All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 197
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SkillCity includes horticulture
Defra and Lantra are teaming up to promote horticulture and other land-based careers to 14-25 year olds at next week's SkillCity careers event.
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Wight Salads announces new ceo
Wight Salads Ltd announced today that David Lavelle has joined the Board as chief executive officer.
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NFU reacts to water moves
The implementation of the Water Framework Directive must be based on sound scientific evidence and in a manner affordable to farmers and growers, says the NFU.
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No justification for Horticultural Forum
The National Farmers' Union feels investment in a new horticultural forum would be a waste of members' money.
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SMEs to benefit from funding
Entrepreneurs who are looking for financial backing for sound business ideas can now benefit from a new £50 million fund launched today by minister for small business, Nigel Griffiths.
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David Gray climbs RHS ladder
HRI East Malling site head appointed director of horticulture at the RHS.
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Review re-scheduled for mid-November
London wholesale market review due to be presented in mid-November
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Colourful Chase remembered
The funeral of Kit Chase, former head of Walpole Fruit Packers and bodyguard to Ben Gurion, took place last week
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Western diners hear confident Bray
Western International tenants celebrated their annual dinner and dance this weekend, with tenants' association chairman George Bray in confident mood.
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PMA Fresh Summit Draws 14,300 to New Orleans
The biggest trade event on the other side of the Atlantic bounced back to life after the difficulties of 2001.
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Ramesys unveils unique NPD research
The results of an extensive NPD research programme were the subject of a presentation by Ramesys md Martin Telfer, at this year's Institute of Grocery Distribution's (IGD) Annual Convention.
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Guernsey sets its sights high
Guernsey growers told to look only at the top tier of the UK market.
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Waitrose strengthens focus
Waitrose outlines plans for increased collaboration and customer focus.
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Shutler's shuffle
Somerfield has named Andy Shutler as its new head of fresh produce and frozen food buying.
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Organic land expansion
The UK organic boom continues apace, according to the Soil Association.
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Planting the seeds in Perth
Reducing seed potato production costs and assessing the opportunities available to the seed supply chain from changing consumer buying habits will be highlighted at next month's Seed Industry Conference, Perth, November 14-15.