All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 69
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Agrexco privatisation: plans in place
The Israeli government will seek international partners as part of plans to privatise Agrexco.
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Tesco launches star-studded TV campaign
Tesco has launched a primetime TV campaign - starring household names including Ronnie Corbett, Martine McCutcheon and Alan Titchmarsh - to help save on plastic bags.
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ArticleAsda sales beat expectations
Asda has enjoyed "above plan" second-quarter sales, according to owner Wal-Mart Stores.
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Beijing conference for wholesalers
The 25th Congress of the World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) - to be celebrated in Beijing, China in September 2007 - has been launched with the full support of the Chinese Ministry of Commerce.
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ArticleSummer mushroom sales brighten up
Summer sales of mushrooms have increased by 8.3 per cent over the last four years, with the vegetable becoming an increasingly popular addition to salads.
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ArticleNZ top-fruit returns improve
Growers exporting through New Zealand’s larges to-fruit marketer Enza can expect far better returns this season than last.
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Talstar collects its Gyro
Talstar, the broad spectrum insecticide, is set to be replaced by new brand Gyro, according to crop protection marketing form Certis.
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New packaging to reduce banana bruising
Bruised bananas could be a thing of the past with a Banana Saver launched this week.
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Cantaloupes linked to food poisoning
Cantaloupe melons have been identified as a common cause of food poisoning.
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ArticleSmoothie industry needs to reduce waste
The smoothie category needs longer lasting products to reduce wastage in winter, when the fruit drinks prove less popular, according to smoothie company The Big J.
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ArticleCoopers scoops BHS salads business
Bolton-based food-service supplier Coopers Produce has secured a new contract to supply salads into High Street department store, British Home Stores (BHS).
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Win trip to Germany with Potash
Potash Limited is celebrating the launch of granular fertiliser Patentkali by offering the chance to win a trip to PotatoEurope in Hannover, Germany.
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New EVS lines soar at Asda
English Village Salads has capitalised on the recent increased demand for salads, with several successful product launches into Asda this summer.
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ArticleSun World prevails in Sugraone case
US Federal Court orders Sun Pacific to destroy grapevines fraudulently obtained from Sun World. Sun Pacific has lodged an appeal.
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ArticleOmex heralds liquid fertiliser revolution
Omex Horticulture has launched a liquid fertiliser - offering the same strength as its powder counterpart without the need for mixing - in a bid to revolutionise fertilisation methods.
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ArticleWestern traders escape fire damage
Western International tenants were disrupted, but left relatively untroubled, by a huge blaze that ripped through the market’s pallet store on July 29.
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Asda reveals Scottish expansion plan
Asda has unveiled ‘major investment’ plans to open new superstores in Scotland.
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Nisa news on Costcutter merger
The £200 million merger of grocery wholesaler Nisa-Today’s and convenience store chain Costcutter is back on track following the approval a new merger deal this week.
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Midlands focus on fresh
Fresh produce has been singled out as a priority growth area at the Heart of England Fine Foods (HEFF) trade development event this month.
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Tesco to miss first inquiry deadline
Tesco is set to miss today’s first deadline for the Competition Commission’s (CC) supermarket inquiry.