All articles by Fred Searle – Page 88
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ArticleLidl opens new £55m RDC in Exeter
Distribution centre part of plans to modernise facilities in South West and invest £1.45bn in UK business by 2019
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ArticleGlyphosate renewal blocked in EU vote
Nine EU member states block reauthorisation of contrioversial weedkiller amid environmental concerns and fears it may cause cancer
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ArticlePrepWorld wins 'food Oscar' after factory turnaround
Prepared fruit manufacturer rewarded for improving quality standards at Food Manufacture Excellence Awards
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ArticleWage inflation and price cuts hit Sainsbury’s profits
Group profits down nine per cent due to ‘price investment, wage costs and Argos takeover' but sales rise as retailer improves food ranges
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ArticleSpanish contracts signed early to avoid shortages
Aldi working with Spanish growers ‘earlier than normal’ as retailers take precautions following last season’s snow and floods
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ArticleFruit and veg crisps listed at Ocado
Fruit and veg crisp manufacturer says deal could help its turnover double by end of 2017
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ArticleGM potato enjoys early trial success
Scientists in Norwich observe ‘marked improvement’ in late blight resistance in genetically modified Maris Piper variety
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ArticleAmazon ‘to shut two Whole Foods stores’
Industry insiders say decision makes logistical sense because neither store is serviced by Amazon Fresh delivery service
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ArticleFarmers’ unions call for glyphosate renewal
UK unions urge EU to renew glyphosate’s licence for maximum period of 15 years as debate over its health risks continues
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ArticleLevity CropScience appoints Egyptian distributor
Lancashire firm anticipates large volume sales in MENA region, with more distribution appointments to follow
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ArticleTesco boss's 'shock' over false accounting claims
Supermarket's chief executive says he was surprised to find out in 2014 that company’s profits had been misstated
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ArticleTomatoes trade up as Brexit bites
Premium on-the-vine varieties are driving the category but Brexit poses both opportunities and challenges for growers
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ArticleMorrisons launches wonky apples hit by spring frosts
Supermarket becomes second major retailer to buy apples with “frost eye” from British growers affected by April frosts
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ArticleTrickle irrigation licensing plans raise concern
NFU fears new licences limiting water use by trickle irrigation growers will harm certain sectors and limit business growth
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ArticleJazz voted UK’s tastiest apple
Fast-rising club variety wins coveted prize at National Fruit Show in Kent for third year in five
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ArticleFailed product launches cost brands over £30m
Basic errors in online listings by grocery brands such as shortened product names mean shoppers can’t find new items to purchase
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ArticleAsda imposes kiwifruit ban after Harry Styles slip
Store bans sales to under-25s ahead of singer’s Manchester performance after he slips on fruit at London gig
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ArticlePesticides in produce linked to infertility
New US study suggests women are less likely to get pregnant with IVF if they eat more fruit and vegetables high in residues
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ArticleLe Tissier goes organic
New organic delivery service for time-poor customers delivers first box to football legend Matt Le Tissier
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Article'Toughest time in our history,' says New Covent Garden
Head of tenants’ association criticises market authority for running behind schedule and ‘driving away customers’ at lunch reception