All articles by Thomas Hobbs – Page 14
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Spanish growers 'pose threat' to sperm whales
A sperm whale washed up on Spain's south coast is thought to have died after swallowing 17kg of plastic waste associated with tomato and vegetable production.
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NFU board outlines path to a healthier industry
The NFU has pledged to fight for a “fairer balance of risk and reward and create a science and regulatory framework with horticulture at its core”.
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Asda scores with Canary Islands innovation
Asda is set to become the first UK multiple retailer to sell bananas sourced directly from the Canary Islands.
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UK berry market nears €1bn mark
The UK berry sector will make up for slower than expected growth over the past year as it resumes its recent impressive rise towards the billion-pound mark in terms of sales this coming season.
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Tesco pulls Thai exotics event
UK retail giant Tesco has pulled its annual Thai exotics drive this year due to quality and availability constraints.
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Availability of key orchard tree product at risk
Top-fruit growers have been warned they face an imminent crisis over the availability of creosote for use on wooden stakes.
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Waitrose reveals strong annual results
Waitrose has announced like-for-like sales growth of 3.4 per cent in its annual results.
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Agromark sale helps Produce World back to profit
Produce World has announced a return to profit after completing a process of operational improvement and quitting unprofitable business.
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Ocado deal for R&G Fresh Herbs
Fresh-cut herbs supplier R&G Fresh Herbs has announced that it is now supplying online retailer Ocado with an exclusive new range.
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Three new board members for HDC
The Horticultural Development Company has announced three new members to its board.
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Hardy takes pipfruit helm at Freshmax
Freshmax Group has announced the appointment of former Enza and Delica executive Snow Hardy to the new role of general manager – global pipfruit.
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"Sound financial year" for ND
Norbert Dentressangle (ND) has described 2012 as a 'sound financial year', with growth in consolidated turnover and earnings, and an improved international profile.
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Contactless payment success for Co-op
The Co-operative has installed contactless payment terminals in 1,800 of its 2,800 food stores with plans to use the technology in all UK food stores by 2014.
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All change for Fresca
The Fresca group has announced a new working arrangement with its Spanish joint-venture business partner Martinavarro, as well as significant management changes.
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Shaffe concerned over shipping rate rises
Shaffe, the Southern Hemisphere Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters, has said that it remains 'deeply concerned' after the announcement by several shipping companies to increase freight rates as of 1st January 2013.
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EC announces a delay on plans to lower DPA MRL
The European Commission has announced it will delay its decision on lowering the maximum residue level (MRL) of diphenylamine (DPA).
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Sainsbury's grows ahead of 'big four' rivals
Despite the recent horse-meat scandal and its anticipated impact on sales, Sainsbury's has managed to buck the trend as the only retailer of the so-called 'big four' to increase its grocery share for the 12 weeks ending 17 February.
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Waitrose unveils new drive-through service
Upmarket retailer Waitrose is set to open its first ever drive-through click & collect service store as part of a multi-million pound omni-channel investment.
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Coca-Cola steps up control of Innocent
The Coca-Cola Company has announced that it has increased its investment in UK-based smoothie giant Innocent by buying the majority of the founders' remaining shares, a deal that is subject to governmental approval.
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New appointment at East Malling Research
East Malling Research has appointed a new group financial director in a move it hopes will 'boost the delivery of future plans.'