All articles by John Broy – Page 38
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Freshfel expresses concern over rising euro
Freshfel Europe has contacted the European Commission due to concern over the continued strengthening of the euro in relation to the dollar.
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Globalisation: producers must join forces
NFU president Sir Ben Gill has warned that farmers from different countries would in future need to join forces to overcome the "David and Goliath" situation created by globalisation.
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Norfolk herb growing success
Norfolk's Finest Herbs has announced that it has doubled its number of retail outlets and overall sales in the last year.
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IGD confirms convention
The IGD has confirmed the line-up for its annual convention at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London on October 14.
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Bush launches tirade against EU GM stance
President Bush has lashed out in the trade war between Europe and America claiming unfounded suspicion of GM food was responsible for famine in Africa.
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EU ministers clash over CAP reforms
European ministers were at loggerheads over reform to the Common Agricultural Policy
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Lord slates former minister over GM claims
Michael Meacher MP has been condemned by Lord May, the president of the Royal Society, for giving an unfair view on the safety of GM food.
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Covent Garden delight at Defra response
The Covent Garden Tenants Association (CGTA) has welcomed the statement by Defra in response to the review of the London Markets
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Tesco announces Potato winners
Two Scottish potato growers will receive supplier awards from Tesco at the Royal Show next week
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BPC reveals more cases of potato blight
The British Potato Council (BPC) has revealed that further cases of potato blight have been confirmed bringing the total to 28 cases in the last 90 days
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Berry health study under way
The Institute for Food has announced a new study into the possible cancer-fighting properties of strawberries.
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BFG boss get nine per cent pay rise
The Big Food Group's chief executive Bill Grimsey saw his total pay rise by nine per cent last year to £836,472.
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Retailer-backed fund dishes out grant
The Farmers' Fund has granted English Food and Farming Partnerships (EFFP) £133,544 to undertake the "Foundations for Growth" project.
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Corporation dismayed at Defra announcement
The Corporation of London has expressed its disappointment following Defra's announcements regarding the future of London's Wholesale Markets.
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Norsk Hydro to list on Norwegian exchange
Norsk Hydro, the Norwegian industrial conglomerate has announced it will seek a separate listing for its Agri business, the world's largest producer of fertilisers
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Sainsbury's getting house in order
Sainsbury's ceo Sir Peter Davis believes the group has a long way to go before challenging the likes of Tesco and Asda.
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Government lauds sustainable progress
Sir Don Curry who heads the independent implementation group under the government's strategy for sustainable farming said progress in the industry is encouraging.
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Tesco plans for allergy sufferers
Tesco is launching its own-label range of foods for people suffering from allergies with the help of a mother whose young boy has severe food intolerances.
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Nursery benefits from Defra grant
Lansen Nursery's new production and marketing projects have reached fruition thanks to a Defra grant of £190,000.
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Safeway expects bid update in next seven days
The Competition Commission investigating the Safeway bid plans is expected to give its thoughts next week on the complex bid situation.