All articles by John Broy – Page 26
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Ready meals interest rising
The UK's love of ready meals are showing no signs of abating, according to a new report into the booming ready meal market.
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Enza growers receive reduced payout
A high New Zealand dollar and small fruit contributed to a lower payout for Enza growers this year, according to Enza manager Clive Durand.
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Certis Europe prepares for expansion
Certis Europe has been appointed distributor in Europe for a number of soil fumigant products.
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Rising numbers of Brits opt to dine out
Britons are deserting the kitchen in their droves in favour of eating out, according to a survey conducted by market analyst Mintel.
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ArticleSafeway blames profits on delayed competition process
Safeway has announced its half-year results, with pre-tax profits rising £17.7m to £160.2m for the period to October 11. However, underlying profits fell by seven per cent to £173.2 million.
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Leatherhead Food announces new service
Leatherhead Food International has announced the launch of its latest online legislation service.
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ArticleSolanum and Waitrose onto World Cup winner
Solanum has announced the re-introduction of red, white and blue potatoes in support of the England rugby team's world cup performances down under.
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ArticleRivals target Safeway to halt takeover
Asda and Sainsbury's are rumoured to be in talks with Safeway to buy some of the troubled store's supermarkets in a late effort to thwart Morrisons proposed takeover, according to a report in The Times.
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Food giants team up on obesity battle
The UK's major food companies, supermarkets and caterers are to join forces to launch a new coalition aimed at combating high rates of obesity in children.
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ArticleHargreaves secures major asparagus deal
Hargreaves Plants has secured the propagation and marketing rights to one of the world's most advanced asparagus breeding programs.
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ArticleSourcing guide receives royal approval
HRH The Prince of Wales has launched a new guide for small businesses looking to work with large food retailers and foodservice or catering companies.
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M&S food man to replace Sir Peter Davis at Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's has named Justin King, the head of M&S food and business, as its new chief executive.
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ArticleSainsbury's sees light at tunnel's end
Sainsbury's has struggled to lift sales with the announcement of its half-year results but Sir Peter Davis is confident that the group can now look with hope to the future.
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ArticleBPC develops benchmarking programme
The BPC is developing a benchmarking programme to help businesses compare costs and remain profitable.
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MBM launches organic cuisine
MBM Organic Produce has launched a new "organic cuisine" brand of quality assured fresh organic produce.
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ArticleHRI announces job losses
Horticulture Research International (HRI) has announced the redundancy of more than 40 staff at its East Malling and Wye sites.
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More bad portents for potatoes
Dr Ruairidh Bain has warned growers that they need to be prepared in the battle against blight.
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HDRA and NIAB reveal organic open day plans
HDRA, the organic organisation, will host the NIAB organic vegetable variety open day, at Ryton Organic Gardens near Coventry on December 3.
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ArticleSainsbury's results set to disappoint
Sainsbury's is predicted to reveal disappointing half-year figures this week after the group has failed to capitalise on this year's hot summer.