All articles by Thomas Hobbs – Page 26
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ArticleQuick introduction for new Chiquita CEO
US-based fresh produce marketer Chiquita Brands International has officially welcomed its newly appointed chief executive, Ed Lonergan, presenting him with a banana business dictionary to ensure the former healthcare executive gets up to speed quickly.
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ArticleMaersk will no longer ship to Iran
Global shipping giant Maersk has suspended port calls in Iran in response to the West’s tightening of trade sanctions, according to a company spokesperson.
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ArticleBolland says M&S will focus on India
Marks & Spencer will look to expand into India according to its CEO Marc Bolland.
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ArticleAbel & Cole bought out by William Jackson
Organic vegetable box company Abel & Cole has been acquired by the William Jackson Food Group (WJFG).
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ArticleMove to Marseille wholesale market for Halls
European fruit exporter HL Hall International, one of the largest avocado producers in South Africa, has opened a new office in Marseille's wholesale market.
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ArticleScottish potato sector 'is in crisis'
Further bad weather has hit Scottish potato growers in the past week, with fears of mass shortages over the winter season.
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ArticleDEFRA reveals bad news for fruit and veg
A new publication from DEFRA shows that the fresh produce industry has been been one of the hardest hit sectors from the food industry since the global recession started in 2007.
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ArticleOnion factory recognised with safety award
A Huntingdon-based onion packing factory has been recognised for its alarm system at the National Food and Drink Health and Safety Awards.
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ArticleFresh face at MorePeople
Fresh produce recruitment agency MorePeople has appointed Denis Chamberlain as its new associate director.
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ArticleNew MD of convenience for Morrisons
Morrisons has appointed group strategy director Gordon Mowat to the newly formed role of managing director of convenience.
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ArticleCo-op blueberries celebrate Fairtrade first
The Co-operative will switch all of its winter blueberries to Fairtrade from 25 November.
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ArticleGlobalGAP set to issue new fruit & veg toolkit
International horticultural certification provider GlobalGAP has developed a new toolkit for assessing microbiological risks in the primary production of fresh fruit and vegetables.
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ArticleScotland forms Europe's largest agri college
Four Scottish colleges have merged to form Scotland's Rural University College (SRUC).
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ArticlePink Lady 'better known than Granny Smith'
Pink Lady has become the best-known apple among women in the UK, according to new research by Ipsos Mori, supplanting Granny Smith at the top.
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Beetroot 'lowers blood pressure'
The British Heart Foundation claims beetroot juice can lower high blood pressure
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Farmers' market first for Camden
Camden Lock Market has confirmed that it will open its first ever farmers' market.
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Consumption falls among UK adults
The level of fruit and vegetables consumed by UK adults is in decline, according to new data released by DEFRA
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ArticleWaitrose to ban use of neonicotinoids
Supermarket makes unilateral decision to ban controversial chemicals
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Gwyneth helps boost kale sales
Celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow have helped boost sales of kale
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ArticleM&S posts a rise in food sales
Marks & Spencer has announced a four per cent rise in quarterly food sales.