both the NFU and its Scottish arm have united to say the focus of the common agricultural policy needs to be shifted to enable more profitable farming.
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FCC launches producers' site
Farmers Crop Chemicals has devised a website to help keep its customers and suppliers informed of topical events in the farming industry.
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Mack completes purchase of DGM Food Group
Mack has completed its purchase of the DGM Food Group and its subsidiary. Chairman Christopher Mack (pictured) hopes the move will help it to progress into both potatoes and organic vegetables.
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Tesco achieves record sales of Jubilee rose
Tesco has handed a cheque for £20,000 to the Cystic Fibrosis Trust following the enormous popularity of the exclusive flower last May.
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Whitty announces positive result to HRI review
Lord Whitty has today announced his conclusions for HRI following the Defra-commissioned Quinquennial review. The proposed changes should be in place by April 1, 2004.
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Sainsbury's sources new mushroom crates
Sainsbury's has sourced more cost effective and environmentally sound mushroom crates from Hays Asset Control Solutions.
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Bramley prices double
The processing price of Bramley apples has doubled since 2002, meaning many growers may shun the fresh market in favour of better prices in the processed sector.
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Mixed bag for Spanish sendings
Spanish exports for the nine months to the end of September 2002 were up four per cent in volume and 13 per cent in value on those for 2001.