All articles by Thomas Hobbs – Page 5
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ArticleAward win for Waitrose and NFU
Fresh produce display collaboration takes home a gold medal at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
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ArticleRetailer fined for selling rotten produce
Sheffield-based independent retailer is hit with a fine after selling fruit and vegetables unfit for human consumption
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ArticleSoft-fruit sales drive growth for M&S
First quarter sales increase at M&S after a positive performance on food products
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ArticleGLA confirms gangmaster prosecution
Scottish labour provider fined after operating without a licence
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Broadhurst returns to EWT
Fruit importer Empire World Trade announces the return of Patrick Broadhurst as its new GM
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ArticleProduce World links up with Kids Country
Vegetable producer uses Food and Farming event to reach youngsters
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ArticleFresh produce 'lengthens life span'
A new European study finds that adults who consume five portions of fruit and vegetables a day live up to three years longer
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ArticleSainsbury's lowers specs on potatoes
Following wet weather, the retailer announces it will lower specifications on potatoes sourced from Scotland
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ArticleA plan for organics
With sales of organic fruit and vegetables still in decline, Thomas Hobbs spoke to Finn Cottle, a consultant for fresh produce at the Soil Association, to ask her how the category can be revived
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ArticleUK produce consumption falls below US
Rabobank report claims UK consumption levels of fruit and veg are falling quicker than in the US
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ArticleRetailers urged to look beyond strawberries
Food campaigner says that during Wimbledon fortnight supermarkets must promote more than just strawberries
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ArticleTurnover down at NCGM
New Covent Garden Market reports a drop in turnover for the financial year ending 31 March 2013
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ArticleCelebrities back Barfoots
A number of celebrities have lent their support to sweetcorn supplier Barfoots of Botley as it gears up for the new season
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ArticleTacon: There's more room for women
Groceries code adjudicator Christine Tacon says women have more of a role to play in fresh produce boardrooms
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ArticleProduceView software launches
Market Intelligence Services claims that its new data collection software will be beneficial to growers
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ArticleTesco recruits NFU man
Retailer hopes appointment of Tom Hind as agriculture director will improve its relationship with farmers
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ArticleG's backs new sports drink
Salad vegetable supplier G's Fresh acquires a beetroot-based recovery sports drink brand
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ArticleSainsbury's bolsters convenience offer
Retailer opens new distrubition centre as it looks to increase the number of Sainsbury's Local stores in south-east England.
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ArticleDEFRA seeks views for supply chain review
Government calls for public opinion on UK's food supply chain ahead of Professor Chris Elliott's post-horsemeat review
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ArticlePink Lady celebrates 21 years
New promotional campaign celebrates 21 years of Pink Lady apples being sold in the UK market