All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 90
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ArticleFTA: driver shortage reducing
The troublesome shortage of lorry drivers in the UK is lessening, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has confirmed.
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ArticleSpar in the running
European athletics and Spar are both set to get a boost from the international retailer’s sponsorship of major track and field events around the continent over the next 12 months.
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ArticleAussies could lift apple ban next year
Australia's 85-year ban on New Zealand apple imports could be lifted by this time next year, according to Pipfruit New Zealand chairman Ian Palmer.
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Wholesale disruption
The strike on Tuesday by the UK’s largest union Unison over pension provision for public sector workers disrupted trade on wholesale markets.
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M&S sells US chain
Marks and Spencer has sold its US chain Kings Supermarkets, Inc to a US investor group for $61.5 million in cash (£35.4m).
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The only way is up for Asda
Asda has nowhere to go but up, according to analysts at Banc of America Securities.
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ArticleMBM delivers taste message
Preparing a great-tasting potato is easy once you get the right dry matter, storage and variety.
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RFID - can retailers afford to wait?
Retailers are being urged to embrace RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), to help gain a competitive advantage.
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ArticleSainsbury's in recovered position
Sainsbury's chief Justin King has changed the chain’s status from “recovering” to “recovered” following a better-than-expected rise in sales for the January to March period.
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FSA backing for food lecture
Three new sponsors have been signed up for the City Food Lecture, in January 2007.
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New face at Parripak
Ian Wingfield has been brought in to strengthen Parripak Food's sales team.
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Aussies eye Chinese citrus challenge
Australian Horticultural Exporters Association (AHEA) has released a strategy document regarding the proposed marketing strategy for Australian citrus to China.
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ArticleOutspan fresh doubles fleet
London Hire TCS, the specialist in refrigerated vehicle rental and contract hire, has extended its contract with Outspan fresh Ltd.
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ArticleRe:fresh Awards deadline this Friday
The entry deadline for the Re:fresh Awards 2006 is this Friday, March 31.
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Morrisons non-execs threaten walkout
According to The Sunday telegraph, non-executive directors at Morrisons are threatening to quit over chairman Ken Morrison’s continued failure to appoint a new chief executive.
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Early French leeks looks sleek
Propsects appear to be positive for France’s early leek season.
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Lorry operators welcome budget duty freeze
The Freight Transport Association has welcomed the Chancellor's Budget statement and the news that diesel duty will be frozen until September.
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ArticleMorrisons losses over £300m
Morrisons has posted its first annual loss after unexpected costs accrued during the integration of Safeway took the supermarket chain over £300 million into the red.
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ArticleReady Steady Cook goes mushrooming
Patrick Hearne, part owner of Capel Mushrooms in Suffolk, competes against his picker Sue Pugh in BBC2's Ready Steady Cook.