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Nestlé UK chairman takes on IGD presidency
Alastair Sykes, chairman and chief executive of Nestlé UK and Ireland, undertook the role of president of IGD, the international food and grocery expert, from January 1.
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ArticleNew Year’s resolutions see UK consumers looking for ‘local’
The drive for local produce has made its way onto New Year’s resolution lists across the UK, with 38 per cent pledging to buy more regional fruit and vegetables, according to a recent poll.
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Junk food still a favourite for UK shoppers
UK shoppers have continued to opt for junk food over healthier choices including fresh produce, despite the government’s ongoing focus on tackling the obesity crisis, according to a survey by retail consultant Dunnhumby.
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ArticleUK in the spotlight at China fair
The potential for co-operation between eastern and western markets was brought into focus at the fourth annual China Agricultural Trade Fair (CATF) this year, with the introduction of a British pavilion.
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ArticleWholesale direction for English apples
Supplying the wrong product to wholesalers merely because it needs to be sold is a recipe for failure, top-fruit growers in the UK are being cautioned.
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ArticleBeaven: NZ fruit friendlier than British
New Zealand is more energy efficient at producing and delivering apples to the UK market than UK producers, according to Peter Beaven, chief executive of Pipfruit New Zealand.
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ArticleKanzi enters UK market
The first volumes of new apple variety Kanzi will reach the UK market in the next week.
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ArticleSouth Tyrol Rubens on UK shelves
A new apple variety that crosses Gala and Elstar will be sent to the UK from South Tyrol this week as a premium line at one of the “big four” supermarkets.
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ArticleAuction merger to benefit UK customers
As reported in last week’s FPJ, Aalsmeer and FloraHolland, the two largest Dutch flower auctions, will become a €4 billion super auction in January 2008, after agreeing to merge. Tommy Leighton reports from Hortifair.
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ArticleUK veg firm is inaugural World Grower of the Year
Southern England Farms was crowned World Grower of the Year at an awards ceremony in Amsterdam on Friday.
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Top UK grower-marketeers recognised
G’s Marketing, KG Growers and Worldwide Fruit have ranked in the top 10 of Farmer Controlled Businesses just released.
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British countryside paying for government mismanagement
The countryside is paying the price for the government’s mistakes over the single payment scheme at a time when funding for the environment should be a political priority, said NFU president Peter Kendall.
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CGMA: English apple potential in foodservice
The Covent Garden Market Authority (CGMA) aimed to remind UK growers that there is a “real demand” for quality English apples in the catering sector at its National Fruit Show stand.
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Soil Association targets UK apples
The Soil Association (SA) had its first stand at the National Fruit Show this year as part of its campaign to tempt more British growers into converting to organic production.
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Largest ever celebration for British produce
This year's fifth annual British Food fortnight was the largest celebration of British produce to date, organisers have announced.
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JPG acquires UK organic firm
Jamaica Producers Group Limited (JPG) has acquired British organic food manufacturer, Simply Organic Limited.
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Flying start for Tesco's English apples
Tesco’s English apple sales so far this season have been 50 per cent higher than last year, said buyer Martin de la Fuente, during a visit to the orchards of grower Adrian Scripps last week.
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ArticleAsda shamed over English apple commitment
A public debate between English Apples & Pears and Asda over the promotion of English apples at the UK’s number two multiple retailer continued at the National Fruit Show, in Kent, on Wednesday. *Includes update from Canterbury store
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Serbia looks up to UK standards
The Serbian government is in talks with the UK this week about a possible a twinning agreement that could help improve Serbian food safety testing and disease prevention.
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ArticleUK on the money
English apples are in the spotlight once again and fortunately, this season looks set to be more lucrative than last, with home-grown product entering a strong market. Emma Twyning reports.