All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 197
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Tesco sights on US
Tesco is set to expand in the US, said a keynote speaker at the Eurofruit Congress.
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SkillCity includes horticulture
Defra and Lantra are teaming up to promote horticulture and other land-based careers to 14-25 year olds at next week's SkillCity careers event.
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Wight Salads announces new ceo
Wight Salads Ltd announced today that David Lavelle has joined the Board as chief executive officer.
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SMEs to benefit from funding
Entrepreneurs who are looking for financial backing for sound business ideas can now benefit from a new £50 million fund launched today by minister for small business, Nigel Griffiths.
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No justification for Horticultural Forum
The National Farmers' Union feels investment in a new horticultural forum would be a waste of members' money.
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NFU reacts to water moves
The implementation of the Water Framework Directive must be based on sound scientific evidence and in a manner affordable to farmers and growers, says the NFU.
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David Gray climbs RHS ladder
HRI East Malling site head appointed director of horticulture at the RHS.
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PMA Fresh Summit Draws 14,300 to New Orleans
The biggest trade event on the other side of the Atlantic bounced back to life after the difficulties of 2001.
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Western diners hear confident Bray
Western International tenants celebrated their annual dinner and dance this weekend, with tenants' association chairman George Bray in confident mood.
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Colourful Chase remembered
The funeral of Kit Chase, former head of Walpole Fruit Packers and bodyguard to Ben Gurion, took place last week
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Review re-scheduled for mid-November
London wholesale market review due to be presented in mid-November
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Guernsey sets its sights high
Guernsey growers told to look only at the top tier of the UK market.
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Ramesys unveils unique NPD research
The results of an extensive NPD research programme were the subject of a presentation by Ramesys md Martin Telfer, at this year's Institute of Grocery Distribution's (IGD) Annual Convention.
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Waitrose strengthens focus
Waitrose outlines plans for increased collaboration and customer focus.
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Organic land expansion
The UK organic boom continues apace, according to the Soil Association.
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Shutler's shuffle
Somerfield has named Andy Shutler as its new head of fresh produce and frozen food buying.
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The biggest pie in the land
Bramley Apple Campaigners broke the 'biggest apple pie' record at Borough market