All articles by Emma Haslett – Page 4
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Consumers' positive spin
65 percent of consumers worried about their diet are focusing on ‘positive nutrition’ instead of just cutting bad foods out
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ArticleGLA revokes licence
The Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) has revoked the licence of Cornish gangmaster Baltic Work Team Ltd with immediate effect
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ArticleTV, and all that Jazz
Tim Emmett, Jazz apples’ intrepid stunt man, is set to take on a task more challenging than any base jump or sky dive: he is to appear on TV
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ArticleSuppliers 'still feel threatened'
Food suppliers see supermarkets as a threat to their businesses, with eight out of 10 expecting to see more companies within their sector become insolvent because of supermarket pressures, according to the results of a new survey.
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ArticleTesco makes Dobbies deadline extension
Tesco has extended the deadline for Dobbies to accept its offer for the firm until August 19.
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Yorkshire day in store
English Village Salads (EVS) and Asda celebrated Yorkshire Day in style on August 1
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ArticleRooker's warning over FIAS
Defra minister for sustainable food and farming, Lord Rooker, praised progress on implementing the Fertiliser Industry Assurance Scheme (FIAS), but warned that unless there is a higher takeup, Defra will be forced to regulate it
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ArticleSoil Association makes organic wake-up call
The full English is one of Britain’s many great traditions, but for a fortnight from September 1, the Soil Association is asking people to make it organic.
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ArticleTozer opens doors
Over 20 different English bred salads, vegetables and herbs, multiplied by numerous varieties under trial from as far afield as Japan and the United States, will form the showcase for Tozer Seeds of Cobham, Surrey, at its open days on September 12-13.
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ArticleCGMA reports strong results
Covent Garden Market Authority (CGMA) has posted encouraging results in its annual report, as the project for the redevelopment of the market continues apace.
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Stoneleigh Park 'not for sale'
Stoneleigh Park, the home of the English Royal Show, is not for sale, the Royal Agricultural Society England (RASE) has confirmed this week.
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Parents fail acid test
A survey published by YouGov has claimed that many UK parents do not realise that some acidic juices contain enough sugar to erode their children’s teeth.
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ArticleIndustry holds its breath on foot and mouth
The UK horticulture industry will be watching events in Surrey closely this week for any escalation of the foot and mouth outbreak.
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Fruit grower asks public to help pick
A fruit farm in Upton, Dorset is appealing for customers to come along and pick fruit in the wake of the floods.
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Set-aside let-off extended
Defra has indicated that it is to extend the cross-compliance suspension in the wake of recent floods.
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SFD consultation now open
Consultation has opened on a proposed EU Soil Framework Directive and initial Regulatory Impact Assessment.
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A nicer Nisa today
Nisa-Today is adding its voice to those of other retailers with a pledge to promote up to five different fresh produce lines every three weeks on its consumer leaflet in a bid to further raise the profile of the 5-A-Day initiative.
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Local action groups to decide on government grants
Government grants to help the south east’s rural businesses will be handed out by community groups from next year.
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ArticlePolytunnel advice for growers
Growers will have to use existing legislation and legal avenues if they are to manage the polytunnels issue wisely, an industry consultant has said.
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ArticleDutch chicory sets sights on UK market
UK children’s health charity BDF Newlife has joined forces with the Dutch Produce Association to promote a competition aimed at increasing consumption of chicory in this country.