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ArticleM&S reports sales upturn
Marks & Spencer has announced it is to employ an extra 20,000 seasonal staff and posted better-than-expected sales results, attributing the upturn to a rise in consumer confidence.
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G20 stalls over Doha Round talks
Trade leaders have pledged to revive global trade, reject protectionism, boost trade finance and refrain from imposing new barriers - but failed prevent the continue stalling of the Doha Round trade negotiations.
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ArticleRubens apples enter Tesco
The second season of English premium apple Rubens is set to hit Tesco, as supplier Norman Collett Ltd looks to build on the success of the fruit.
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ArticleChina’s Jiangnan market bustles
Sales at China’s largest fruit and vegetable wholesale market grew last year, spurred on by the economic downturn
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UK lags behind in health ratings
The UK showed a stable rating in terms of health levels but lagged behind many countries when the 2009 Euro Health Consumer Index (EHCI) was presented in Brussels this week.
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ArticleFlorette hosts Chinese delegation
Bagged salad specialist Florette has welcomed government officials and agri-food executives from China as part of a tour hosted by Harper Adams University College.
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ArticleTesco promotes fresh food director
Commercial director Colin Holmes awarded place on the leading British retail company's executive committee
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ArticleMercator takes first steps in Bulgaria
Slovenia's largest retailer will embark on a series of store openings next month as it looks to build its presence in south-east Europea
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ArticleAldi Denmark director quits
Espen Larsen is apparently set to join German food retail group Rewe, according to reports in the Danish press
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ArticleT&G keeps pressure on Zespri
A report released by Turners & Growers claims Zespri has an incentive to keep grower payments low to boost shareholder profits
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ArticleCrisis talks fail to quell French fears
Last week’s meeting between sector representatives and Bruno Le Maire has far from assuaged fears during the current crisis
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ArticleComet booster for school fruit
The range of fresh produce that can be supplied for the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme (SFVS) is likely to increase following a new deal on refrigeration.
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ArticleFrench Jazz displays perfect timing
The French Jazz season is about to get underway, providing the ideal complement for the New Zealand season
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ArticleItalians still spending on top-quality food
Consumers still willing to spend money on high-quality products, Coop Italia chairman Vincenzo Tassinari tells Lebensmittel Zeitung
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Bystander pesticide guidance welcomed
It is hoped new draft guidance on pesticide exposure assessment will help introduce a standardised approach to pesticides and prevent the kind of public furore that surrounded the landmark Georgina Downs case.
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ArticleNaked Grocer stripped bare
A former international fresh produce manager has set up a “naked” business designed to cater for consumers waning away from the supermarkets.
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ArticleApprentice star Makes her Mark
Entrepreneurship from young people both within and outside the markets sector was held up at the NABMA conference as the best way for industry to thrive in future.
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Growers warned on downy mildew
Growers are being warned of a heightened risk of downy mildew infection following the recent spell of warm days and cool nights.
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ArticleSoil Association attacks new UK soil plan
The UK government’s new plan to protect the country’s soil has been described by the Soil Association as “deeply unambitious”
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ArticleChile in China, South Korea trade talks
Agricultural officials have visited South Korea and China to forge trade deals and increase export opportunities for Chilean fresh produce