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Leading laboratory set for Kent
One of Europe's leading independent laboratories, with an international reputation for high quality analysis, support and advice in food, it to relocate to Kent Science Park.
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ArticleNew 'superclean' food technology
A new innovation allowing 100 per cent recycled materials to be used for food trays is being rolled out commercially for the first time.
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Welsh produce "sidelined"
Welsh horticulture is being “sidelined” and shunned by promoters, according to fruit growers.
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ArticleDomestic output "could plummet" in 2009
The farming industry faces a “real risk” of a plummet in domestic output in the coming year, according to National Farmers’ Union (NFU) president Peter Kendall.
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Food processing snubbed by migration decision
The chief of the food and drink sector skills council, Improve, has responded with ‘disappointment’ to the government’s decision not to relax the rules restricting the number of Bulgarian and Romanian workers allowed to apply for jobs in the UK’s food processing industry.
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Supermarkets set spring bag target
Supermarkets have set a spring target to drastically cut the number of plastic bags used in the UK.
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Guernsey growers battle through
The Guernsey Growers Association (GGA) has enough financial reserves to continue operating for the next few years, despite a big reduction in membership.
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BRC reports "poor" festive spending
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has reported a “poor Christmas for retailers” ahead of its December figures, to be released next week.
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ArticleDutch mushroom merger increases strength
Dutch companies PP Tropisch Fruit and Banken Champignons in De Lier have merged to form Westland Mushrooms BV as of January 1.
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Technology conference sparks up in Leeds
A major new UK conference showcasing the latest advances in retail technology will take place in Leeds.
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ArticleThe freshinfo year - December
Discounters prepare for battle... Growth slows at Tesco... But leaps at Morrisons... Tomato growers club together... What else rounded off your 2008?
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ArticleTom Mathison dies, aged 82
A legend of the US apple industry, Tom Mathison of Stemilt Growers, has died of cancer aged 82.
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ArticleThe freshinfo year - November
Retailers refute "bully-boy" claims... Leek pickers in largest-ever human trafficking raid... Hex River Valley flooded out... Tesco launches monster veg... What else made your November top 10?
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ArticleAsda rolls back to ignite price war
Asda has adopted pound shop tactics on more than 1000 products in a move which may light the touch-paper on a price war between the main supermarket giants.
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Sun World appoints new marketing boss
Californian fresh produce researcher Sun World has appointed a new vice-president of sales and marketing.
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Food supplies under scrutiny
British agriculture must recognise and contribute a key role in dealing with climate change to aid food supplies, according to NFU President Peter Kendall.
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Wasteful children cause huge food costs
British families could save hundreds of pounds a year on food bills by reducing the effects of wasteful children, according to new research.
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ArticleNZ kiwis strengthen body
New Zealand kiwifruit may strengthen the body’s natural defences for everyday protection, according to a new study.
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ArticleHappy New Year
freshinfo is shut for New Year's Day. We would like to wish every one of our readers and their families a prosperous and happy new year. We trust you have found our continued coverage useful over the festive period and look forward to you joining us again as our full service resumes on January 2, and throughout 2009.
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ArticleExosect scoops Moroccan innovation award
Exosect has won the Innofel award at the Sifel Morocco Agricultural Show for its pest control solution.