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Elio Leoni-Sceti, CEO of Iglo Group

New Iglo Group CEO vows to accelerate growth

17 May 2013 | By Julia Glotz

New Iglo Group CEO Elio Leoni Sceti has vowed to make innovation a key focus as he seeks to accelerate growth.

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Farming bodies urge action to stop migrant worker shortfall

15 May 2013 | By Jon Yeomans

The NFU and the British Growers Association have backed calls to tackle a potential shortfall in migrant workers that could hit the agricultural industry next year.

Waitrose positions avocado as a snack with Good to Go launch

Waitrose positions avocado as a snack with Good to Go launch

12 May 2013 | By Richard Ford

Waitrose is aiming to reposition the avocado as an on-the-go healthy snack…

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Meat & fish special report 2013

29 Apr 2013 | By Julia Glotz

In the year of the ‘horsegate’ scandal, we survey the meat and fish industry, with key interviews, stats and analysis on the trends shaping the sector.

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Breaking the DH's five-a-day rules isn't very responsible

07 May 2013 | By Vince Bamford

The advice on the NHS website is clear: “Smoothies can only count as a maximum of two of your 5 A Day.”…

Fresh food waste is a fundamental issue Subscription

25 Aug 2012 | By Simon Lee

Pity the modern tomato. Scientists are questioning its tastiness. According to boffins, modern tomatoes lack…

Shoppers must walk the walk on 'ugly fruit'

21 Jul 2012 | By Julia Glotz

Bring up wonky veg or scabby fruit and it won’t be long before talk turns to Brussels banana-benders and…

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Eblex: 'Horsegate' is the tipping point for supply chain

13 May 2013

Your analysis of the horsemeat mislabelling scandal highlights challenges and the opportunities in the supply chain…

Pig farms: small is better

11 May 2013 | Updated: 13 May 2013

Your piece carrying the story sent out by the National Pig Association should have had a bit more balance (‘Lobby groups threaten pig farm growth…

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