All articles by Nina Pullman – Page 26
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ArticleFreight delayed due to Portsmouth bomb scare
An unexploded WW2 bomb found in Portsmouth harbour caused delays of around six hours to some shipping schedules
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ArticleOcado looking to expand organic prepared range
Head of buying says online retailer is looking to expand its organic prepared range and expects further growth in organic sales
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ArticleFairtrade targets fruit buyers
Certification schemes such as Fairtrade Foundation have new value as consumers now expect produce to meet ethical, as well as environmental standards
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ArticleOrganic sales growth is ‘accelerating’
The organic market has grown by an ‘exceptional’ 7.1 per cent thanks to bigger retail ranges and double-digit produce sales growth
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ArticleEuropean retailers reacted ‘more quickly’ to shortages
Raising prices on affected lines sooner would have prevented gaps on UK retail shelves, some suppliers have claimed
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ArticleFormer Tesco Asia manager joins Richard Hochfeld
Martin O’Sullivan has joined Kent fruit supplier as director of business development after heading up Tesco’s fresh food sourcing in Asia
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ArticleExports key to fresh produce growth, says minister
Secretary of State for Scotland David Mundell said growing exports of British fresh produce should be a key priority
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ArticleMorrisons unveils UK sourcing drive
Retailer is searching for more than 200 new UK suppliers and will view prospective products through a new ‘buyer roadshow’
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ArticlePotato grower enters pre pack market
Chipping supplier Isle of Ely Produce has launched a new salad and baking potato brand to mark its entrance into pre pack
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ArticleAll change in Pratts technical team
Leigh Spanner has joined from Chingford while technical director Lucy Jordan has moved to a technical role at Morrisons
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ArticleNew food festival launches in London
London Food Month will take place in June this year and include restaurant events and brand new night market
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ArticleRobot bees 'could help counter pollinator decline'
Mini drones that can pollinate crops could be used as bee alternatives and counter pollinator declines, a new study has said
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VideoWatch: High spirits at Scott Farms
The Sweet Potato Company's Garry Smith gives FPJ a tour of the Scott Farms stand at Fruit Logistica last week
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ArticleTesco leads food to go market
Supermarkets and contemporary fast food chains are leading the food to go market, according to a new report
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ArticleDaffodil delivery not enough to secure Welsh win
Welsh produce brand Blas y Tir delivered first daffodils of the season to the national rugby team ahead of clash against England
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ArticleBranded kiwiberry poised for new marketing push
First major marketing for Nergi in the UK will include tastings and blogger engagement aiming to ‘convince the consumer’
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ArticleWaitrose announces six proposed store closures
Premium retailer says around 500 jobs could go due to proposed closure of six stores but new openings in 2017 will go ahead
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ArticleAsda ramps up local sourcing in south west
New buying manager Alan Jackson will help small and medium-sized suppliers in the south west win listings at Asda
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Article‘Kanzi man’ helps to grow brand engagement
Apple brand will use the Kanzi man to help grow consumer engagement via social media for the upcoming season
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ArticleGrower unveils ‘Spud Love’ giveaway
Mash Direct are offering the chance to send a Valentine’s message written on a potato and a champagne gift box