All articles by Nina Pullman – Page 95
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ArticleReedman retires from potato industry
‘Best-known’ character in potato machinery and director of Standen Engineering, Andy Reedman, steps down after almost half a century
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Article‘Tomato pill’ helps dilate blood vessels
Study finds lycopene, an antioxidant found in tomatoes, improves function of blood vessels in cardiovascular disease patients
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ArticleSpider venom used in new pesticide
New insect-specific pesticide created using spider venom and snowdrop protein leaves bees unharmed, researcher say
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ArticleAsda to store apples in mountain caves
UK’s second largest retailer will store golden delicious apples under the Italian Alps as alternative to high-energy storage system
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ArticleUse or lose PGI, growers told
Growers of a PGI bramley apple must promote it better in local area to boost income or risk losing it
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ArticlePublic sector food ready for revamp
Calls for new watchdog to collectively monitor public sector food amid fears that UK 'is not ready' to offer free school meals
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ArticleChingford goes for green
Over the last four years, Kent-based importer Chingford Fruit has become a Zero to Landfill company, saving approximately £220,000 per year. Nina Pullman chats to Colin Ormerod, central services manager at Chingford Fruit, to find out which green strategies the company is targeting
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ArticleFreshtime continues to expand team
Ex-Bakkavor employee Michelle Torinsci and NPD controller from Icelandic Seachill, Amanda Turner, boost snack specialist
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ArticleStudent wins NPD placement at Thanet
Commercial horticulture student Jonathon Farthing has been awarded paid work experience as part of Discovery Fellowship
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ArticleSpar plans to hike own-label sales
Convenience chain announces it will increase own-label sales by 10 per cent over five years at a brand launch event today
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ArticleHS2 compensation not enough, says CLA
Petition calls for more adequate compensation for landowners who have had to give up land for new high-speed rail route
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ArticleLabour supplier given 180 hours community work
Illegal gangmaster to several potato farms did not register as an employer and paid workers below minimum wage
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ArticleTesco wraps up China joint venture
UK’s largest retailer announces completion of ‘milestone’ deal with Chinese firm CRE, creating China’s biggest food retailer
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Video3D printer creates edible berries
A printer that creates edible fruit using a molecular-gastronomy process claims it will 're-invent the concept of fresh fruit on demand'
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ArticleBritish Tomato Week reaches out to public
Multiple mentions on broadcast media, appearances at Westminster and in schools successfully raised the profile of British tomatoes
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ArticleInnocent revamps its veg pot range
Smoothie brand signals its commitment to convenience food sector with addition of three new recipes and improved existing flavours
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ArticleIPM changes name to reflect ongoing global success
Irish seed potato company promotes its international achievements in markets including Brazil and France with name change
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ArticleOpening doors with Open Farm Sunday
G’s managing director for salads and vegetables, Peter Sargeant, tells Nina Pullman why the company will open its doors for Open Farm Sunday for the seventh year in a row, and why other growers should do the same
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ArticleGrowers open farms to win over public
Open Farm Sunday is a unique chance to change public attitudes to farming, with free resources available to help host the day
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ArticleLosing ground in veg sales
Declining retail sales have led some growers to reduce plantings, although there are crops bucking the trend in what is a mixed picture for the UK vegetable category