All articles by Nina Pullman – Page 65
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ArticleLidl buyers confirm range refresh
Senior buying managers at Lidl UK, Emma Byrne and Jon Covey, chat to Nina Pullman about range development, promotions and ‘phenomenal’ growth
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ArticlePak choi sees strong demand
UK growers and importers of popular oriental green discuss consumer trends and growing markets
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ArticleImports plug brassica supply gaps
A recent cauliflower and broccoli shortage from key UK regions has seen suppliers look abroad, while beans are also tight
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ArticleIndustry faces crisis if Calais drama drags on
Suppliers will face 'serious problems' if Calais disruption continues past summer and into main UK import window
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VideoWatch: Wing Yip director on supply and consumer trends
With four per cent growth year-on-year, Chinese retailer Wing Yip is going from strength to strength. Nina Pullman visited store director Albert Yip
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ArticleNew banana freight route calls at Tilbury
A new service from CMA CGM will link west Africa with Europe and the UK on a weekly rotation calling at the Port of Tilbury
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ArticleKomodo Dragon chillis roar onto Tesco shelves
Salvatore Genovese-grown hot chilli measures 1.4 million Scovilles and is available in Tesco stores until November
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ArticleFruit and veg stall reinstated after public petition
A Cardiff produce stall that has traded for 38 years and recently closed, will be reopened after 2,600 people signed a petition
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ArticleHauliers switch to east of England ports
Teesport, Hull and Tilbury have seen significant rises in freight numbers while Calais haulage firms are forced to raise costs
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Sainsbury’s tops English apple sales
Retailer sold more English apples and pears than any other retailer and said Gala remains top-selling apple variety
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ArticleLong-term Geest Line ship marks 100th journey
Klipper Stream, which has travelled 1.2m miles and carried 2.6bn bananas, has set sail for the Caribbean after celebratory event
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ArticleReynolds hires ex-Tesco buyer
Former Tesco sourcing manager Sandra Kajda has responsibility for seasonal produce and fruit at foodservice giant
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ArticleFollow Aldi’s lead and sign pledge, retailers told
It is ‘imperative’ that other retailers sign the NFU’s fruit and veg pledge and fund promotions in produce, the BGA has said
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ArticleExtinct bumblebee spotted in Kent
Consistent sightings of short-haired bumblebees in Kent 'show reintroduction scheme has been successful'
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ArticleNFU calls for government help with retail practices
UK farming unions want government intervention in ensuring longer contracts, fairer risk management and better labelling
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ArticleDate Night helped develop Tenderstem 'personality’
New marketing campaign for Tenderstem has had 'direct impact' on sales rise of 17 per cent for the year-to-date
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ArticleBroccoli crisps win retail listings
A new range of 100 per cent vegetable and fruit crisps may offer suppliers new routes to market
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ArticleAstronauts eat ‘first-ever’ space lettuce
Romaine lettuce grown using NASA’s bespoke growing system Veggie has been harvested for eating and analysis
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ArticleFirst-ever National Blueberry Day launches
BerryWorld-organised promotion day will focus on consumer engagement and recipe ideas through social media
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ArticleMajor fire destroys units at Birmingham wholesale market
Cause of “severe” blaze at Birmingham market now under investigation as market re-opens for business