All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 184
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ArticleSafeway decision delayed by six days
The Competition Commission has been granted more time before delivering its decision on Safeway.
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ArticleCassani to join M&S
Barbara Cassani, the former head of low-cost airline Go, has been appointed to the board of Marks & Spencer.
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ArticleMorrison's bid continues to gain support
The signs are getting stronger that Morrison's will get the nod from the Competition Commission today.
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ArticlePesticide alert on Greek grape
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has issued an alert that Greek grape with residue levels of Bromopropylate exceeding 0.05 is now illegal in the UK.
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ArticleTesco man moves on
Hamish Renton has taken on a new role at Tesco and will be replaced next week as business planning manager, produce.
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ArticleThree-year trial backed to benefit healthy eating
The intake of selenium, a vital protective ingredient for humans found in vegetables, is falling. Trials are being run to address the issue.
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ArticleOutspan attempts to bring back the half-time orange
The Sun Footie Festival provided the platform for Outspan to promote the re-introduction of citrus to the half-time diet.
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New conference for southern hemisphere
Eurofruit Magazine is holding the first southern hemisphere conference for the fruit and vegetable industry.
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ArticleGovernment gives lasting commitment to 5-a-day
Governmental and organisational support for the 5-a-day campaign in all its facets will be maintained through the Department of Health for the next three years
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Heatwave scorch fears for apple growers
English apple growers are watching the sun shine with trepidation, concerned about problems with scorching.
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Bifga raises assurance scheme issues
Bifga chairman John Breach has voiced concernes over assurance schemes, in a letter to the BRC.
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ArticleTriathlon world record for Journal team
Three Journal employees, past and present, set the fastest time ever for a team entered into a Triathlon by the Fresh Produce Journal, at London'd Docklands last weekend.
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ArticleSainsbury's re-introduces English garlic
Garlic bulbs grown in the UK have hit the shelves at Sainsbury's this week.
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ArticleSuppliers in-store at Sainsbury's
The Greenery UK has collaborated with QV Foods and MBM Produce on an in-store initiative for Sainsbury's
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ArticleWaitrose plough to plate site upgraded
Phase II of The Potato ñ From Plough to Plate website launched by Solanum and Waitrose
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ArticleSoft fruit undervalued by consumers
A seminar at Fruit Focus came to the conclusion that consumers do not know the value of soft fruit to their shopping basket.
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ArticleVegetarians launch broadside at fish
The Vegetarian Society is launching a campaign to let people know that vegetarians do not eat fish.
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A spring in the step of soft fruit
There's nothing like being in the midst of a good season to put a spring in the step at a trade day, and Fruit Focus in the heart of Kent last week...
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Vanwise insurance to save time and money
Fresh! Insurance has launched Vanwise ñ a new van and commercial vehicle insurance service.
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ArticleThumbs down for congestion charge
London congestion charge given just four out of 10 in industry survey.