All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 180
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FRESH conference opens doors on Thursday
The first FRESH Congress opens in Paris this week with 400 delegates from 27 countries.
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ArticleHewitt comments on Safeway decision
Trade and industry secretary explains thinking behind decision to bar Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury's from bidding process.
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ArticleFarmers welcome Safeway decision
NFU expresses support for the decision by Competition Commission to uphold Morrisons bid.
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ArticleTesco beats rest in fresh produce
Tesco, ommitted from the race to take over Safeway, is celebrating its award of Fresh Produce Retailer of the Year 2003.
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Be prepared for meals conference
Prepared Meal Solutions is a new conference on the expanding ready meals market, taking place on October 21-22 in London.
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Public united against GM foods
The British public has delivered a damning verdict on genetic modification.
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ArticleFuel hike criticised by freight industry
Fuel hike to add £500 per vehicle to operating costs
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ArticleCo-op launches innovative French/English apple campaign
The Co-op has introduced promotional packs of French apples into its stores, encouraging shoppers to buy British next time.
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ArticleNew port of entry pressures for importers
A new directive from Brussels means produce from thrid countries will be inspected pre-customs clearance on arrival in the UK.
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Spielrein speaks for wholesalers
World Union of Wholesale markets president Marc Spielrein talked exclusively to the Journal this week.
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ArticleWholesalers catching on to food safety issues
The quality and safety of fruit and vegetables sold by wholesale markets around the globe will be high on the agenda at the 23rd congress of the World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) in Portugal.
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ArticleCapespan hands out rewards
Capespan offered its panellists a golf day as thanks for their efforts this year.
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ArticleSegmentation at AGF Totaal trade fair is a hit
Exhibitors and visitors enthusiastic about new trade fair layout and atmosphere
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ArticleImport control issues being ironed out
After two years of work, the working party on import controls has delivered positive news.
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ArticleSweet moves into sales at Beacon
Robert Sweet is taking on a new sales role with fast-growing ingredients specialist Beacon Foods.
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Category management conference
Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) Category Management conference to address supplier and retailer challenges.
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ArticlePMA starts global seminars in Chile
US trade body Produce Marketing Association holds first "global" seminar in Santiago, Chile.
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Green still in the hunt for Safeway
The fifth known suitor of Safeway, entrepreneur Philip Green, has been busy quashing rumours that he is to pull out of the bidding process.
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ArticleAsda could be searching for Safeway partners
Asda is thought to be hunting down a financial bidder to ensure it plays some part in the takeover of Safeway.
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ArticleUK government to give green light to GM farming
UK broadsheet The Sunday Times reports that the government is to give the go ahead to producers for the commercial production of genetically modified crops.