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ArticleAsda boss "not interested" in M&S job
Asda chief executive Andy Bond has categorically ruled himself out of the race to head up Marks & Spencer stating: “Why would I bother?”
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Eye for goal with a need to track back
A winning combination is key to the fresh produce industry triumphing in the big match on the supermarket shelves
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ArticleMack acquires Percy J Down
Mack has expanded its wholesale presence in Bristol, with the acquisition of Percy J Down on the city’s market last week.
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ArticleGreenvale strengthens Tesco ties
One of the UK’s largest suppliers of fresh potatoes, Greenvale AP, has taken on Tesco’s challenge as the retail giant looks to grow its potato market share.
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ArticleAnger over commission's 'Tesco ban'
The Competition Commission has demanded that large supermarket chains cannot dominate local areas and has proposed a new system to the government, angering Tesco in the process.
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ArticleLondon explores Rungis link
Wholesale market authorities and traders are being urged to reignite the links between Paris’s prestigious Rungis market and the UK.
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ArticleDry weather hits brassicas
The very dry weather is taking its toll on cauliflower crops in Lincolnshire and leading to some interruptions in supply.
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ArticleSpar China scoops international gong
Spar has won the first NACS International Convenience Retailer of the Year Award for its operations in China, beating off competition from Sainsbury’s.
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ArticleJaffa streaks ahead
Global citrus brand Jaffa has put its weight behind the Street Athletics scheme this summer.
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ArticleResidue claims rebutted
The Pesticide Residues Committee has published its report on monitoring of residues on produce supplied for the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme in the spring term of 2009 to criticism from the tabloid media over the presence of residues in fruit supplied to children.
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ArticleEurospar extends to Wales
Spar has launched two new stores under a new Welsh moniker, Eurospar, capitalising on former Somerfield outlets.
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EU freight ruling targets rogues
The EU Council of Ministers’ has adopted new rules that will bring safer roads and fairer European competition in an attempt to force rogue commercial vehicle operators off the road.
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ArticleKey role discovered for grapes
Grapes may play a key role in fighting against heart disease, cancer, diabetes, inflammation and dental problems, new research has shown.
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ArticleBarlow warns on prices
The top-fruit industry marked the official start of the English apple and pear season with a launch in London last week.
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New resistant grapes tested
Scientists in the US have stepped up their efforts to improve grapes’ ability to deal with the cold in new trials.
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ArticleRussian bank buys 20 per cent of JFC
JFC has sold almost 20 per cent of its shares to the Saint-Petersburg Bank to fund the construction of new fruit terminals
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ArticleTomato growers warned on two new pests
UK tomato growers were last week warned about two new threats to their crops that are expected to be the worst to hit for some time.
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ArticleFreshfel denounces new EU campaign
The group has questioned the recently-launched EU Healthy Eating Campaign for European school children
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Compass makes English top-fruit pledge
Compass Group UK has made a commitment to source 100 per cent English apples and pears throughout October and November.
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ArticleDole signs deal to import Fairtrade fruit
Multinational reaches agreement with TransFair USA to import Fairtrade-labelled bananas and pineapples into the US