All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 119
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EU ministers stand firm on GM block
European ministers have once again thrown out a Commission proposal to allow a GM ingredient into the EU food chain.
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OFT invites farmers' views on code
The Office of Fair Trading has invited the NFU, on a confidential basis, to build up and submit a dossier of alleged breaches of the OFT Code of Practice for supermarkets and their suppliers.
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ArticleRe:fresh your mind next week - last chance to register
Peter Durose of Tesco, Bob MacDowall from the Office of Fair Trading, Stuart Smith of Brakes, and Gillian Kynoch of The Scottish Executive are just some of the names with a platform to air their views and answer your questions during next week's Re:fresh Conference, sponsored by Prophet.
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Taiwan lifts ban on US apples
Taiwan has lifted a four-month ban on the import of US apples, which was imposed after moth larvae had been found in several shipments last year, according to its Council of Agriculture said.
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Sainsbury's caters for Good Lifers
Sainsbury’s is hoping to bring the concept of the allotment into the kitchen with the launch of a Living Salad.
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ArticleFTA help on WTD
The Freight Transport Association has launched another innovative product to help commercial vehicle operators manage the new Working Time Directive regulations.
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ArticleOliver's revolution will have to wait
Inflexible school dinner menus are slowing up Jamie Oliver revolution.
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ArticleMcDonald's releases healthier results
Fast-food giant McDonald’s increased focus on salads has proved the driving force for sales, boosting net profits by 42 per cent.
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M&S closure could cost 400 jobs
Marks & Spencer is considering 400 job cuts with the closure of a distribution centre in Tunbridge Wells.
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ArticleAsda said to be lining up Somerfield bid
The Financial Times reports that Asda is lining up Somerfield.
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Myners gets the bird
Marks & Spencers interim chairman Paul Myners may find himself unable to secure his position on a permanent basis, it has been reported.
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Thai government invests in fruit industry
Thailand plans to invest nearly fifty million baht in improving the quality of five popular Thai fruits, according to the country’s government agricultural officials.
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ArticleSainsbury's cucumber boom relaunches sandwich
On the back of a 21 per cent sales uplift, Sainsbury’s is hailing the “return of an English classic”, telling the UK consumer that cucumber sandwiches are back.
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ArticleZespri forecasts tricky kiwifruit start
Zespri kiwifruit is two weeks delayed and growers can expect a difficult start to their season.
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ArticleSeven and up for Redbridge
Redbridge Produce and Flowers has pioneered a scheme to bring fresh fruit to school children over the age of seven years.
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Pauleys makes it four
Foodservice supplier Pauleys has achieved the BRC global food standard for the fourth consecutive year.
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Gomez puts Jersey toms in Reserv
Importer Gomez has added Jersey to its list of quality sources for its Gomez Reserv™ range for the non-supermarket sector.Jersey growers will now provide into Gomez’s Beautiful and Tasty Tomato on the Vine line for the premium brand.
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ArticleGarden tenants discuss Saphir tie-up
New Covent Garden tenants have made the first step towards taking their futures and the future of the market into their own hands.
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ArticleTenants Association backs Saphir
Covent Garden Market Tenants’ Association executive committee advises tenants to back joint venture with Nick Saphir, to take market forward.
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Foreign fruit importers meet Thai growers
Thailand’s deputy commerce minister Suriya Lapwisuthisin believes that his bold move to invite over 100 fruit importers from 23 major countries to hold direct talks with Thai exporters and growers will help relieve this year's fruit glut.