All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 151
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Tesco moves into Chinese market
After a three year search, Tesco has become the latest supermarket giant to enter China.
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ArticleGreen declares high street war on M&S
Philip Green, rejected by M&S, has pledged to breathe down the retailer’s neck in every street and every shopping centre in the UK.
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Petit Forestier acquires Cool It! from BRS
Petit Forestier has acquired the refrigerated van division of BRS.
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ArticleHutchinson creates Spitalfields history
At the agm of the Spitalfields Market Tenants Association, Chris Hutchinson was unanimously elected as chairman for the year 2004/2005.
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Freshfel meets with CELCAA and Comission on promotion
Freshfel's general delegate recently took part in a CELCAA meeting with DG Agriculture on the promotion of agricultural products in the EU and on third markets.
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Freshfel export division to discuss market reform
Freshfel's export division is holding its next meeting on July 28, in Brussels.
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ArticleOrange banana can prevent blindness
The New Scientist has reported on a new strain of orange banana, which it is hoped will assist in the prevention of blindness in young children.
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ArticleGeest announces opening of International Produce
Geest plc has announced the official opening of Asda-dedicated International Produce and outlined the financial implications for Thames Fruit and EVS.
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Green demands shareholder support
Philipe Green urges M&S shareholders to voice their support for new bid.
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ArticleGreyfriars recruits from Latvia
A lack of local employees has led award-winning leading UK vegetable producer and marketeer, Greyfriars UK Ltd, to look overseas for workers to pack and harvest its fresh produce.
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ArticleBuy last-ever Desk Book now!
Take this unique opportunity to buy the Fresh Produce Desk Book 2004, the final chapter of what became known as the bible of the fresh produce industry, and have access to the facts and figures that could shape the direction of your business in years to come.
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ArticleFresh Quality Guide takes off in style
Freshfel Europe, Europe's fresh produce association, launched its Fresh Quality Guide for the fresh produce sector in February and attracted 10,000 visitors in its first two months on-line.
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ArticleChancellor's review branded a disgrace
The Freight Transport Association said that the Comprehensive Spending Review announced yesterday by the Chancellor is “disgraceful“.
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ArticleSainsbury's launches new biodegradable packaging
Sainsbury's has introduced new biodegradable packaging into its fresh produce aisles, with home-grown tomatoes the first product to be displayed in the trays.
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ArticleBanning livestock from orchards is ludicrous says CLA
Reports that the Food Standards Agency (FSA) is drawing up guidelines to ban livestock from orchards for up to a year before the fruit is due for picking have been received with incredulity.
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ArticleDarling slams M6 toll delay
The Freight Transport Association is concerned that planning and decision taking delays could mean that the proposed new M6 toll road between Birmingham and Manchester will not be open until 2019 - an astonishing 15 years away.
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ArticleRose unveils M&S blueprint
Marks & Spencer will look to return £2.3 billion to shareholders under new proposals from chief executive Stuart Rose.
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ArticleRecord June for British strawberries
Sales of British strawberries rose to record levels in June.
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ArticleGray & Adams when the chips are down
D Mortimer chooses Gray & Adams reefers for sturdiness and durability
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M&S cherry backing
Marks & Spencer, long-time supporter of the National Cherry & Soft Fruit Show, traditionally held at Detling at the same time as the Kent County Show, is backing a drive to widen participation.