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ArticleWestern tenants granted reprieve
There will be capacity for more traders to move to the new Western International Market, after Hounslow Borough Council reconsidered selection criteria and plans for the new site.
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ArticleReynolds Catering looks to triple turnover
Tony Reynolds, managing director and chairman of Reynolds Catering, plans to build a 10,000 square foot London depot and hopes to triple the award-winning company's turnover.
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ArticleLamb’s in season
The cultivation of Lamb’s lettuce in Nantes dates back to the 17th century. Much of its success is attributed to the sandy conditions found in the Loire Valley, which provides an ideal environment for the lettuce to grow. French producers are now keen to raise its profile in the UK with increased sendings. John Broy reports.
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ArticleLeaves on the line
With summer officially here, consumer demand for loose and wholehead salads increases. But at the same time, convenience continues to play a huge part in expansion and leaf development in the salad sector. Anabella de Sousa reports.
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ArticleGrimsby guns for fresh foods
The number of food and food-related businesses in North East Lincolnshire is now well in excess of 500 but the go-ahead borough council aims to expand its rate of success. It wants more inward investment and has now set its sights on fresh food producers, offering them an array of come and join us initiatives. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleJuicy Orchard growth
In 2003 the Freshly squeezed juice market continued to grow. The consensus is that this is fuelled in part by the rising media focus on health and well being and Orchard House Foods hopes to take full advantage.
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ArticleStePac spearheads progress
StePac has introduced its modified atmosphere and modified humidity technology for asparagus to European customers, helping them extend shelf and storage life from harvest to the point of consumption.
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Primafruit’s pain barrier
Evesham-based Primafruit took the decision to overhaul its IT system and hopes it will improve how the company operates considerably, according to operations director Sean Foy.
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Seasonal rules should apply to all
At this time of year words such as "new crop" and "new season" spring from the columns of the national media and become part
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Screen test that’s good for us all
Not many companies involved with fruit and vegetables have spent £1 million advertising their wares on the TV. Neither has
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ArticleCues jumping ahead at STC
Yields so far in the year-round cucumber trial at Stockbridge Technology Centre, North Yorkshire, are on course to beat the project’s initial target of 300 cucumbers a square metre.
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M&S bid battle moves on
M&S pension fund trustees met yesterday to, amongst other things, discuss the latest bid for the retail chain by Philip Green.
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ArticleKenyan exports reach record levels
Exports of Kenyan flowers have again reached record levels, it was revealed at this year's Kenya Flower Day.
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ArticleGrowers respond to tightened code
In response to the tightening of the Polytunnel Voluntary Code of Practise, Eric Drummond, on behalf of the South Herefordshire Growers Association said on Wednesday...
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Londis shareholders accept Musgrave offer
Londis retailers have voted overwhelmingly in favour of selling the convenience store chain to Musgrave.
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Wal-Mart faces massive sex-discrimination lawsuit
US lawsuit alleges women staff get a bad deal from Wal-Mart, and now involves up to 1.6 million female current and ex-employees.
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ArticleColombia finds winning formula
European Bizmatch in Cartagena boosts potential for exotic and organic sendings to the UK.
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Spanish grape decline
The harvest has started in Murcia, but late spring weather has taken its toll on grapes.
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ArticleSainsbury's new balls for Wimbledon
Sainsbury’s is celebrating Wimbledon with a limited edition four-pack of oranges.
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ArticleSpanish tomatoes set to recover
Recent estimates forecast a recovery in the new season for Spanish tomato productdion.