All articles by John Broy – Page 39
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Catering firm loses big money deal
Catering company, Sodexho is believed to have lost its big money contract with investment bank Merrill Lynch
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Safeway expects bid update in next seven days
The Competition Commission investigating the Safeway bid plans is expected to give its thoughts next week on the complex bid situation.
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Nursery benefits from Defra grant
Lansen Nursery's new production and marketing projects have reached fruition thanks to a Defra grant of £190,000.
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Tesco plans for allergy sufferers
Tesco is launching its own-label range of foods for people suffering from allergies with the help of a mother whose young boy has severe food intolerances.
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Northern Foods directors rewarded despite loss
Two directors at Northern Foods received increases in their pay packages of more than 16 per cent, despite a fall in underlying profit.
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Fruit and veg dent healthcare costs
Eating plenty of fruit and vegetables in middle age may lead to lower healthcare costs later in life according to PMA Freshline.
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BPC discovers further cases of potato blight
The British Potato Council (BPC) has confirmed that further cases of potato blight have been confirmed bringing the total to 17 over the last five weeks.
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Industry welcomes discussions on environmental liability
The decision made by European ministers in the environmental council not to introduce compulsory environmental liability insurance in the proposed directive, has been welcomed by the industry
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Kenya Flower Day
Kenya Flower Day (June 17) saw Erastus Mureithi, chairman of the Kenya Flower Council (KFC), announce that 2002 had been a successful year for the Kenyan flower industry but it had not come without its upheavals.
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TV star to present farm awards
Children's BBC television presenter, Mark Speight will present the prizes to the Scottish winners of HSE's children's farm safety poster competition next week
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Green farmers need to shout about efforts
Farmers and growers following green guidelines are being urged to take credit where it is due.
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Tesco to reconsider contracts
Tesco may bow to shareholder pressure and change the contracts of its top executives
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Government challenges food manufacturers
Health and food standard officials have ordered food manufacturers to reduce fats and sugars in their products as the NHS is becoming burdened with obesity-related health issues
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MP will keep up GM campaign despite job loss
The most outspoken critic of the prime minister's policy on GM foods, MP Michael Meacher, has lost his environment job but will keep on debating.
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Sainsbury's reveals soft targets
Sainsbury's has revealed the performance targets agreed with Sir Peter Davis as he prepares to step up to the chairmanship of the supermarket group.
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Lingarden sets out stall
Lingarden has announced it wants to become the premier "one-stop-shop" supplier of cut flowers, houseplants and garden plants
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Midlands Grower Show
The Midlands Regional Grower Show will take place on June 25 at HRI Wellesbourne.
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CCFRA issues new guidlines
CCFRA has published two new guidelines to help companies refurbishing their premises
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Entrepreneurs end bid for Somerfield
The two entrepreneurs targeting Somerfield have officially ditched their takeover attempt
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French summer fruits get a boost
This year's "Sunshine Fruits from France" campaign is now underway. Now in its fifth year, the programme will focus on the health aspects of summer and the goodness of the French fruits.