Jane Mornement
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Metal detectors wise up
A range of metal detectors suitable for bulk packs, freshly bagged salads or prepared fruit without the need for constant re-setting launches this week.
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Morrison to sell-up if Safeway bid successful
If his bid for Safeway goes through, Sir Ken Morrison could be forced to sell 80 of his 119 stores to avoid the danger of monopolisation.
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NFU responds to Budget
The rise in today's budget to the price of red diesel will cost the farming and food industry more than £20 million a year, said National Farmers' Union president Ben Gill.
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BRC's mixed views on Budget
The British Retail Consortium has responded to the Chancellor's announcements in today's Budget.
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M&S sees growth in food sales
Marks & Spencer has issued its fourth quarter trading statement for the 11-week period to March 29.
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Wal-Mart enjoys second year at the top
For the second year, Wal-Mart has been labelled as the US's largest company.
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Redbridge scoops hat trick with Six Continents
Six Continents Retail names Redbridge Caterfresh its supplier of the year for the third consecutive year at the 2003 Food Suppliers' Conference.
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Marinker takes chair at BRC
The British Retail Consortium appoints Simon Marinker as its representative chair for 2003/2004.
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Farming diversification report released
A study of diversification in the UK farm sector has been published by Exeter University's centre for rural research.
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FTA welcomes MMS report
The Freight Transport Association has welcomed the Transport Select Committee's report on the role of Multi-Modal Studies (MMS) in managing congestion.
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FTA issues pre-budget statement
With the budget scheduled for April 9, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has issued its pre-Budget submission to the Treasury.
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FDOC issues 5-a-day research findings
Research released today by the Florida Department of Citrus shows that although 75 per cent of UK mums are aware of the 5-a-day principle, there is still uncertainty over what constitutes a portion.
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Hargreaves signs deal with Springdale
Hargreaves Plants Ltd, the South Lincs-based soft fruit producer, has announced an exclusive distribution contract with specialist novel crops company Springdale Crop Synergies Ltd, in Yorkshire.
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Crop Protection Management unveiled
Defra minister Lord Whitty helped launch the Crop Protection Management Plan (CPMP) this morning at the National Farmers' Union headquarters in London.
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High-street price rise
Prices rose during March, according to the British Retail Consortium with fresh produce playing its part.
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Gardeners' delights
The top gardening aspirations of UK horiculturalists has been unveiled following a recent survey by Goldfish.
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Supermarkets team up with Skillsmart
Two leading supermarkets have collaborated with Skillsmart on a new qualification designed especially for the retail industry.
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M&S cements link with Salvesen
European logistics provider Christian Salvesen has announced the extension of its contract with Marks & Spencer for the provision of services for M&S's general merchandising operations.
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Pugh joins Beacon
Fruit and vegetable processing company Beacon Foods has appointed Nigel Pugh as its senior technical research and development manager.