All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 74
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ArticleM&S posts first-quarter growth
Marks & Spencer has reported an increase in same-store sales in the first quarter, up 8.2 per cent.
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ArticleLLS steps on the gas
Packaging company Long Life Solutions is hoping to accelerate its mission to aid the government in reducing food waste, with the launch of its SmartPunnet for soft fruit.
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ArticleWrittle works with Jordan
Growers in Jordan have enlisted the help of Writtle College’s post-harvest unit to better target the UK market and increase the standard and quality of the country’s produce.
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Labelling systems confuse shoppers - Which?
Tesco and other leading manufacturers who have refused to use the food labelling system recommended by the Food Standards Agency are confusing shoppers, it has emerged.
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ArticleMiddlebrook explains mushroom rethink
Mushroom Bureau chairman Andrew Middlebrook, of Monaghan Mushrooms, has outlined why the industry is putting its weight behind the product again.
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Aussies keeping Kiwis waiting
The Australian government will keep New Zealand apple growers waiting for a decision on giving NZ top-fruit access to the Aussie market.
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ArticleSA Goldens take to the airwaves
The PR and promotional campaign for South African Golden Delicious in the UK will move onto the airwaves next week, with a promotion on Capital Gold.
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Labour disaster creeping up on industry
The fresh produce industry faces a rude awakening in December, if it does not act now to put its labour-sourcing arrangements in order.
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Evenett joins TCS team
After a period of strong growth, London Hire TCS has brought in David Evenett to bolster the company’s sales team.
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Packaging innovators get gold stars
Innovations in food packaging were rewarded with a night of celebration at the Starpack Awards 2006, alongside the rest of the UK packaging industry.
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Fruit picker challenges Tesco at agm
A South African fruit-picker challenged Tesco to improve wages and working conditions on farms supplying its stores.
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ArticleMushroom lovers honoured
Leading food journalists, chefs, manufacturers and scientists have been presented honorary mushroom awards in recognition of their support for the mushroom industry.
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ArticleBSF takes polytunnel debate to parliament
British Summer Fruits took the opportunity to engage with the country’s politicians last week, as parliament rallied behind the home-grown soft-fruit crop.
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Capespan continues charity backing
Capespan will continue its support of the Children with Leukaemia charity by again handing out citrus at this year’s party.
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ArticleNew pink grape brand launches in M&S
Muñoz Mehadrin UK this week launched Absolutely Pink, a newly branded grape, exclusively with M&S.
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Scottish farmers demand Asda action
The Scottish national Farmers Union has thrown down the gauntlet to Asda bosses and told the Leeds retailer to back up its words about supplier relationships with meaningful action.
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Co-op buys Somerfield stores
The Lothian Borders & Angus Co-operative Society has expanded its store network by a fifth with the acquisition of nine Somerfield stores.
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Jazz support for Leukaemia charity
Worldwide Fruit will be pledging its support for Children with Leukaemia by handing out its Jazz branded apples at the charity’s Amazing Great Party event next week.
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Baby berry targets children
Angus Soft Fruits has launched a new mini version of its exclusive Ava variety, especially targeted at children.