All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 96
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New recruits for FTA
The Freight Transport Association has appointed three new managers to join its policy teams in the North, the South East and in Brussels.
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New site for Dawsongroup
Dawsongroup, a company offering an array of rental services, has launched a new website to act as a central access point for all its business units.
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EA enhances pesticide detection methods
The Environment Agency says it has significantly improved its method for assessing pesticides in surface water.
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ArticleCox stock situation improves
After industry action in December, January 1 stock figures painted a far healthier picture for the UK Cox crop.
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ArticleSainsbury's keeps momentum going
Sainsbury's has continued its promising recovery under Justin King, announcing a better-than-expected sales uplift in the important run up to Christmas.
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Somerfield closes two distribution depots
Some 440 Somerfield employees will lose their jobs as the supermarket chain closes two distribution centres.
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London 's first refusal for Tesco
A London council has refused permission for the development of a Tesco convenience store on the grounds that it would have an adverse effect on its local shopping centres.
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ArticleCompass directors in the spotlight
Senior executives at the world’s leading catering group, Compass, are reported to be pocketing millions of pounds in retirement pay.
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ArticleEat veg, lower your blood pressure
Opting for more vegetables and less meat could be the route to lower blood pressure.
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ArticleMcCutchion quits FPC presidency
Alan McCutchion has stepped down from the role of president of the Fresh Produce Consortium.
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ArticleMorrisons confirms closure of depots
Bradford-based supermarket chain Morrisons is to shed around 1,600 jobs through the closure of depots in Kent and Bristol.
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ArticleFood sales put spark into M&S results
Food sales continue to drive the Stuart Rose inspired recovery at Marks & Spencer, which the chief executive this morning put down to “sheer hard work”.
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ArticleArava to cut pesticide use on herbs
Israeli exporter Arava’s contracted herb growers are taking steps to stop the use of pesticides on undercover herb crops.
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Syngenta gains new approval
A new approval for Syngenta’s Nemathorin gives potato growers the chance to reduce the costly tuber damaging effects of spraing caused by the tobacco rattle virus.
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ArticleRibena opening for blueberries
GlaxoSmithKline is poised to launch a blueberry version of its popular Ribena soft drink this summer, which would create another significant outlet for the fast-growing fruit.
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ArticleBeacon brings in Lloyd
Fresh and exotic produce specialist Beacon Foods has appointed a new director.
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ArticleParripak ups exotic offer
Vegetable processor Parripak Foods is offering a new range of exotic mushrooms.
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ArticleChantenay - a taste of the past
Notts growers have launched a website to help promote the Chantenay carrot with the strapline ‘the way carrots used to taste’.