All articles by Laura Gould – Page 88
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Tesco to deny watchdog accusations
Retail giant Tesco is expected to hit back at allegations that it exerts a stranglehold over the UK’s grocery market.
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Research on show at PLMA event
The spotlight will be turned on private labels at the Private Label Manufacturers Association’s (PLMA) World of Private Label International Show, to be held on 22-23 May in Amsterdam’s RAI Exhibition Centre.
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Rare cherries send prices soaring
Fresh cherries costing an astonishing £19.49 for a 300g punnet went have gone on sale across Tesco stores in London and the south-east.
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Patagonian cherry promotion hits UK
The Argentine government is to promote cherry exports from the Patagonia region in the UK ahead of the 2007-08 season.
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Blue Skies over Ghana's celebrations
Fresh-cut fruit firm Blue Skies has thrown its weight behind Ghana 50 UK, a season dedicated to the arts, culture and sport, created to mark 50 years of independence for the east African nation.
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Somerfield deems itself attractive target
The UK’s fifth-largest supermarket chain sees itself as an attractive target, chairman John Lovering said on Wednesday.
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Asda rolls out UK curry campaign
A daring campaign has been launched by retailer Asda to grow all of the ingredients needed for a curry - right here in the UK.
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Revamped recruitment website launches today
Tailor Made Resources, a specialist in recruitment for food manufacturing and fresh produce industries, has today launched a new website designed to attract candidates who are enthusiastic about food.
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Ethiopian flower sector in full bloom
Ethiopian deputy prime minister Addisu Legesse has said the government is committed to developing the country’s horticulture sector.
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EMR appoints new marketing manager
East Malling Research (EMR) has appointed Lisa Estorffe to the newly created role of commercial sales and marketing manager.
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Tesco to open eastern England sourcing office
Tesco is to open a regional buying office for the east of England to help small producers from the region sell goods through the retailer's stores.
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Eating greens can ward off colon cancer, says research
A diet high in fruit and low in meat can help reduce the risk of developing cancer of the colon, US researchers have reported.
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NFU Countryside launches campaign for local food
NFU Countryside has launched a consumer campaign to support local food producers to put local produce on weekly shopping lists across the UK.
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Tesco bananas get Amcor treatment
International banana giant Chiquita has chosen Amcor P-Plus modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) technology from Amcor Flexibles for its value and fun-sized banana packs to be sold in UK multiple Tesco.
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Washington in spotlight at Morrisons
Washington Apples has launched a major campaign across Morrisons supermarkets promoting the region's fruit.
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Harsh winter takes toll in California
Avocado growers in San Luis Obispo County, California, are counting their losses following a cold, dry winter, according to local agriculture experts.
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Feel Good feels packaging proud
Feel Good Drinks has unveiled new packaging for its full range of soft drinks.
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Sainsbury's considers deadline extension
J Sainsbury is willing to extend the deadline set for a bid from a private equity consortium, as long as “meaningful discussions” continue, chairman Philip Hampton has stated.
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PIP expands staff training scheme
The EU-funded Pesticides Initiative Programme (PIP) has rolled out its field training workshops to some 10 ACP countries in recent months, following a successful pilot experience carried out in Senegal in 2006.
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Ethiopia receives horticultural boost
Ethiopia’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has allocated 400,000 hectares of land for fruit, vegetable and horticulture producers in the country’s Rift Valley, Dire Dawa, Dedesa Valley and Tana Belese Corridors.