All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 83
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SmartFresh certification to launch
A SmartFresh apple certification programme is set to launch in the US, according to AgroFresh Inc.
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Finding the key to foodservice
The demand for consistent quality, product innovation and food safety are the main factors influencing the partnership between the foodservice sector and fresh produce, according to industry experts at United 2006, in the US.
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ArticleFive-for-four on produce at Tesco
Tesco is to offer five pre-packed fresh produce lines for the price of four as part of a two-week health promotion.
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Moroccan exporter to float
Moroccan exporter Cartier Saada, which exports apricots and citrus, as well as olives to Europe, has announced flotation plans.
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Tesco chief bags £3.98 million
Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy was granted a pay rise of almost 25 per cent last year.
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BASF: beware chocolate spot
Chemical company BASF has advised growers that using Signum could raise standards of protection against chocolate spot in winter and spring field beans.
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Port of London guide published
A new publication promoting the range of port terminals and facilities that make up the Port of London is now available free from the Port of London Authority.
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Walabi in demand
The damp and humid weather conditions this week will dictate the use of fungicides in combining peas.
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ArticleMorrison to retire in 2008
Morrisons chief Sir Ken Morrison has put an end to constant speculation and announced he is to retire in 2008.
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SDEA publishes shopfitting guide
The Shop and Display Equipment Association (SDEA) has published a guide to the UK retail display industry for shopfitting buyers, visual merchandisers, retail designers and brand owners.
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ArticleChip Week achieves 50-fold return
A media campaign for National Chip Week 2006 has boosted consumer sales and brought a 50-fold return on investment, according to the British Potato Council (BPC).
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FDF to receive energy boost
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is one of 12 organisations that will receive funding for energy efficiency, it was announced last week.
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Malcolm Withnall receives Matthew Mack memorial award
Malcolm Withnall has received the Worshipful Company of Fruiterers triennial Matthew Mack Award “for distinguished achievements for training within the fruit industry”.
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£25 million bill for big four
The big four UK supermarkets are expecting to pay £25 million in legal fees after the Competition Commission’s (CC) investigation into the grocery sector, it has emerged.
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ArticleBranston brings out local spuds
Dedicated Tesco potato supplier Branston Ltd is marking the start of the Cornish and Pembrokeshire potato seasons with a series of local events in Tesco stores.
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Perfect fruit desserts from Dole
The Dole Food Company is set to launch its Fruit Parfait dessert range in the UK.
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Aussie banana prices up ten-fold
The New South Wales banana growing community is struggling to meet the demand in the Australian market after Cyclone Larry wiped out the Queensland crop.
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ArticleTwo new tomatoes from Agrexco
Two new varieties of Israeli tomatoes will be listed in major supermarkets next year
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CAP out for public
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee is set to invite members of the public to inform debate on the future reform of the Common Agricultural Policy.
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ArticleM&S profits shoot up
Marks and Spencer has announced an impressive rise in profits, continuing the recovery under influential chief executive Stuart Rose.