All articles by Nina Pullman – Page 66
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ArticleTesco delists Ribena and Capri-Sun
UK’s largest retailer says move is bid to combat childhood obesity, and will replace drinks with own-brand or no-added-sugar products
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ArticleGilbert Thompson acquires Sharrocks Fresh Produce
Acquisition means sibling-run Leeds wholesaler will double fresh produce capacity across whole of northern England
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ArticleNew chairman for Red Tractor scheme
Food and drink industry veteran Jim Moseley will succeed David Gregory as chairman of Red Tractor operator AFS
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ArticleThe Co-op’s price cuts see sales rise
Retailer in growth for first time since July 2014 following launch of ‘Fresh Three’ promotions as sales rise one per cent
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ArticleUS grows European sweet potato market
Growers have increased acreage for 2015 season following ‘rapidly growing’ European demand
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ArticleConsumers ‘should know’ about supplier levies
NFU's Chris Hartfield puts spotlight on supplier fines following consumer complaints in Q&A with Sainsbury's head of technical Beth Hart
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Article'Beloved' Bradford wholesaler passes away
Peter King, who had a 48-year association with the Yorkshire market, has passed away after losing his battle with lung cancer
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ArticleBiopesticides could fill ‘gap in market’
More relaxed regulations for biopesticides could help fill gap created by withdrawal and restrictions on chemical products
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ArticleGrowers 'will employ less staff' to counter Living Wage
Companies will ‘absolutely’ look to reduce staff numbers, as well as switching to less labour-intensive growing systems
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ArticleAndy Adcock promoted to M&S director of food
Retailer announces management shake-up as Steve Rowe replaces John Dixon as executive director of general merchandise
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ArticlePotato firm invests £1.25m in factory
Northern Irish potato supplier with strong export focus has said new facilities will enable it to cater for European market
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ArticleDefra launches Food and Farming Plan
A meeting of 80 industry representatives discussed seven key themes for future policymaking in food and farming sector
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ArticleSalad category diversifies into exotics
The exotic salad market is burgeoning as consumers choose new flavours with fruit, grain and protein additions, leading to plenty of new opportunities for suppliers
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ArticleNew berry and asparagus firm launches
Rupert Hargreaves and Jamie Petchell’s new company, Global Plant Genetics, will specialise in soft-fruit and asparagus seed supply and intellectual property management
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ArticleBerries aim for the billions
Retail promotions put berries centre stage as a later Wimbledon ensured strong availability. Elsewhere, growers debate the impact of glasshouse strawberries
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ArticleGrowers ‘may face' Malling Centenary shortage
Popularity of strawberry variety Malling Centenary has led to propagators urging growers to 'get orders in early' for 2016 season
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ArticleAmazon Fresh 'may be' set for UK launch
Grocery arm of global retail giant is reportedly set for a UK launch as early as September, and is said to be in talks with suppliers
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ArticleFuture of foodservice is ‘anything, anywhere’
Suppliers and operators in the foodservice sector need to become as flexible as the consumer, a new study has said
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ArticleFruit packer names general manager
Frozen food veteran Paul Tyrer has joined Evesham firm Ackio to oversee all operations after career with Ross Young’s
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ArticleSenegal mango season underway
Ethical mango producer EcoPeace has already sold over 100 boxes during its fourth season in the UK