All articles by Tom Bonnett – Page 6
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Spar appoints fresh and frozen director
Spar has promoted Allan Maxted to the role of director of fresh and frozen foods.
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Innovation at heart of revamped Re:fresh debate
Morrisons, Florette and Thanet Earth are just some of the major industry names to have signed up to speak at this year’s revamped Re:fresh conference on May 17.
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NFU calls for greater security over High Speed Rail link
Farmers who are indirectly affected by the proposed High Speed Rail (HS2) rail link should be able to apply to guarantee the value of their homes, the NFU has said.
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Zespri deputy chairman cleared
Kiwifruit marketer Zespri’s deputy chairman Peter McBride has been cleared of allegations he was connected to illegal grafting of a new kiwifruit variety by his brother.
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Paice praises food and drink industry as key to economic growth
The UK's minister of state for agriculture and food has said the food and drink industry plays a crucial role in driving economic recovery.
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Asda integration of Netto leads to record market share
Asda’s full integration of its Netto stores has led it to an all-time record 17.9 market share and year-on-year growth of 7.8 per cent, Kantar Worldpanel figures show.
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Digital food safety system is 'no-brainer' to use
A new on-line food safety management system, used and endorsed by the John Lewis Partnership, has been officially launched by Hygiene Audit Systems, one of the UK’s leading food safety specialists.
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Ireland applies to test impact of GM on ecosystems
The Agriculture and Food Development Authority (Teagasc) in Ireland is applying for a licence to test the impact of GM potatoes to determine the potential impact this technology could have on ecosystems.
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Waitrose opens second store in Bahrain
Company pushing ahead with its plans to develop Middle East network in partnership with Dubai-based retailer Spinneys
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Wholesalers' fundraising pays for school in earthquake-stricken Chinese province
Fresh produce traders in London have helped build a school in the Sichuan area of China that was devastated by an 8.0 magnitude earthquake.
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Britain is shunning Sunday roast for plant-based foods
The UK is starting to shun Sunday roasts and the British banger for healthier plant-based swaps, a survey from Alpro indicates.
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Univeg signs deals with Bayer and Syngenta
Univeg has signed new separate co-operation agreements with agribusiness companies Bayer CropScience and Syngenta.
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British Carrot Growers' Association chairman passes on the baton
Chairman of the British Carrot Growers’ Association, Martin Evans, is leaving the post after seven years.
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Waitrose plans further expansion in Bahrain
Waitrose has opened its second store in Bahrain and has announced plans to expand further in the country in the coming years despite a rocky start.
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New logistics facilities announced in The Netherlands
A weekly Seatrade service with South and Central America set up by Vlissingen-based Continental Stevedoring Company (CSC) means the company can expect to handle some 750 million bananas a year.
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Chiquita campaign rolls into Milan
International fresh produce company Chiquita's Italian division has unveiled a new advertising promotion designed to draw attention to the quality of its branded bananas among commuters and tourists in Milan.
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Fresh Approach plans ‘sixfold increase’ in farm investment
Fresh Approach Produce (FAP) is planning an ambitious sixfold increase in investment, QV Foods and FAP sales and marketing director Simon Martin has revealed.
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Retailers ‘lack financial incentive’ to cut waste
Food waste campaigner and author Tristram Stuart has told MPs and Lords at a meeting in Westminster that supermarkets lack the financial incentive to reduce waste because they can pass on the costs to suppliers.
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FPC demands re-think of 'grave' rise in plant health check fees
The Fresh Produce Consortium is demanding Fera immediately changes plans to raise the price of plant health checks that could cost British growers and importers an extra £1.2 million over the next two years.
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NFU issues World Water Day warning
The NFU is using World Water Day to highlight the importance of ensuring agriculture has fair access to water amid increased competition during drought conditions.