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ArticleSainsbury's bid to thwart shareholder revolt
A senior director at Sainsbury’s is attempting to broker a last-minute deal with city investors to avert a damaging revolt over an award of free shares worth £2.5 million to Sir Peter Davis.
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Supermarkets face ministerial questions
Competition minister Gerry Sutcliffe is to question the supermarket groups Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Safeway/Morrisons over allegations that they are giving suppliers an unfair deal.
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ArticleTesco shoppers come under scrutiny
The habits of Tesco shoppers is soon to come under the combined close scrutiny of Thomson Intermedia, which tracks UK advertising and Dunnhumby, a market researcher.
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ArticleSomerfield awaits bumper results
Somerfield is expected to announce a giant leap in profits this week as a result of it store refurbishment and cost-cutting programme.
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ArticleBeacon pumpkin up the volumes
Roasted and char-grilled diced pumpkin from specialist fresh and exotic ingredients supplier Beacon Foods are likely to feature in a host of British food products this autumn.
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ArticleWaitrose heads north
John Lewis’s upmarket supermarket Waitrose is looking to break into the north of England, for the first time in 100 years, following the opening of a store in Sandbach, Cheshire.
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Business for sale? Target the right buyer
SME owners are failing to get the best price when they come to sell the business because they target the wrong buyers.
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Lantra to receive five-year licence to skill
UK's horticulture industry Sector Skills Council, Lantra, will receive a five-year licence tomorrow.
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ArticleGreenery grower wins sustainability award
Cees Veerman, Holland’s Minister of Agriculture, Nature & Food Quality this week presented tomato-grower Themato CV with an award that recognises socially responsible business practice, during the 3rd Dutch Sustainability Congress, held in Bussum.
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Fuji wrappers raise pack integrity for Simply Fresh Foods
Simply Fresh Foods, Manchester, has adopted a new system of combined stretch-shrink-wrapping - pioneered by Japanese manufacturer Fuji.
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ArticleWimbledon serves up strawberries and balsamic
Wimbledon crowds were offered an alternative to the traditional serving of strawberries and cream this week.
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ArticleCalifornia reports cherry success
The California Cherry Advisory Board is reporting a very successful season in the UK.
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Article£4 million investment in new fleet by Petit Forestier
Petit Forestier has invested £4 million in new IVECO 75-E17 7.5 tonne refrigerated vehicles.
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ArticlePink Lady® future still safe
Debate has surfaced in the industry regarding Pink Lady® apples' future as a premium brand.
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ArticleChile: Hass potential, will travel
A renowned avocado consultant has outlined the potential Chile has a source of Hass avocados.
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Barbecue beefs up produce potential
A burgeoning interest in barbecues in the UK is affording new potential to the fresh produce trade.
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ArticleWestern tenants granted reprieve
There will be capacity for more traders to move to the new Western International Market, after Hounslow Borough Council reconsidered selection criteria and plans for the new site.
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ArticleReynolds Catering looks to triple turnover
Tony Reynolds, managing director and chairman of Reynolds Catering, plans to build a 10,000 square foot London depot and hopes to triple the award-winning company's turnover.
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ArticleLamb’s in season
The cultivation of Lamb’s lettuce in Nantes dates back to the 17th century. Much of its success is attributed to the sandy conditions found in the Loire Valley, which provides an ideal environment for the lettuce to grow. French producers are now keen to raise its profile in the UK with increased sendings. John Broy reports.