All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 163
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Sainsbury's restructure imminent
Justin King is expected to make sweeping changes to bring in his own team at Sainsbury's, while City talk is of a potential takeover by Philip Green.
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ArticleGreenvale acquires Avicorn Ltd
Greenvale AP has agreed to acquire 100 per cent of the shares in Avicorn Ltd, the award-winning export company.
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Interflora sale looks imminent
The independence of Interflora, the florist network, is in the balance
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ArticleTomato growers advised on IPM
Tomato growers were advised by a leading tomato pest expert that employing the latest chemistry, as part of an IPM strategy, could help overcome problems relating to variations between tomato pests, and combat resistance.
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ArticleHarry Potter turns to apples...
... and wins Scarborough schoolgirl national Le Crunch competition
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ArticleOberon war against tomato pests
Certis hosted a tomato conference at HRI Wellesbourne, and took the opportunity to introduce Oberon, its new insecticide for the dual control of spider mite and whitefly in tomato crops.
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ArticleFlandria asparagus production area increases
According to preliminary estimates, the total area planted with Flandria asparagus in 2004 has risen to 160ha, a 9.4 per cent increase on 2003.
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ArticleZespri and HortResearch forge new alliance
Marketing and science took a step closer to each other with the signing of a new operating agreement between Zespri and HortResearch in New Zealand.
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ArticleWaitrose buys 19 stores from Morrisons
Waitrose became the first UK retailer to buy former Safeway stores from Morrisons yesterday, taking 19 off the Bradford-based chain.
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ArticleArbor branches out into marketing
Arbor Marketing held a launch party in Earls Court, London, last night, to mark its transformation from trading company Arbor International.
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ArticleSainsbury's reports like-for-like fall
Sainsbury’s this morning (March 26) reported a 0.2 per cent fall in like-for-like sales for the January to March period when compared with last year.
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ArticleFlandria is largest quality mark for fresh vegetables in Europe
With a production volume in excess of 474,394 tonnes in 2003, Belgium's Flandria has become the largest quality mark for fresh vegetables in Europe.
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ArticleFT reports Sainsbury's fallout
According to the Financial Times, Sainsbury's chief executive Sir Peter Davis and his soon-to-be successor Justin King have fallen out over the presentation of tomorrow's trading statement.
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Article5-a-day logo reaches first birthday
On the first anniversary of the launch of its 5-a-day logo in March 2003, the department of health (DoH) is urging organisations to demonstrate their commitment to promoting healthy eating by joining the 314 organisations who have already signed up to use the logo.
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ArticleBelgian supply calendar in four languages
New calendars of the main types of Belgian fruit and vegetables supplied is now available from Flandria and VLAM.
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ArticleDubai could become centre of produce world
A new $50 million flower and perishables centre in Dubai is being touted as the new hub for the global perishables trade.
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ArticleNew chairman and member for Mango Association
The Mango Association announces the appointment of a new chairman and new member for 2004.
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Europe’s largest natural and organic trade event gets bigger
The UK’s largest natural and organic trade event, Natural Products Europe and Organic Products Europe once again join forces at Olympia’s Grand Hall, London on April 4 and 5.
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Management buyout at John Palin (Wholesale)
A management buyout has been completed at Tansley based firm, John Palin (Wholesale), one of the UK’s leading independent wholesalers of fruit and vegetables.