All articles by Jane Mornement – Page 6

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    Asda stays loyal to UK growers

    2003-02-12T00:00:00Z

    Asda today (Wednesday) spoke out about its loyalty to UK produce and the commitment it offers its entire grower base.

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    SGP finds energy solution

    2003-02-11T00:00:00Z

    South Coast ayr chrysanthemum grower SGP has found a cost-effective solution to an impending electicity supply-crisis for 56,000 sq m of glashouse nurseries.

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    Safeway shares stats with suitors

    2003-02-10T00:00:00Z

    Safeway has issued its six suitors with information outlining the state that the supermarket is in.

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    ABP appoints assistant port manager at Southampton

    2003-02-06T00:00:00Z

    Matthew Kennerley has been promoted at Associated British Ports to become assistant port manager at Southampton.

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    High street shows modest January growth

    2003-02-03T00:00:00Z

    The Confederation of British Industries (CBI) reports that high street retailers have seen modest growth during the January sales compared to the dull pre-Christmas season.

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    Lingarden's onion appointment

    2003-02-03T00:00:00Z

    Lingarden has moved its management accountant Sarah Hill to a role as an account manager for the company.

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    HDRA talks with growers to tackle weeds

    2003-01-31T00:00:00Z

    Henry Doubleday Research Association is at the start of its four-year programme to liase with organic growers to help combat the ongoing issue of weeds for organic farmers.

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    UK farmers must stay positive

    2003-01-31T00:00:00Z

    Lord Haskins told delegates at a farming conference this week that the future was brighter for them than they may have thought.

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    Rustler welcomes new additions

    2003-01-28T00:00:00Z

    Rustler Produce is pleased to announce Jason Burgess's move from its sister company Solanum to be Rustler's managing director. There are three other additions to the Rustler team.

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    Bramley campaign to target students

    2003-01-24T00:00:00Z

    The Bramley Campaign has launched its two main initiatives for 2003. One is to target school children aged seven to 11, and the other to encourage trainee chefs to take up the product.

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    WAPA members meet at Fruit Logistica

    2003-01-23T00:00:00Z

    Following a meeting held during Fruit Logistica last week, the World Apple and Pear Association has reported on the outcome of the conference, and outlined its predicted production output for the coming season.

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    Boost for UK food packaging industry

    2003-01-23T00:00:00Z

    Eleven organisations were today awarded accreditation certificates confirming to customers their understanding of food packaging requirements.

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    NFU and NFUS say farmers need simpler policy

    2003-01-22T00:00:00Z

    Both the NFU and its Scottish arm have united to say the focus of the common agricultural policy needs to be shifted to enable more profitable farming.

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    FCC launches producers' site

    2003-01-21T00:00:00Z

    Farmers Crop Chemicals has devised a website to help keep its customers and suppliers informed of topical events in the farming industry.

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    Mack completes purchase of DGM Food Group

    2003-01-21T00:00:00Z

    Mack has completed its purchase of the DGM Food Group and its subsidiary. Chairman Christopher Mack (pictured) hopes the move will help it to progress into both potatoes and organic vegetables.

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    Tesco achieves record sales of Jubilee rose

    2003-01-21T00:00:00Z

    Tesco has handed a cheque for £20,000 to the Cystic Fibrosis Trust following the enormous popularity of the exclusive flower last May.

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    Whitty announces positive result to HRI review

    2003-01-20T00:00:00Z

    Lord Whitty has today announced his conclusions for HRI following the Defra-commissioned Quinquennial review. The proposed changes should be in place by April 1, 2004.

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    Sainsbury's sources new mushroom crates

    2003-01-17T00:00:00Z

    Sainsbury's has sourced more cost effective and environmentally sound mushroom crates from Hays Asset Control Solutions.

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    Bramley prices double

    2003-01-16T00:00:00Z

    The processing price of Bramley apples has doubled since 2002, meaning many growers may shun the fresh market in favour of better prices in the processed sector.

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    Mixed bag for Spanish sendings

    2003-01-16T00:00:00Z

    Spanish exports for the nine months to the end of September 2002 were up four per cent in volume and 13 per cent in value on those for 2001.