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Netto sales boost after cuts
Netto has recorded an uplift in sales of more than 50 per cent on the 110 lines included in the initiative across its 195 UK stores, just two weeks after launching its comprehensive price reduction initiative - The Big Price Drop.
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ArticleTesco doubles its clubcard offer
Supermarket giant Tesco has said loyalty, rather than more price cuts, will keep its customers coming back as it doubled its Clubcard points today.
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ArticleFarmers' co-op stores urged
A UK retail consultant has said that UK producers could work supermarket planning rules to their advantage by setting up farmers’ co-operative stores.
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ArticleSprouts showing promise
The first UK-grown Brussels sprouts of the season hit wholesale markets last week in what is promising to be a very good season for the vegetable.
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ArticleJapan grabs Philippine banana supplies
Philippine banana exports are tracking slightly lower than last year, with available supplies shuffled to Japan
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New export focus for Tasmania
Tasmanian horticulture exports have been brought into new focus by the Australian state’s government
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ArticleSpar backs children's charities
Spar UK Ltd has renewed its support for the National Social for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) and Children 1st charities to 2010 with an ambitious fundraising target.
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Soil Association holds farm meets
The Soil Association is holding a series of meetings at organic farms across the UK to give farmers and growers the chance to discuss current farming issues and the association.
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ArticleFruiterers back top pest control scientists
The Worshipful Company of Fruiterers has awarded travel and investigation awards for groundbreaking research into bio-control of pests to three British horticultural scientists.
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ArticleSlam dunk for Jaffa event
A Tesco car park in South London netted plenty of attention last week as it played host to a British Basketball event sponsored by Jaffa.
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Warning on workplace infestations
This year’s erratic weather could lead to an increase in pest problems for businesses throughout the UK and workers should be on the look-out for early signs of infestations, according to workplace equipment provider Slingsby.
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New waste efficiency advice available
Food and drink manufacturers could identify savings of as much as 40 per cent on total waste costs by following a new step-by-step guide to conducting an on-site resource efficiency review, according to sustainable business experts Envirowise.
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Bee expert issues attractant warning
Bee expert Robin Dean is warning against usage of bee attractants in horticultural crops, as honeybee populations continue to decline at an alarming rate.
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ArticleM&S launches Baby Lemons
Marks & Spencer is launching some of the smallest lemons ever sold on the high street this week as it looks to capitalise on the summer gin & tonic market.
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ArticleDole Food Company to go public again
World's largest fresh produce company announces plans to raise US$500m by listing on the New York Stock Exchange
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Chiquita plays down supply worries
Banana supplier Chiquita has reported it expects an uninterrupted supply of bananas despite the liquidation of Eastwind, which handled four of its ships.
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TIMCON launches training programme
The Timber Packaging and Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) has launched a dedicated training programme to bolster the knowledge and skills of its employees.
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ArticleEuropean sales are solid, says Zespri
Despite reports to the contrary, the kiwifruit marketer has said that European sales volumes have remained strong this season
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JR Breach offers haul at fruit show
Visitors to this year’s National Fruit Show will have the chance to win £1,000 worth of fruit trees, together with a magnum of champagne, in a free draw at the JR Breach stand.
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ArticleAustralia tackles core issues via PIPS
A new A$12m research project to boost Australia's apple and pear productivity levels is set to be launched in September