All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 9
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ArticleDiesel prices do not reflect global rises
The Freight Transport Association says that bulk diesel prices are not falling in line with the current dramatic reduction in the world price of oil.
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ArticleCo-op profits jump to record level
The Co-operative Group has revealed record half-year profits at the end of a period in which it purchased Somerfield for £1.56 billion.
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Jesús Velasco dies, aged 92
freshinfo is sad to announce the death of Jesús Velasco on Saturday September 20, aged 92.
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ArticleEx-Compass man joins Procure4
Leading supply chain consultant Procure4 has appointed ex-Compass purchasing director Craig Warhurst to head up its fresh food consulting.
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ArticleOranges and bananas can reduce leukemia risk
Regularly feeding young children oranges and bananas could halve their risk of developing childhood leukemia, says a new study.
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ArticleHall to chair SCI hort group
Mike Hall has been elected chairman of the first committee of SCI’s Horticulture Group.
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Trucking provider files for insolvency
Part-owned LCL Freshservices Iberia has voluntarily filed for insolvency.
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PA to act on trademark infringements
Packaging Automation (PA) is taking legal action to protect its trademark, after discovering infringements in the use of its latest tray sealer.
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Food chain links at Labour Party conference
Food producers, manufacturers and retailers will come together at the Labour Party Conference on Monday (September 22) to demonstrate their recognition that successful food supply policy requires the involvement of every stage of the chain.
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NYKCool secures eight reefer vessels
Stockholm-based reefer specialist NYKCool is to strengthen its fleet by purchasing eight reefer vessels, covering bareboat chartering and time chartering.
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ArticleCo-op targets local shoppers
The Co-operative is building on its community roots and its competitive offers with a local touch to its latest multi-media advertising campaign.
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ArticleNutty buys at Morrisons
Morrisons is encouraging its customers to “fall into Autumn” with Kentish cobnuts.
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ArticleChiquita hails banana price rise
Chiquita Brands International has reported significant year on year increases in banana prices in all markets for July-August 2008 on volumes that were flat overall.
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Fairtrade gets government backing
Industry leaders and businesses were this week urged to scale up their engagement with Fairtrade, as the Fairtrade Foundation held its annual conference in London.
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ArticleCuban citrus devastated by hurricanes
Reports coming out of Havana claim that Hurricane Ike destroyed more than 135,000 tonnes of citrus when it rocked Cuba last week.
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ArticleTesco vows to become Britain's biggest discounter
Tesco and Asda went to war yesterday, as the supermarkets form an orderly queue to proclaim the end of food price inflation.
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ArticleLe Crunch steps up UK efforts
Le Crunch will get the French apple season off to a flying start this month, having unveiled a three-pronged UK marketing campaign.
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ArticleAsda slashes prices on 5,000 lines
Asda has lit the fuse for yet another round of price wars by pledging to slash prices on 5,000 products.