All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 85
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ArticleShoppers seek product innovation
Research suggests that post-recession consumers are searching for innovative products, particularly if they represent healthier alternatives.
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Green light for London food hub
The South East Food Group Partnership is to develop a London Food Hub to increase regional and local food supply into the capital.
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ArticleSoil Association lands new ceo
The board of Soil Association Certification Ltd (SACL) has appointed a former Foods Standards Agency (FSA) and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) employee as its new chief executive.
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Produce traders "caught up in business"
Some fresh produce businesses are neglecting their long-term finances as they remain too focused on day-to-day operations, according to one banking expert.
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ArticleGovernment gaff strengthens SFVS
Suppliers are predicting the School Fruit & Vegetable Scheme (SFVS) will avoid the government axe following The Nursery Milk Scheme debacle.
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Sales head appointed at Damco
Global logistics organisation Damco has announced that Lee Cartwright has been appointed as the new UK head of airfreight sales, based in Heathrow.
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ArticleFormer Tesco man joins Redfox
Recruitment specialist Redfox has appointed a new fresh produce specialist with experience at Britain’s biggest supermarket - Tesco.
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ArticleItalian salad grower extends production
Italian babyleaf salad grower Rago has expanded its operations through the addition of new land for production.
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ArticleUS pears gain new standards
US pear growers have set new standards for treated pears in an effort to reduce confusion over procedures.
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ArticleStrawberry growers offered irrigation hope
New research has shown UK strawberry growers could cut their water usage by almost a half while remaining commercially strong.
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Growers warned over metaldehyde
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has called on all farmers and advisers to stick to the newly introduced voluntary guidelines on application rates otherwise the industry will face the real risk of losing metaldehyde.
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NFU makes safety plea
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is urging farmers and growers to keep safety in mind by ensuring machinery is properly maintained and operations are carried out safely.
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ArticleFrench set for top-fruit fall
French production of apples and pears is set to decline in 2010 with many of the main apple varieties losing ground.
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ArticleSpanish growers buoyed by prices
Improved prices for growers in the Spanish region of Almeria have compensated for the weather-hit campaign which saw tomato and pepper volumes fall substantially.
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ArticleGovernment consults on regulation crackdown
The government has begun a consultation under the Task Force on Farming Regulation as it looks to chop regulatory burdens on farmers and growers.
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ArticleFrom My Farm signs up PR agency
From My Farm, which offers supermarkets and specialist retailers a “one stop shop” buying solution for fresh regionally sourced produce, is launching a PR campaign to support its ambitious expansion plans.
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ArticleBlood pressure link to chilli peppers
Turning up the heat on your tastebuds with chilli could have a healthy, calming effect, according to new research.
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Asiafruit Congress strengthens offer
The Asiafruit Congress 2010 has secured the sponsorship of some of the global industry’s biggest players.
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ArticleNFU elects potato chief
Tim Papworth has been elected as chairman of the National Farmer’s Union Potato Forum.
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ArticleFlavourfresh lands show gong
Tomato growers Flavourfresh Salads landed a Silver Gilt Award for its stand at the recent RHS Tatton Park Show.