All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 104

  • Cameo gets wider role
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    Cameo gets wider role

    2005-10-15T14:01:01Z

    Sainsbury's will be stocking English Cameo this year for the first time adding to consumer awareness already being created by Tesco, Somerfield, the Co-op, Budgens, and Booths Supermarkets.

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    Nation's diet theme for fruit show

    2005-10-14T12:01:00Z

    The theme of this year's National Fruit Show is Fruit for Health and Wealth to highlight the government's determination to improve the nation's diet.

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    Parripak gets RDS funding

    2005-10-13T16:01:00Z

    Parripak Food Ltd can now market cosmetically imperfect potatoes thanks to equipment funding from the Rural Development Service.

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    Food manufacturers urged to Improve

    2005-10-13T12:01:00Z

    The manufacturing industry needs to invest in training its employees of the future and get behind a new government drive to offer vocational subjects at school...

  • ACP exporters go online
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    ACP exporters go online

    2005-10-13T08:01:00Z

    A new online directory of tropical fruit and vegetable exporters has been launched by COLEACP/PIP...

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    M&S man to address US industry

    2005-10-12T14:01:01Z

    Andrew Sharp of M&S will address delegates at the PMA International Fresh Summit, in Atlanta next month.

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    Rembitt bins the competition

    2005-10-11T16:01:01Z

    Major UK fruit bin manufacturer Rembitt Ltd will be exhibiting its range of timber and ply-based bins in what will be its first appearance at the National Fruit Show.

  • Yes Peas! behind Red Tractor
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    Yes Peas! behind Red Tractor

    2005-10-11T13:01:00Z

    The YesPeas! Campaign is supporting Red Tractor as the headline sponsor of the Great British Food Theatre - part of the BBC Good Food Show.

  • Organics are set to take a prominent role at Fruit Logistica...
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    Organics and convenience centre stage at Fruit Logistica

    2005-10-11T09:01:01Z

    The 2006 edition of Fruit Logistica will feature a significant increase in numbers of exhibitors from the organic and convenience product sectors.

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    Harrods to open grocery store

    2005-10-10T17:01:00Z

    Harrods 102 intends to take the London grocery job upmarket.

  • Polish apple growers' threat to processors
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    Polish apple growers' threat to processors

    2005-10-10T12:01:01Z

    Poland’s apple growers are threatening a strike against processors, as they are not getting satisfaction from prices in processing sector.

  • Ramsay worships at Mayan temple
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    Ramsay worships at Mayan temple

    2005-10-10T10:01:01Z

    Greenvale AP has launched Mayan Gold, the first commercial Peruvian potato to be nationally listed in the UK into the market.

  • Sainsbury’s bounce returning
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    Sainsbury’s bounce returning

    2005-10-10T08:01:00Z

    Quarterly sales at Sainsbury's are 2.8 per cent up as a revamped advertising approach and price-cutting measures pay off.

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    US concedes on codling moth

    2005-10-09T16:01:01Z

    US authorities have agreed to tighten controls on apple exports to Taiwan after a codling moth larva was found in a shipment of Fuji apples from Washington state.

  • Margaret Beckett
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    Buy-in sought for low carbon future

    2005-10-09T14:01:00Z

    Big business is being urged by government to buy into its plans for energy-efficient investment and business opportunities in a low carbon economy.

  • Go West old sign: congestion zones are to extend
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    Markets gang up on TfL

    2005-10-09T12:01:02Z

    London’s market tenants are digging their heels in over the city’s congestion charge and stepping up efforts to force an exemption for the food trade.

  • Jim Juby
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    Redefinition of a marrow

    2005-10-08T18:01:03Z

    Tozer Seeds, the Cobham-based UK independent breeder, hopes to redefine the public perception of a marrow.

  • Pom'Alliance to overcome difficult start
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    Pom'Alliance to overcome difficult start

    2005-10-08T15:00:59Z

    French potato producer Pom’Alliance expects to overcome a tricky start to the season across Europe.

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    Produce is good for the bones

    2005-10-07T18:01:01Z

    New studies show that fruit and vegetables could help build bone strength during childhood and teenage years.

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    Health kick for BPC

    2005-10-07T16:01:01Z

    The British Potato Council has launched a new campaign to promote the healthiness of potatoes.