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ArticleWaitrose asks 1,000 suppliers for cut
Waitrose has asked suppliers to reduce their prices as the supermarket looks to cut costs significantly.
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ArticleTimber industry calls for unity
The Timber Packaging and Pallet Federation (TIMCON) has said businesses in the timber and timber packaging industry must speak with a common voice to tackle the challenges currently facing the sector.
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Strong full-year results at Morrisons
Profit and sales both increased as the UK's fourth-largest retailer made "good progress" in 2008
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ArticleMaersk returns to Buenos Aires
The global shipping giant plans to resume its direct service from the Argentinean capital to Europe
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ArticleCanada rolls out food safety drive
The country’s health department is issuing fact sheets to help consumers safely choose, handle and store fruits and vegetables
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Delhaize enjoys 2008 profit lift
The Belgian retailer is forecasting further growth this year following a successful 2008, which saw net profit increase
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Nitrate Directive brings bureaucracy fears
Horticulture may have to navigate more ‘red tape’ in dealing with new laws despite a derogation on the Nitrates Directive for Nitrate Vulnerable Zones in the UK, according to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU).
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ArticleItalian and Slovenian ports in new alliance
The port authorities of Ravenna, Trieste, Venice and Koper have agreed to develop closer ties to boost their global standing
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ArticleCarrefour offers value range
The French retailer has followed the lead of Tesco and provided cash-strapped consumers with a lower price alternative
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ArticleGrower group vouches for spraying safety
The PBGEA has backed banana growers in Mindanao, the Philippines over the safety of aerial fungicide spraying
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ArticleReady-to-use veg sales rise in Italy
Fresh-cut sales down, but new impetus seen in market for covenient, pre-prepared vegetables, according to Ismea figures
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ArticleCarrefour profit hit by downturn
The French group saw sales growth during 2008, but yearly profits took a tumble
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Carrefour profit hit by downturn
The French group saw sales growth during 2008, but yearly profits took a tumble
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ArticleGrowers receive pesticide boost
Potato growers have been urged to embrace integrated pest and farm management, as the industry prepares for revision of the controversial EU directive 91/414.
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ArticleWaitrose records lacklustre sales
Waitrose may be the ‘nation’s favourite supermarket’, but this does not appear to be impacting on sales, as it reported a six per cent fall in annual profits.
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ArticleMorrisons announce expansion as sales soar
Morrisons confirmed its position as the current recession winner, posting a soaring seven per cent profit increase today.
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Traders warned over export opportunities
The weakness of sterling against other global currencies is creating export opportunities, but businesses are being warned to approach these with caution.
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ArticleCobs face rough patch
Sweetcorn is the latest product to fall victim to inclement weather and weak sterling, as supplies into the UK hit a “tricky” period.
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ArticleCommercial appointment for MTEX Holland
The group has announced that Dirk Willem Blijleven has joined the group in a commercial capacity
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ArticlePotato Europe attracts market leaders
One of the year’s largest potato events will focus on the former Russian states, Africa and the rising market in China as Potato Europe takes place in September.