All articles by Nina Pullman – Page 75
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ArticlePrepare for SWD, berry producers told
Mass traps, field hygiene and chemicals are among the tools berry producers need to control the SWD fruit fly
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ArticleIndustry fears lack of crop protection, FPJ finds
Leading figures interviewed at Fruit Logistica claim tackling pests and population growth are the industry’s biggest challenges
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ArticleLive Trace offers new traceability solution
New cloud computing software Live Trace offers ‘first-of-its-kind’ app and traceability package generated by iPhone photos of the field
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ArticleTacon plans survey of 8,000 suppliers
Groceries Code Adjudicator plans ‘major’ survey to gain more insight into supplier relations at senior level dinner
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ArticleAudit costs to be slashed by tie-ups
New partnerships between GlobalGAP and LEAF, Univeg and Rewe to enable combined audits and reduce costs
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ArticleTesco to be investigated over supplier relations
Groceries Code Adjudicator Christine Tacon has launched the first investigation into a retailer’s supplier relations
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ArticleScott Farms unifies as global brand
North Carolina sweet potato firm merges marketing with UK subsidiary Scott Farms UK to create consolidated global brand
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Article‘Incompetent’ gangmaster stripped of GLA licence
A labour supplier to pea and sprout growers in the West Midlands has had licence removed after underpaying workers
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ArticleTotal Produce acquires stake in Gambles Group
Fresh produce giant announces fourth investment in North America with 50 per stake in Canadian Gambles Group
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ArticleSRA launches new supplier network
New ‘ultimate matchmaking tool’ will link sustainable suppliers with caterers, restaurants and public sector services
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ArticleSpecial report: Outside the box
Does a cod have anything in common with a cabbage? What can potato production learn from pork? And what could an avocado producer take from the automotive industry? Nina Pullman finds out
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ArticleInterview: Ready for action
Pret salads have become a mainstay of many an office lunchtime, leading to the chain’s strong sales growth. Category buyer Kay Savile talks to Nina Pullman about consumer trends in snack salads and how buying plans change during the year
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ArticleSpotlight on Sainsbury's
Science, technology and big data provided the focus for Sainsbury’s Farming Conference, which had a record attendance of 650 farmers and growers
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ArticleInterview: Brand Batchelar
Director of Sainsbury’s brand, Judith Batchelar, chats to Nina Pullman about price cuts, satellites and why Mike Coupe is in it for the long-term
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ArticlePoised for a bright future
Raspberry returns were down in 2014 as high yields led to retail promotions, but the news is a drop in the ocean for the consistently strong soft-fruit category
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ArticleGrowers fear plans to 'resist' glasshouse expansion
Lea Valley growers say blocking future expansions would threaten the future of their businesses and plans should be amended
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ArticleDefra blamed for rejected exports
Essex potato growers have lost £250k after 24 consignments were rejected from the Canaries for failing soil tolerance levels
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ArticleTesco stores hit by banana shortages
Vessel leaving from Costa Rica delayed by bad weather leading to shortages across Tesco’s UK stores
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ArticleSainsbury’s partners with The Beano
Dennis and friends enact real-world campaign by swapping vouchers for sporting equipment and activities
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ArticleWaitrose to create 2,000 jobs
Retailer continues expansion programme with 16 new shop openings in 2015 and two major redevelopments