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ArticleWaitrose branches into non-food
Waitrose is to branch out into non-food items for the first time as the upmarket retailer looks to use the strength of parent company, the John Lewis Partnership.
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ArticleDEFRA creates food miles storm
The food miles debate that has seen imported produce go head to head with UK products over their sustainability credentials has flared up again, after a new government report questioned how well domestic product matches up.
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ArticleSpanish citrus 'on brink of disaster'
The spanish citrus sector is “on the brink of disaster” and needs immediate action to ensure its survival, according to Juan Bautista Juan Gimeno of the regulatory council for Valencian Citrus PGI.
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ArticleGrapefruit found to aid weight loss
A flavanoid found in grapefruit could aid weight loss and reduce the risk of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes, new research has found.
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East Malling enters G8 debate
The East Malling Trust for Horticultural Research (EMT) has said G8 countries need to invest more in food production research to avoid undermining their commitment to tackling food security and climate change.
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Industry seeks labour answers
The future beyond the proposed scrapping of the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme (SAWS) next year needs clarification for labour users, the industry warned last week.
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ArticleEMR launches fruit foursome
East Malling Research launched two new strawberry varieties, a new raspberry and a new cherry to the trade last week.
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ArticleHughes: value branding "crazy"
Professor David Hughes of Imperial College London and non-executive director of Berry Gardens, told a Fruit Focus forum on consumer spending that the retailers are “completely crazy” to put so much emphasis on their value offers, at the expense of the higher-end brands that have taken them so long to establish.
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High street diversity threatened
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has told ministers that new retail planning guidance threatens diverse, vibrant high streets and communities.
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Industry welcomes GM report
The Agricultural Biotechnology Council (abc) has welcomed a report by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee.
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St Pancras to host new market
Commuters and tourists alike can pick up seasonal produce alongside season tickets following the opening of a new daily retail market at St Pancras International train station in London.
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ArticleCrop Solutions launches machine
Crop Solutions launched its new Cover Rolling Machine, designed to protect crops using fleece, polythene or insect net, at Fruit Focus.
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MPS recommend markets minister
The communities and local government parliamentary committee has recommended a named minister with responsibility for markets and that the communities and local government department should become the clear first point of contact for market matters.
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ArticleSchool scoops Spanish prize
A primary school from Hampshire has won Foods from Spain’s national competition to design a collage on the theme of healthy eating with fresh fruit and vegetables.
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ArticleZeebrugge recovers after poor start
Following a disappointing start to the year, the port of Zeebrugge has recorded an increase in container traffic for the first half of 2009
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ArticleBelgian New Fruit Wharf buys Seabrex
Reefer terminal operator extends network with acquisition of Port of Rotterdam's largest produce handling and distribution company
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ArticleGrowfair expands into Wales
Local premium label Growfair has reached Wales, following its earlier launches in Cornwall and Devon
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ArticleInvestigation targets other Dutch firms
The Greenery, ZON and Fruitmasters all asked to provide details of their sales structure, according to leading Dutch industry paper
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AgroMashov on horizon
Some 3,000 buyers and dozens of delegations from 50 countries, including executives of large European supermarkets and corporations, and importers are expected to visit the annual international exhibition, Agro Mashov, which will open on January 13-14, 2010 in the Tel Aviv Exhibition Grounds.
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Yorkshire summit for food unveiled
A key conference in October will bring together Yorkshire’s food and drink industry to discuss innovation, new produce development, processing, packaging and logistics.