All articles by John Broy – Page 19
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Eurodix gives boost to South African project
UK citrus fruit importers Eurodix has given a financial boost to an iniatiative to build a crèche for more than 100 children in South Africa.
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FFB predicts 2004 export increase
Eighty per cent of UK food and drinks producers from the UK expect international sales to grow in 2004, according to a survey by Food from Britain (FFB).
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Sainsbury's prepares for corner shop battle
Sainsbury’s is preparing a bid for the largest remaining independent player in the convenience store sector.
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Somerfield reveals franchise plans
Somerfield has heightened speculation that it will bid for Londis, by announcing that it wants a franchise network.
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Entrepreneur in last-minute Safeway bid
Retail entrepreneur John Lovering is planning a last-minute £3.5 billion bid for Safeway, in a bid to snatch the supermarket group from Morrisons.
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Grocery sales drive 2003 retail performance
Grocery sales have driven a 5.5 per cent increase in retail performance in 2003, according to a new report from Information Resources.
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Lauritizen Cool announces new banana service
Lauritzen Cool/Mann Reefers have started a new weekly service operating between Central America and Europe.
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MDS shows its Worth
Management Development Services (MDS) has announced Duncan Worth has become the group’s latest board member.
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FTA wants more changes to London lorry ban
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the decriminalisation of the London lorry ban, but says it could create further issues.
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Zon reports increase in turnover
Zon, the Dutch auction, has announced it achieved a turnover of 263 million euros in 2003, an increase of 15 per cent in 2002.
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Defra funding backs East England farmers
Defra grants of nearly £500,000 were allocated to East of England projects last month, supporting farmers and agricultural businesses.
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Greenery UK announces MDS membership
Greenery UK has confirmed it is the latest member to join Management Development Services (MDS).
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BRC says no to local tax proposal
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has voiced concerns over claims by government minister Nick Raynsford that business rates should be re-localised.
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Ward defends ring-rot farmer
Graham Ward, chairman of the NFU horticulture board, has responded angrily to a member’s claim that the board should be doing more to support grower John Morgan whose potato crop suffered at the hands of ring-rot.
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Nominations announced for NFU president
THE NFU has received five nominations for the post of NFU president.
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HPL and Philpot's form new link
Hellmann Perishable Logistics (HPL) and Philpot's have announced details of a new working partnership.
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South African drop in grape volume
Contradicting earlier reports, heavy rainfall in the Orange River region could reduce forecast total export volumes by around 7.5 per cent.
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Chiquita Brands International announces new president
Chiquita Brands International Inc has named Fernando Aguirre as its new president and chief executive officer.
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Compass chairman gives healthy direction
Sir Francis Mackay, the chairman of the Compass Group has urged the food industry to shape up and increase the healthy options on offer to the consumer.
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Eurotunnel awarded "Golden Trucks"
Eurotunnel has been awarded two “Golden Trucks” (Camion d'Or) in recognition of its efforts to promote road safety among truck drivers using its cross-Channel shuttle service.