All articles by Thomas Hobbs – Page 21
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Mixed quarterly report for Tesco
Global retail giant Tesco has outlined its result for the third quarter of the year, reporting on varied results both at home in the UK and overseas.
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Rate rise will be ‘kiss of death’ for greengrocers
Any business rate increases in the current economic climate would be disastrous for greengrocers, according to several leading businesses.
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Tesco to consider future of Fresh & Easy
Tesco, the world's third-largest retailer, is to begin a strategic review of its US business Fresh & Easy, a clear signal to the industry and media alike that it plans to exit the US market.
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Supermarket adjudicator given teeth
The government has confirmed that the Groceries Code Adjudicator bill will give the watchdog the power to fine supermarkets who unfairly deal with their suppliers.
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Vegetable gardens set for Mars and the Moon
The Chinese government is planning to grow vegetables on Mars and the Moon after researchers deemed preliminary testing in Beijing a success.
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CAP support is 'good news' says analyst
UK growers should be optimistic heading into the new year according to Nick Tapp, head of agri-business at rural property consultancy Bidwells.
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Senior management changes at Agrovista
UK-based crop protection specialist Agrovista UK has announced changes to its senior management team.
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Tesco wins award for South African stonefruit
UK retail giant Tesco has received the accolade of South African Stonefruit Retailer of the Year 2012 from the country's grower union HORTGRO.
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Potato industry reflects on poor season
Many potato growers have written off whole fields, with losses of £3,000 a hectare, according to agronomist Denis Buckley, who was speaking at last week’s Adas Syngenta Progressive Potato Farming Conference.
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UK apple groups sign Smitten deal
Two of the UK's leading top-fruit suppliers say they see excellent opportunities for Smitten, the brand name used for an early-harvesting apple called PremA17 that was first bred in New Zealand by crossing Royal Gala and Braeburn with two English varieties, Fiesta and Falstaff.
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Belgian acquisition for ND
Nobert Dentressangle has completed the acquisition of Belgian logistics company Nova Natie.
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Fruit and veg drive for Tesco
Tesco has announced the launch of several new ranges of fruit and vegetables.
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New retail regulations to end 'artificial' discounts
Eight UK supermarkets, including Tesco and Sainsbury's, have agreed to a new code set by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) to ensure that special offers and discounts remain fair.
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Scientists map watermelon genome
An international consortium of scientists has mapped the watermelon genome paving the way for further breeding developments.
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UK importer enjoys mango success
London-based fruit importer HL Hall International says it has sold 576,000kgs of imported mangoes in 2012.
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Fyffes to import more Peruvian bananas
Fyffes is planning to increase the volume of organic bananas it sources from Peru as the country looks to increase the volume it ships overseas.
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Total Produce UK appoints senior director
Total Produce has appointed Mark Player as managing director of its retail and imports business.
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'Food industry must unite' warns scientist
Growers and farmers must move forward with a united approach if they are to meet challenges to UK food production in the coming years according to a leading scientist.
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LinkedIn recruitment drive for G's
G’s Fresh has been using LinkedIn, the social networking site for working professionals, to promote the benefits of a career in the fresh produce industry.
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Potato Council's R&D man wins award
Dr Mike Storey, head of research and development at the Potato Council, took home the coveted British Potato Industry Award at the Seed Industry Event dinner held last week (20 November) in Perth, Scotland.