All articles by Kathy Hammond – Page 257

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    Spending boost shock

    2001-10-04T00:00:00Z

    Favorable reports emerge about retail spending as the widespread confusion surrounding the future of the UK economy deepens.

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    Capespan on the ball

    2001-10-04T00:00:00Z

    Capespan celebrates with its wholesale panellists.

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    Ministry backs free fruit

    2001-10-04T00:00:00Z

    The department of the environment, food and rural affairs, Defra, defends the government scheme to distribute free fruit to schools.

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    AMS in BA freight sting

    2001-10-04T00:00:00Z

    A UK importer has hit out at British Airways (BA) after the national airline attempted to hike produce freight prices amid slumping passenger demand.

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    Marketing all Zoëd up

    2001-10-04T00:00:00Z

    Zoë Leighton is named marketing manager at Lockwood Press.

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    Yorkshire looks local

    2001-10-03T00:00:00Z

    Growers in North Yorkshire are embarking on a local food initiative.

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    New Solas granted

    2001-10-03T00:00:00Z

    UK growers can now do battle more effectively against pests and disease thanks to specific off-label approvals for two products.

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    Roe group goes under

    2001-10-03T00:00:00Z

    One of the best known names in catering supply calls in the receivers.

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    Turkish lemons debut

    2001-10-03T00:00:00Z

    The citrus season kicks off for Turkey with lemon sendings to the UK.

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    More waste, less rubbish

    2001-10-02T00:00:00Z

    One supermarket is packaging all organic fruit in biodegradable materials.

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    Citrus market strong

    2001-10-02T00:00:00Z

    South Africa's citrus growers are closing the 2001 season in much better shape than last year.

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    Late grape warning

    2001-09-30T00:00:00Z

    The largest supplier of South African grapes into the UK warns of a late start to the season.

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    Potato prowess

    2001-09-27T00:00:00Z

    The British Potato Council (BPC) launches a computerised training kit to help UK retailers improve potato sales.

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    Pink on parade

    2001-09-27T00:00:00Z

    Pink Lady makes its mark on London Fashion Week.

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    Produce holding up

    2001-09-27T00:00:00Z

    The UK fresh produce industry has been largely unaffected by the terror attacks in the US earlier this month.

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    Europe's Favorita

    2001-09-27T00:00:00Z

    Ecuador's largest banana producing company visits the UK as part of its drive to infiltrate the European market.

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    Defra on the defensive

    2001-09-27T00:00:00Z

    The department for the environment, farming and rural affairs rebuts a recent Friends of the Earth report on pesticides testing in the UK.

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    Golden crisp opportunity

    2001-09-27T00:00:00Z

    A leading crisp manufacturer works with a multiple on own-label promotion.

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    Boon de Florette

    2001-09-27T00:00:00Z

    A French prepared salads grower earns international recognition for quality at its UK plant.

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    Belgian spud waxes lyrical

    2001-09-27T00:00:00Z

    An estimated 2,000 tonnes of waxy Flandria potatoes are expected to be available through the Belgian auctions this season.