All articles by Anna Sbuttoni – Page 2
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ArticleMeet The Goodness Gang
Barbie, Buzz Lightyear and Bobo the Bear move aside, UK children have a new toy to adore that may just boost sales of fresh produce.
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Hargreaves Plants to host asparagus trials
Hargreaves Plants is to host one of 10 sites for the fourth International Asparagus Cultivar Trials.
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ArticleAF Blakemore buys out Capper
AF Blakemore & Son has acquired the business of fellow Spar wholesaler Capper & Co and will begin the process of merging the two organisations’ Spar wholesale and retail operations.
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Scottish research giant opens
The James Hutton Institute opened today to form a powerhouse for research into food, land use and climate change.
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ArticleGlobalGAP defends role after Peru mango affair
GlobalGAP has hit back at accusations it has been undermined by allegations of worker abuse in the Peruvian mango trade.
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ArticleEnglish peppers shaping up strongly
Abbey View Produce (AVP)’s first English peppers of the season have hit Sainsbury’s stores.
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ArticleFairtrade sales break £1bn
Fairtrade sales have broken the £1 billion barrier with a 40 per cent jump to £1.17bn in 2010.
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HDC director to speak at FPJ Conferences
The Horticultural Development Company’s (HDC) director of horticulture Dr Bill Parker will be joining delegates from all walks of the supply chain to discuss funding at the FPJ East Midlands conference.
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Consumers grow their own to save money
Consumers have turned to growing their own food in a bid to save money and eat better.
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ArticleHortyfruta reaches 13m UK consumers
A consumer media campaign for Andalusian trade association Hortyfruta has reached more than 13 million UK consumers ahead of Andalusia Day next week.
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ArticleCSO confirms lower kiwifruit volume
As reported towards the start of September, the 2010 Italian kiwifruit crop will be around one-fifth smaller than last year
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Ice scheme to reward green choices
A new national rewards scheme is to support sustainable British retailers and those who provide best-in-class produce to consumers.
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Exosect expands marketing team
Pest management specialist Exosect has appointed two new members of staff to boost its marketing team at a time of growth for the firm.
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ArticleTwo red-fleshed apples planted Europe-wide
Two red-fleshed apple varieties under the Redlove trademark are being planted across Europe.
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ArticlePotato Council refutes quango claims
Potato Council chairman Allan Stevenson has refuted claims in the national press that the trade body may be shut down as part of the clampdown on quangos.
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ArticleLondon chef calls for respect for suppliers
A London chef has called on both the retail and foodservice sectors to build relationships with suppliers and “treat them with the same respect that they show you”.
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ArticleSteve's Leaves hit the mainstream
Steve’s Leaves branded bagged salads have hit the shelves at Budgens.
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ArticleQV Foods backs British new potatoes
QV Foods has launched an Inspire-branded British new potato range.
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ArticleIrish growers petition EU to halt ‘superdump’
The European Commission has been asked to halt plans for a superdump and recycling facility in north county Dublin, one of the key centres of Irish horticulture.