All articles by Laura Gould – Page 72
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Sainsbury's top dog at retail awards
Sainsbury’s picked up a number of accolades at last week’s Retail Industry Awards, held at London's Grosvenor House hotel.
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ArticleFresh herbs unveiled as stress-busters
New research from Cardiff University has revealed a daily diet of fresh herbs can help combat a range of serious stress-related conditions, including high blood pressure, insomnia and anxiety.
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ArticleSmoothie firm not that Innocent
Smoothie specialist Innocent has been lambasted for its claims that its “superfood” drink removed bodily toxins and could supply more antioxidants than eating the recommended five daily portions of fruit and veg.
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Debenhams gives top spot to Fresh Direct
Fresh Direct has been awarded the Debenhams 2006 Christmas Supplier of the Year award.
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ArticleElsoms throws doors open to visitors
Elsoms Seeds is holding a brassica open day on October 11, next Thursday, at its premises just north of Spalding.
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T&G eyes up citrus specialist
New Zealand producer and exporter Turners & Growers is to make a full takeover bid for citrus grower Kerifresh.
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Tesco results defy wet summer
Tesco has unveiled a rise in first-half profits, despite the poor summer weather and an increasing sense of caution from UK shoppers.
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Baltfruit to bolster IFE Moscow
Russian importer Baltfruit has been confirmed as the official sponsor for the second edition of IFE Fresh Produce, which will take place on 23-25 October at Expocentr, Moscow.
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Spud storage issues cause for concern
Potatoes are likely to suffer storage rot this season due to climatic issues, is the stark warning from experts at the Central Science Laboratory (CSL), who have been monitoring disease levels during the season.
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ArticleFresca unveils revolutionary glasshouse project
A joint venture agreement between Fresca Group and three Dutch salad crop growers heralds the opening of the UK’s biggest ever glasshouse development.
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ArticleProduce World-Marshalls merger on cards
Produce World and Marshalls have confirmed they are in merger talks, with any potential deal subject to a successful conclusion to negotiations and contracts.
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Extremaduran plum crop woes
This summer’s Spanish plum deal was marred by poor weather early in the campaign, which caused a delay of approximately two weeks.
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"Fruity" veg found to reduce asthma
A diet of “fruity vegetables” and fish can help reduce asthma and allergies in children, according to a seven-year study released yesterday.
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ArticlePotato in King of Veg bid
The Real Potato Co has launched an online election campaign to crown the potato King of Veg.
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ArticleRemember more on an onion
Scientists have discovered that eating onions may improve your memory.
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Chiquita in positive mood after interim results
Chiquita has reported meaningful year-over-year banana price increases in July and August, and believes it will feel “minimal” impact from Hurricane Felix’s damage to banana plantations in Central America.
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Raw deal for Chilean stonefruit industry
Chilean plum exporters sent more fruit to Europe this year, but have suffered from diminishing returns and will not look back on 2007 with fondness.
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ArticleCalifornia stonefruit swinging
Imports of California peaches, plums and nectarines are in full swing for the second half of their shoulder in the UK, to bridge the gap between the tail-end of European fruit and the start of southern-hemisphere supplies.
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ArticleGAP winning hearts and minds
An impromptu round of applause marked the unveiling of the name change from EurepGAP to GlobalGAP last week, with members overwhelmingly welcoming the decision as the start of a new phase for international farm assurance.
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Asda adopts high-risk price plan
Asda is planning drastic measures to cope with soaring food costs, which some predict will see prices rise as much as 30 per cent by Christmas.