All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 87
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The Co-op strikes IT deal
UK's largest farmer is deploying Anglia Business Solutions' system across its sites this month.
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Britain returns to "workaholic" culture
British workers are returning to a pattern in which they work long hours and are set to regain their “workaholic” moniker.
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ArticleProduce World chairman retires
One of Produce World’s senior figures has decided to retire after six years in the post.
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ArticleM&S lettuce targets singletons
Marks & Spencer has continued its spate of miniature produce launches with a new Baby Iceberg lettuce aimed at singletons.
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ArticleCenFRA introduces produce technology
Automation and robotics specialist CenFRA Ltd has introduced new simulation technologies designed to help galvanise the UK's fresh produce industry.
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ArticleThe Co-op battles "tough" market
The Co-operative has said sales have been positive despite a “very tough” trading environment.
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ArticleWaitrose appoints supply chain director
David Jones is to begin work as Waitrose supply chain director at the end of the month.
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New melon set for UK
A new range of small melons specifically produced for the northern European consumer is set to launch in the UK.
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ArticleSA industry positive post-World Cup
South African producers are expecting to benefit considerably from the increased attention the country gained during the FIFA World Cup.
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Fungicides imminent for carrot growers
The BASF- and ADAS-sponsored Sclerotinia monitoring system for carrot growers is indicating that the first fungicide treatments will likely be required where main crops are near to achieving full ground cover.
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ArticleNunhems reworks packaging range
Bayer CropScience’s vegetable seed business Nunhems has unveiled its newly redesigned packaging for its full line of vegetable seeds.
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ArticleAsda backs WFV innovation award
Asda is backing the innovation award at this year’s World Fruit & Vegetable Show in London.
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Final call for Yorkshire awards
Regional food brand deliciouslyorkshire is making a final call for entries into the sixth annual deliciouslyorkshire food and drink awards.
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Chiquita profits despite sales fall
US food giant Chiquita Brands International has announced a second-quarter profit of $95 million on the back of an improved European performance and good sales in North America despite a 3.8 per cent drop in sales.
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Wholesalers pressured over Israeli ban
A pro-Palestinian group has urged wholesalers in Bradford to ditch the sale of Israeli products throughout August.
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ArticleMack Multiples inks 10-year grape deal
Mack Multiples have announced the signing of a new 10-year grape deal with the Volcani research institution in Israel.
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ArticleNIAB chairman lands BCPC role
The British Crop Protection Council (BCPC) has appointed farmer Tony Pexton OBE to its board of trustees.
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Indian grape exporters count chlormequat cost
The chlormequat dispute with the EU over chemical residue levels has cost the Indian grape industry heavily.
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EU steps in over farm transport
The EU Commission has put forward a proposal to replace around 50 directives with one core regulation covering the type approval of tractors, trailers and their appliances.
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ArticleStubbins begins Asda okra production
Specialist glasshouse growers Stubbins Marketing have begun the production of UK okra and baby aubergines.