All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 109
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ArticleAGF: smaller but more focused
The organisers of this week’s AGF Totaal have put a positive spin on a show that reduced significantly in size since its last edition.
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Asda resists OFT pressure
Asda is resisting pressure from the Office of Fair Trading to go to mediation under the supermarket code of conduct following a dispute with a supplier.
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ArticleLiggins to leave on October 28
Following the announcement made earlier this year that the Covent Garden Market Authority’s general manager, Mike Liggins, would be retiring from his position in the autumn, the chairman, Brenda Dean, has confirmed that he will be leaving the Authority on October 28.
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ArticleShallots are the new onions
French chefs are tipping shallots as the “new onions”, following a survey by the British shallot industry’s marketing body, UKShallot.com.
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ArticleGangmaster action must not be watered down
Unions warn: pressure to water down gangmaster checks throws a lifeline to criminals.
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Israeli firm wins Gaza greenhouse tender
Israeli firm AA Polytiv has won a Palestinian Authority (PA) tender to supply covers for new greenhouses the PA plans to build in the Gaza Strip.
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ArticleBritish food showcased for EU ministers
A NFU ‘market stall’ was on display at an exhibition of British Food put on for EU environment and agriculture ministers on September 10.
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Morrisons delivery staff vote to strike
Morrisons is facing up to shelf shortages following an announcement of strike action by delivery staff.
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PMA supports hurricane Katrina relief efforts
The Produce Marketing Association has responded to the devastation along the US Gulf Coast.
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ArticleStena swings Ryder Cup deal
Stena Line appointed Preferred Supplier of Ferry Services to the 2006 Ryder Cup.
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ArticleEngland's bowlers aim for 5 A DAY
England's cricket heroes took time away from their preparations for the final test of this epic Ashes series to set the sights of young consumers on a modest 5 A DAY
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Veg link to bowel cancer prevention
Eating vegetables could help to prevent bowel cancer, say genetic scientists.
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Cranberry health kick
Cranberry juice encourages the formation of the most common type of kidney stones but still has health benefits, say scientists.
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Oil prices drop as international community rallies
Oil prices dropped on Friday following confirmation that foreign oil reserves will be made available to the US to reduce the impact of Hurricane Katrina on the industry.
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ArticleRees aims to enhance Improve
The food and drink skills council Improve has appointed a new UK operations manager, as part of a corporate reshuffle.
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Philippines fruit gets a fillip
Philippino fruit exports are set to rise as the Department of Agriculture (DA) is devoting over 60,000 hectares more land to farming, and encouraging clustering.
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ArticleJO Sims targets manufacturers
Fruit supplier JO Sims is launching a new website, specifically tailored to the needs of manufacturers.
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ArticleBanana firms face US court battles
On the back of the EU price-fixing probe, series of produce buyers and consumers in the US are reported to have filed lawsuits in Miami, alleging banana price fixing by multinationals such as Chiquita, Dole and Fresh Del Monte.
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Retail fears of bad year-end
Grocery sales are up year-on-year, but retailers fear worsening conditions as poor overall figures continue.
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Agrexco scraps 30-year deal with airline
Agrexco, Israel's primary exporter of fresh produce, has terminated its 30-year agreement with CAL Cargo Airlines, and signed an agreement with El Al to transport the company's wide range of products to Europe.