All articles by Jane Mornement

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    Metal detectors wise up

    2003-04-10T00:00:00Z

    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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    Egyptian floral industry steady

    2003-04-10T00:00:00Z

    Egypt i's cut-flower sector is enjoying a boom period.

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    Morrison to sell-up if Safeway bid successful

    2003-04-09T00:00:00Z

    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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    BRC's mixed views on Budget

    2003-04-09T00:00:00Z

    The British Retail Consortium has responded to the Chancellor's announcements in today's Budget.

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    NFU responds to Budget

    2003-04-09T00:00:00Z

    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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    Wal-Mart enjoys second year at the top

    2003-04-08T00:00:00Z

    For the second year, Wal-Mart has been labelled as the US's largest company.

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    M&S sees growth in food sales

    2003-04-08T00:00:00Z

    Marks & Spencer has issued its fourth quarter trading statement for the 11-week period to March 29.

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    Marinker takes chair at BRC

    2003-04-07T00:00:00Z

    The British Retail Consortium appoints Simon Marinker as its representative chair for 2003/2004.

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    Redbridge scoops hat trick with Six Continents

    2003-04-07T00:00:00Z

    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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    Farming diversification report released

    2003-04-07T00:00:00Z

    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

    2003-04-06T00:00:00Z

    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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    FDOC issues 5-a-day research findings

    2003-04-04T00:00:00Z

    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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    Crop Protection Management unveiled

    2003-04-04T00:00:00Z

    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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    Hargreaves signs deal with Springdale

    2003-04-04T00:00:00Z

    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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    FTA issues pre-budget statement

    2003-04-04T00:00:00Z

    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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    High-street price rise

    2003-04-04T00:00:00Z

    Prices rose during March, according to the British Retail Consortium with fresh produce playing its part.

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    Gardeners' delights

    2003-04-02T00:00:00Z

    The top gardening aspirations of UK horiculturalists has been unveiled following a recent survey by Goldfish.

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    Pugh joins Beacon

    2003-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Fruit and vegetable processing company Beacon Foods has appointed Nigel Pugh as its senior technical research and development manager.

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    M&S cements link with Salvesen

    2003-04-01T00:00:00Z

    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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    County Crest returns to packers

    2003-04-01T00:00:00Z

    Country Crest, an Irish potato producer, has updated of its heat-sealing equipment with a system from Packaging Automation.