All articles by Nina Pullman – Page 17
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MDS open for more member companies
Produce grad scheme is looking for more member companies as it unveils expansion plans and new training format
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M&S launches laser label avos
Mack has supplied M&S with its first laser labeled avocados in a move that will reduce packaging and cut the carbon footprint
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Special report: Going Dutch
From premium brands to direct supply contracts to retailers, businesses in the Netherlands are preparing for a new era of trading relationships with the UK. Nina Pullman went to visit
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Asda steps in to shift strawberry glut
Retailer has launched a new 700g punnet and will buy an additional 70 tonnes of berries as growers face early summer glut
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Say it with sunflowers
Waitrose uses father son sunflower grower team to promote Father’s Day and the start of British Flowers Week
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Wonky veg box scheme plans to expand
London-based Oddbox supplies boxes of wonky or surplus fruit and veg sourced from major growers and suppliers
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Tesco celebrates sixth quarter of growth
Food like-for-like sales grew by 2.7 per cent in the last quarter thanks to new healthy living campaign and secure price position
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Costa Rica eyes UK banana market
President of Corbana, Jorge Sauma, tells Nina Pullman of Costa Rica’s plan for growth and why an increase in global banana production is concerning
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G's welcomes almost 6,000 for Open Farm Sunday
Senior managers and campaign mascots were on hand at the company's Barway farm for its annual event to welcome the public
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Tesco buys extra 500 tonnes of strawberries
Retailer is selling 1kg boxes of strawberries for £3 to help shift crop flush caused by warm temperatures
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‘Broccoli and bananas are classed as dairy’
A new study has produced worrying evidence that children still do not understand the origin of major fresh produce items
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Pret introduces veggie fridges
Healthy fast food chain is expanding its campaign to promote vegetarian options with new veggie-only fridges in stores across the country
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Making veg 'seductive' boosts sales by 25 per cent
Giving veggie dishes indulgent names such as ‘sizzlin’ beans’ can increase sales and consumption, a new study has found
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New wholesale firm to serve off-site customers
Fresh Produce Brokers will serve large catering suppliers and regional markets from its NCGM and Evesham hubs
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Stunt offers gin and tonic in exchange for a cucumber
Hendrick’s Gin has announced it will serve gin and tonics in exchange for a cucumber in a new take on World Cucumber Day
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The sustainability agenda
How can producers respond sustainably to food crazes and what is the consumer appetite for ethical produce? President of organic watchdog Ecovia Intelligence, Amarjit Sahota, chats to Nina Pullman
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Borough Market establishes trader support fund
New fund will provide financial support to ‘hidden victims’ of terror attack as market prepare to reopen this week
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‘Inspirational’ Aichen wins Lifetime Achievement
AG Thames chairman Leon Aichen, Greenyard Flowers and Aldi were among the winners this year's Fresh Awards
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Poupart relaunches Ravenhill brand
Produce giant has unveiled premium produce brand with new-look visuals designed for high end retail
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Chefs embrace new veg-centric trend
A new trend to place veg at the heart of menus while meat becomes a support act is set to hit the UK foodservice sector