All articles by Thomas Hobbs – Page 15
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Farm Fresh success for Greenvale
Potato supplier Greenvale is celebrating sales of 1.5 million bags of its first ever branded product, GreenVale Farm Fresh, a year on from its launch.
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The Co-op in Fairtrade 'first' for roses
The Co-operative Food says it is the first UK retailer to switch all of its own-brand bunches of standard and single stem roses to Fairtrade.
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Calls for food nutrition to be taught in schools
There have been calls to add heathy cooking onto the curriculum for British schools following recent recommendations from the Department of Education for students to learn more about nutrition.
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NFU responds to EU budget cuts
The NFU has given its reaction after a cut to the EU’s long-term budget for 2014-20 was agreed by the heads of government for the first time in history. The Common Agricultural Policy will also be reduced.
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New senior appointment at Produce World
Produce World has appointed Dara O'Doherty in the role of new product development manager.
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SA wage rise slammed
South African farmers’ union Agri SA has condemned the 52 per cent increase in the national minimum wage for farm workers announced last week by the agriculture ministry.
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Horse meat scandal 'could increase F&V sales'
One high street retailer has predicted that the horse meat scandal could result in greater sales of fruit and vegetables.
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Potato Council expects grower numbers to fall
The number of potato growers in Britain could fall below 2,000 this year. This marks a “staggering decline” from 16,000 growers just 20 years ago.
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GLA chief visits farm on 'fact-finding' mission
GLA chief Paul Broadbent visited Hammond Produce near Retford recently as part of a fact-finding mission to understand the challenges that farmers and growers face.
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Tesco sweet potato supplier goes bankrupt
US-based fresh produce distributor Bissett Produce is winding down its operations after filing for bankruptcy last week, according to reports.
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Florette's 'Feelgood' fleet
Florette has upgraded its logistics fleet with the addition of more efficient trailers.
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EWT revamps business following trading loss
Top-fruit grower, packer and supplier Empire World Trade (EWT) is bouncing back from a “very tough year” which saw it post a loss for the 12 months to 28 April 2012 of £174,000 after tax.
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Riverford results reflect upturn in veg box market
Organic producer and box-scheme retailer Riverford Organic Farms has seen turnover and profits climb in its latest financial report, mirroring the general upturn in the wider box-scheme market
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The Greenery launches convenient asparagus
In the Netherlands, The Greenery has announced the launch of a new ready-to-steam asparagus product that can be conveniently prepared in the microwave.
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Monaghan hits back at Prime Champ allegations
Monaghan Mushrooms has denied claims that Asda mushroom supplier Prime Champ has been involved in the exploitation of its workforce.
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Pom Wonderful outlines UK push
Pom Wonderful, the 100 per cent Californian pomegranate juice, is set to hit UK television screens during March and April with a £1.2m (€1.42m) advertising campaign.
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Scott Farms launches crisps range
Sweet potato producer Scott Farms International unveiled more plans for its new range of premium-end sweet potato 'chips', which are a 'game-changer' for the UK snacks market according to CEO Stan Smith.
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Busy Fruit Logistica for Bayer CropScience
Bayer CropScience is using the Fruit Logistica trade show in Berlin to showcase business initiatives from its Food Chain Partnership programme with new associates from South America.
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Sirane sizzles with new BBQ range
Packaging firm Sirane revealed its new fruit and vegetable BBQ bags at this week's Fruit Logistica.
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'Pear volume down 20 per cent', says BFV
Belgium-based pear producer Belgische Fruitveiling (BFV) has confirmed that there has been a 20 per cent decline in current volume.