All articles by John Broy – Page 11
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IGD reports rising interest in British produce
Food and grocery think tank IGD has published a report citing that 56 per cent consumers would buy British foods when shopping and that farmers markets have played a role in improving their shopping experience.
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Vitacress in Sunday Times top 100 report
Vitacress Salads has been named in the top 100 UK firms with fastest growing profits in a new report.
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BRC wants block on return to local rates
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has stressed that returning to locally controlled business rates will prove disastrous for the retail sector.
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Food and Environment education bids to support national curriculum
Personnel from the food and environment education sector came together last week to discuss ways in which education of these topics can support the national curriculum.
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CCFRA issues guide
CCFRA’s latest guide aims to assist microbiologists assess the reliability of results from microbiological analyses - of food, raw materials, ingredients and environmental samples.
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Feel Good spritz up the market
The Feel Good Drinks Company has extended its premium Feel Good brand into a new “Spritz” range, mixing its blend of fruit juices and sparkling spring water.
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Davis stays on bumper salary at Sainsbury's
Sir Peter Davis is continuing to earn a salary of £800,000 a year as Sainsbury’s new chairman, £125,000 more than received by Justin King, his successor as chief executive.
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Pokon and Chrysal launches UK susidiary
Flowercare specialist Pokon & Chrysal has launched a UK subsidiary.
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M&S to cut 1,000 jobs
Retailer Marks and Spencer has announced plans to cut 1,000 top jobs over the next two years.
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Supermarkets accused of organic price hike
Supermarkets have been accused of cashing in on the organic food boom with mark-ups of up to 63 per cent on fruit and vegetables.
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CBI survey reports retail sales cool
The CBI has reported that retailers have been hit by poor weather as it published a survey showing a slowdown in sales growth.
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Defra to support centres of excellence
Defra is to support two new horticulture centres of excellence following the restructuring of the Horticulture Research International at Warwick.
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FTA welcomes Chancellor's decision
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the news that the introduction of the new scheme to tax lorries by distance has been delayed from 2006 to 2008.
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Gangmasters jailed for migrant worker fraud
A gangmaster father and son team have been jailed for seven years each for employing up to 1,700 illegal workers in a multi-million pound scam.
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NFU announces Farm Retailer of the Year
A Sussex farmer who attracts half a million visitors a year to his farm shop has won Farm Retailer of the Year at the NFU Farming Excellence Awards.
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Natureseal extends freshness and shelf life
Agricoat promoted its NatureSeal formulations at the Food and Drink expo show for the third time.
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Manchett to leave MBM
MBM Produce has announced that chairman of the board John Manchett will be leaving the company on June 25 2004.
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Somerfield expands into convenience market
Somerfield has confirmed its plans to expand into the convenience store market with the purchase of Scottish chain Aberness.
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Morrisons price cuts continue
Morrisons has announced it plans to reduce prices on a further 2,000 Safeway products over the next month.
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Norfolk IT forum details announced
The first Norfolk Anglia IT Managers Forum will be held on March 24 at Norwich City Football Club.