All articles by Ed Bedington – Page 25
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Online florist signs up for rewards
An online florist has signed up to an internet reward scheme in a bid to offer its customers better value.
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Fruit and herbs fight infection
Combining oregano and cranberries can help cut the risk of food poisoning from infected seafood, scientists have claimed.
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Florida production on the rise
Florida citrus producers are expected to see a rise in production this season, forecasts from the US Department of Agriculture claim.
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Aussie citrus promotion
The Australian citrus industry is going on the offensive in a bid to shift an overproduction of Valencia oranges.
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International asparagus deal struck
A leading international breeder has signed a deal with a Canadian marketing board to develop asparagus varities.
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Marseilles strike over
Staff at the port of Marseilles returned to work this week after a dispute lasting two weeks which seriously disrupted traffic throughput at the French Mediterranean port.
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ArticlePettitt new vice-chair for NFU horticulture
A brassica expert has been appointed to the role of vice-chairperson of the NFU’s horticulture board.
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ArticleM&S turns the corner
Marks & Spencer is back in the black after announcing it has turned round its falling sales.
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ArticleFurther funding for Food from Britain
Regional food and drink is set to benefit from further support thanks to a £2 million government boost.
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Golden beetroot launched in Sainsbury's
Sainsbury’s is offering consumers the chance to buy its new non-staining golden beetroot.
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UK struggles with employee theft
Retailers are being plundered by their employees, according to a new report by the Centre for Retail Research.
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ArticlePatriotism not enough to sell food
Simply being British is not enough to sell food, new research from the IGD has revealed.
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ArticleTesco pledge for UK produce
Tesco has announced its intention to boost sales of UK fresh produce with a commitment to stock only British products on aisle ends over the next 12 months.
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Gateway to eastern Europe
Event organiser International Exhibitions and Conferences (IEC) is holding its next international trade show Sifel Poland in Warsaw next February.
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Nursery closure rocks Guernsey
One of Guernsey’s largest rose nurseries has been forced to close due to stifling foreign competition.
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ArticleBFS goes online
Award-winning wholesaler Bristol Fruit Sales has gone hi-tech with the relaunch of its company website.
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Carrot issues up for discussion
The British Carrot Grower’s Association is showcasing 45 varieties at its annual exhibition in October.
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ArticleJensen opens Spanish office
Consultancy and survey company Jensen Associates last week expanded its operations with the opening of offices in Madrid.
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Apples mark Trafalgar
An apple grower is hoping to tap into the 200th celebrations of the Battle of Trafalgar.
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ADM is potato future for WTB
A German potato futures trading market has taken on a UK company to handle its clearing and settlement, as well as act as its broker.