All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 104
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ArticleCornish boost from Tesco
Cornish vegetable producer Southern England Farms (SEF) has been awarded a direct contract by Tesco to become a primary supplier of vegetables
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ArticleCameo gets wider role
Sainsbury's will be stocking English Cameo this year for the first time adding to consumer awareness already being created by Tesco, Somerfield, the Co-op, Budgens, and Booths Supermarkets.
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Nation's diet theme for fruit show
The theme of this year's National Fruit Show is Fruit for Health and Wealth to highlight the government's determination to improve the nation's diet.
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Parripak gets RDS funding
Parripak Food Ltd can now market cosmetically imperfect potatoes thanks to equipment funding from the Rural Development Service.
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Food manufacturers urged to Improve
The manufacturing industry needs to invest in training its employees of the future and get behind a new government drive to offer vocational subjects at school...
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ArticleACP exporters go online
A new online directory of tropical fruit and vegetable exporters has been launched by COLEACP/PIP...
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M&S man to address US industry
Andrew Sharp of M&S will address delegates at the PMA International Fresh Summit, in Atlanta next month.
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Rembitt bins the competition
Major UK fruit bin manufacturer Rembitt Ltd will be exhibiting its range of timber and ply-based bins in what will be its first appearance at the National Fruit Show.
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ArticleYes Peas! behind Red Tractor
The YesPeas! Campaign is supporting Red Tractor as the headline sponsor of the Great British Food Theatre - part of the BBC Good Food Show.
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ArticleOrganics and convenience centre stage at Fruit Logistica
The 2006 edition of Fruit Logistica will feature a significant increase in numbers of exhibitors from the organic and convenience product sectors.
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ArticlePolish apple growers' threat to processors
Poland’s apple growers are threatening a strike against processors, as they are not getting satisfaction from prices in processing sector.
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ArticleRamsay worships at Mayan temple
Greenvale AP has launched Mayan Gold, the first commercial Peruvian potato to be nationally listed in the UK into the market.
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ArticleSainsbury’s bounce returning
Quarterly sales at Sainsbury's are 2.8 per cent up as a revamped advertising approach and price-cutting measures pay off.
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US concedes on codling moth
US authorities have agreed to tighten controls on apple exports to Taiwan after a codling moth larva was found in a shipment of Fuji apples from Washington state.
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ArticleBuy-in sought for low carbon future
Big business is being urged by government to buy into its plans for energy-efficient investment and business opportunities in a low carbon economy.
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ArticleMarkets gang up on TfL
London’s market tenants are digging their heels in over the city’s congestion charge and stepping up efforts to force an exemption for the food trade.
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ArticleRedefinition of a marrow
Tozer Seeds, the Cobham-based UK independent breeder, hopes to redefine the public perception of a marrow.
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ArticlePom'Alliance to overcome difficult start
French potato producer Pom’Alliance expects to overcome a tricky start to the season across Europe.
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Produce is good for the bones
New studies show that fruit and vegetables could help build bone strength during childhood and teenage years.