All articles by Martyn Fisher – Page 32
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ArticleAsda suffers drop in like-for-like Q1 sales
Sales at the UK Big Four retailer, excluding fuel, fell 3.9 per cent during the 15 weeks to April 19 - the group's first quarter
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ArticleEast Malling boosts contract income
Further growth for the Kent-based centre of excellence in plant science, whose chief executive has moved to a new role
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ArticleGovernment must 'grow, buy and sell' more produce
British Growers Association boss Jack Ward wants to see Tories support a science-led approach to GM and reform the CAP
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ArticleJubilee strawberries set to be 'super sweet'
Retailers advised by UK Driscoll Jubilee growers to stock up and take advantage of this year’s sweeter, larger berry
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ArticleMarket man who sold rotten produce fined £2.4k
Bradford trader Shikh Abdul Waheed pleaded guilty to eight charges of selling produce not compliant with marketing standards
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ArticleRedesign for G's Fresh and Naked range
Brand will be supported by its biggest ever above-the-line marketing activity, with a plan that covers London Underground ads
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Article'Fresh' and 'green' working model helps Blue Skies up profit
The fruit business, which sells to retail and foodservice customers, increased its pre-tax profit from £2.1m to £3m in 2014
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ArticleJamaica to pump $250m into banana exports
Funding is being provided under the European Union-supported Jamaica Banana Accompanying Measures (JBAMs)
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ArticleTower block's deadly spider drama
Young mum claims to have found deadly spider eggs in bunch of Asda bananas, and throws them down the bin chute of her block of flats
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ArticleHuge tailbacks on A1 after produce lorry crash
The HGV carrying fruit and veg collided with a Highways Agency truck on the southbound carriageway near Grantham
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ArticleTangmere and Eric Wall launched as LEAF demo farms
Glasshouse horticulture businesses in West Sussex recognised for their commitment to sustainable farming
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ArticleArsenal stars sample infamous fruit
Mathieu Debuchy and Wojciech Szczesny brave durian, a fruit which also sparks an emergency situation in Jersey on the same day
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ArticleBranston posts £10.4m pre-tax profit on £115m turnover
The potato giant recovered strongly from a tough 2013, aided by reduced raw material costs and driving efficiency in its factories
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ArticleSwancote responds to potato product 'metalgate'
Greenvale-owned supplier to supermarkets of products which it is claimed contain traces of metal gives its side of the story
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ArticleFarmdrop to partner with Growing Underground
London-based 'green' produce delivery service is rapidly expanding, but not losing sight of its original mission
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ArticleVitacress herb display catches Blanc's eye
Herb giant played their part in the recent RHS Malvern Spring Festival, catching the eye of herb fan and TV chef Raymond Blanc
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ArticlePotato Council picks bumper sticker slogan
‘Potatoes not just tasty… naturally salt free, fat free and low in sugar too’ will be rolled out across a range of materials for the industry
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ArticleOrganic leaders hit upon goals to grow category
First time in six years industry chiefs had met to discuss the specific challenges with the sector
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ArticleMore potato products recalled over metal scare
A range of Sainsbury's, Waitrose and Morrisons products provided by a single supplier are the subject of an FSA recall
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ArticleLord Mayor visits market amid lease discussions
City of London Lord Mayor Alan Yarrow and other delegates tour New Spitalfield Market as lease discussions continue