All articles by Elspeth Waters – Page 7

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    Two faster, cheaper ways to safer food

    2006-10-11T17:01:02Z

    Fruit and vegetable processors will be able to save money with two new developments in food-safety technology, researchers say.

  • Sainsbury's firmly on road to recovery
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    Sainsbury's firmly on road to recovery

    2006-10-11T10:41:01Z

    Sainsbury’s today revealed that its recovery plan was on track in its second quarter trading statement for the 16 weeks to October 7.

  • Premium carte blanche for 3663
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    Premium carte blanche for 3663

    2006-10-11T10:01:01Z

    3663 First for Foodservice, a leading UK foodservice wholesale distributor, has launched a new premium range of prepared products under the White’s brand.

  • Online retailing is our future, kids say
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    Online retailing is our future, kids say

    2006-10-10T16:01:01Z

    Online shopping facilities are now a must for food retailers - after two thirds of British teenagers said they will buy at least some of their groceries over the internet when they are adults, according to grocery industry research group IGD.

  • Cavalo cabbage
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    Waitrose says black is back

    2006-10-10T14:01:01Z

    Waitrose is bucking this season's fashion trend for vibrancy by backing the supremacy of dark colours, with the launch of several black fruit and vegetables.

  • Tesco resident in two thirds of postcodes
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    Tesco resident in two thirds of postcodes

    2006-10-10T12:24:58Z

    Tesco may be twice as powerful as previously thought - as the dominant retailer in 67 per cent of UK postcodes, according to a new study.

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    M&S to judge Starpack Awards

    2006-10-10T12:01:01Z

    Marks & Spencer has reinforced its commitment to packaging innovation with the announcement that it is to provide the chair of the judging panel for the Starpack Industry Awards 2007, said organisers IOP: The Packaging Society at the PPMA Show.

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    Funding approved for female farming course

    2006-10-10T10:01:01Z

    The award-winning Springboard Women’s Development Programme, aimed at women in agriculture, forestry and horticulture, will start on Rotherham on October 26.

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    Semi-automatic sealing from Adpak

    2006-10-09T14:01:01Z

    Adpak showcased its new semi-automatic Reepak Tray Lid Sealing machine.

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    Robotic future for produce packing

    2006-10-09T13:01:01Z

    Robots are the way forward for fresh produce packers, according to Abar Automation.

  • Jim Bedford, Ishida's product engineer
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    Ishida's visionary introduction

    2006-10-08T16:01:01Z

    Ishida Europe introduced its first advanced X-ray inspection system into the UK for the first time.

  • Retail comeback for stretch wrap
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    Retail comeback for stretch wrap

    2006-10-08T12:01:01Z

    The simple stretch wrap could make a comeback on the UK supermarket shelf if the emphasis on natural products continues, according to packaging specialist Automac UK.

  • PPMA packs them in
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    PPMA packs them in

    2006-10-08T08:01:01Z

    The latest packaging and machinery developments were in the spotlight last week at the Processing and Packaging Machinery Association (PPMA) Show in Birmingham.

  • Bill Gilmour, Mutri Pack commercial manager
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    More value from a Valvo-added pack

    2006-10-07T13:01:01Z

    Packaging partners Nutri Pack and Meca Plastic UK introduced their Valvo Pack to the UK at the PPMA Show.

  • Organic no longer "green" enough
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    Organic no longer "green" enough

    2006-10-06T15:25:58Z

    Leading supermarket bosses are blaming UK organic farmers for the increasing proportion of imported organic produce on offer, amid refuelled concerns over the true “greenness” of organics.

  • Smart tv launch for LLS
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    Smart tv launch for LLS

    2006-10-06T12:47:21Z

    Andrew Wright, managing director of Long Life Solutions (LLS), one of the leading fresh produce packaging suppliers, appeared on BBC Breakfast this morning as part of its green awareness campaign.

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    Level paying field for Asda staff

    2006-10-06T10:38:31Z

    Asda is to scrap its pay rate for under 18s.

  • Somerfield set for mega makeover
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    Somerfield set for mega makeover

    2006-10-06T10:20:39Z

    Somerfield is set for a £20 million makeover, according to chief executive Paul Mason.

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    French seeds spread to Israel

    2006-10-04T13:01:01Z

    French seed company Vilmorin Seed has gained control of Israel’s largest and oldest seed company Hazera Genetics.

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    Slow progress for plant health refunds

    2006-10-03T15:01:01Z

    Importers expecting a refund from Defra for unfulfilled plant health inspections must now decide whether to accept the standard offer or press for an individual assessment.