All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 35
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Food partnership cuts obesity levels
Cuts to school meal budgets and a u-turn on cooking skills in schools could have a dramatic effect on childhood obesity, according to experts.
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ArticleAsda employs new melon technology
Asda is the first UK retailer to use a new technology to enhance the quality and freshness of its Galia and Cantaloupe melons imported from South and Central America.
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ArticleCrop problems hit a month early
Some aphid species have appeared a month earlier than forecast and whitefly have already been spotted on overwintered brassica crops.
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ArticleFlorette at the double with new salad
Range caters for 'more adventurous' consumers to drive growth within the premium segment
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ArticleHuge Seoul market plan unveiled
A huge market re-development in South Korea could include a huge shopping mall, rooftop garden and a Tesco distribution centre.
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ArticleNew season Cornish veg hits Tesco shelves
The first new season English cauliflower, courgettes and broccoli are set to hit Tesco shelves next week.
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ArticlePaul McLaughlin to manage Scotty Brand
Albert Bartlett has appointed a new managing director to handle its Scotty Brand.
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ArticleGrower fears rise as South African bill drafted
A proposed parliamentary bill in South Africa has angered commercial growers in the republic.
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ArticleFlorette at the double with new salad
Florette’s new Duo range has hit Tesco and Asda shelves following its launch this week. The rnage pairs popular mono leaves together in a handy 70g grab bag.
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ArticleRPA frustration takes toll as Smith steps down at Northern
John Smith is to step down as chairman of producer organisation (PO) Northern Mushrooms Ltd (NML), citing the increasing demands of paperwork.
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ArticleColombian banana yields fall
Banana yields in Colombia fell by 16 per cent through the first quarter of 2011 following torrential rains that have devastated some growing regions.
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New IT system out
A new IT solution has been developed specifically for the fresh produce industry.
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ArticleFPJ conference line-up strengthens
Registrations are now open for the FPJ Conference - South East event, to be held at the Oakwood House Hotel, Maidstone, Kent on 23 June.
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ArticleRe:fresh honours Sir Ken Morrison
The winners have been crowned at the annual Re:fresh Awards, which recognises the cream of the UK fresh produce industry
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ArticleOrganics get ethical twist
An organic brand has been launched for fairly traded food sold wholesale and online.
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ArticleRe:fresh honours Sir Ken for lifetime of commitment
Sir Ken Morrison’s contribution to shaping the modern grocery industry has been recognised with the Re:fresh Awards’ most prestigious and personal prize.
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Fresh Convenience tour confirmed
A walking tour of fresh convenience retailers and foodservice outlets will round off the Fresh Convenience Congress next month.
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Superquinn sale rumours create concern
Reports that Superquinn, the 23-store Irish chain, may be on the market, is causing concern among suppliers and staff.
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ArticleYorkshire green garlic season starts
Copperwheat Agriculture has kicked off the new season crop of Yorkshire grown garlic with supplies of green garlic on shelf now.
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ArticleProtests at Ecuadorian plantation
Workers at Ecuador’s Los Alamos banana plantation have mobilised to try to set up a union nine years after their first attempt to secure improvements in working conditions ended in violence.