All articles by John Broy – Page 24
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ArticleReal deal puts BA in bloom
British Airways and Christian Salvesen have announced an expansion of its operations at BA's World Perishable Cargo Handling Centre at Heathrow Airport to include fresh and cut flowers.
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ArticleNFU announces new team
The NFU has announced details of a team of new spokesmen and women who have been assigned to represent the organisation on key issues.
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ArticleMorrisons request for more time turned down
Morrisons has asked the Takeover Panel for more time to launch a bid for Safeway after being given 21 days to table an offer.
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Carrefour tycoon dies in plane crash
One of Carrefour's biggest shareholders, Paul-Louis Halley, has died after the plane carrying his wife and pilot flipped over and crashed near Oxford at the weekend.
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ArticleNew, speedier avocado labelling concept
Atwell Labellers has unveiled a new machine that can reduce labelling time for avocados, aubergines and other fruits.
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US giant backs Safeway
The US investment group Fidelity has backed a last-minute attempt by Safeway's board to force a higher offer for the company from Morrisons.
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BRC boss to depart
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) director general Bill Moyes is leaving the post at the end of January 2004.
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ArticleTesco rejects MPs pleas
Tesco has rejected several requests from MPs to help in the battle against child obesity.
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ArticleBeacon Foods creates new product development role
Beacon Foods has announced the appointment of Sarah Davies to its new post of new product development and sales co-ordinator.
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ArticleAsda to replace sweets with fruit at checkouts
Asda has said that it will remove sweets from some of its checkouts and replace them with healthier snacks and pieces of fruit.
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ArticleBrassica event confirmed
The Brassica Growers Association biennial conference will take place January 14, 2004.
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ArticleUK cucumbers ready for Christmas
The first crop of UK cucumbers grown for the festive season will hit retailers shelves this Christmas.
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ArticleLoadhog trials report success
The award winning Loadhog product has completed successful trials with a national garden centre retailer.
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Former minister calls for health summit
Former health secretary Alan Milburn has urged government ministers to hold a summit addressing children's diets.
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Sluggish start to Christmas retail sales
Retailers are confident of a pick-up in Christmas sales despite a slow start in November
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ArticleSir Ben Gill receives Knighthood
NFU president Sir Ben Gill has received his Knighthood at Buckingham Palace.
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Danish supermarket reports organic success
Danish supermarket chain ISO has announced success following changing the method of selling organic fruit.
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ArticleMorrisons prepares Christmas bid
Morrisons is believed to be preparing a fresh bid for Safeway before Christmas, after the government announced it had received final competition undertaking agreed by UK retailers.
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Compass results point in right direction
Compass has announced a rise in profits of 12 per cent and is looking to develop its health and education markets further.
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ArticleTesco names South African citrus champion
Tesco has announced its South African citrus grower of the year.