All articles by Martyn Fisher – Page 85
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ArticleProfits rise at Asda
Walmart-owned chain also saw group revenues and like-for-like sales rise in 2012 despite "challenging" conditions
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ArticleBlog: Evaluating the McDonald's fresh produce plan
The fast-food chain's idea will be merely a publicity stunt if its marketing strategies are not amended, writes Martyn Fisher
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ArticleSupply chains back CIPC initiative
PPA, FPSA, and NAAC join the potato farming industry in voicing support for the long-term retention of sprout suppressant CIPC
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ArticleBig £350k potato variety push
Major Potato Council campaign aims to reach 60 per cent of the UK's grocery-buying mothers
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ArticleEstonia fruit production plummets
Fruit production stood at over 28,000 tonnes in 2002 but the country's output was just 5,200 tonnes last year
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ArticleAunt Bessie's expands vegetable range
New vegetable sides unveiled by the frozen food firm, which claims a year-on-year growth rate three times higher than the market average
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ArticleAlliance to negate SAWS impact
A new ALP and BGA alliance hopes to highlight the economic importance of labour provision in the fresh produce sector
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ArticleDrop in profits at Tesco
Warm summer months boost sales at both Tesco and Sainsbury's, but the latter is the only major UK supermarket increasing its market share
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ArticleMcDonald's unveils fruit and veg plan
Customers of fast food giant will soon be able to enjoy a salad, fruit, or vegetables instead of French fries with their Big Mac
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ArticleSainsbury's online sales top £1bn
Supermarket now delivers to nearly 200,000 customers a week, and sales growth keeps on rising
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ArticleAldi sees pre-tax profits surge
Discount chain which is on track to open its 500th store has been trying to attract a broader demographic of customers
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ArticleIreland savours bountiful harvest
Irish yields up nearly 50 per cent on 2012, with bumper crops of apples, plums and pears
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ArticleGreenvale overcomes 'worst season in 40 years'
Despite the poorest potato crop in four decades in 2012, potato supplier still managed to increase its profitability
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ArticleBid to extend avocado season
A new variety of avocado is destined for shop shelves in the UK, with the South African supply period being extended by nearly a month
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ArticleSeven-a-day long-life link
Study ups the stakes for healthy eaters by suggesting a longer life for those consuming more fruit and veg
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ArticleMixed picture for UK exports
Exports of leguminous veg decline but fruit and nuts increase, according to new figures
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ArticleFruit delivery firm goes electric
A firm which delivers fresh fruit to more than 200 offices in London will 'save thousands' by making its vehicles electric
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ArticleHerb champion Warren Prestwich passes away
Former British Herb Trade Association chairman Warren Prestwich, who helped turn R&G into a leading supplier, has died
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ArticleRecord-breaking sales for Aldi
Discount supermarkets in the UK are celebrating strong sales growth figures, but Tesco sees its market share reduced
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ArticleRotten fruit earns retailer £15k fine
English supermarket owner hit with hefty fine for selling rotten fruit and inaccurately-labelled vegetables