All The Grocer articles in 28 April 2001 – Page 4

  • News

    Fish: Squeeze on supply pushes up markets' prices by 100%

    2001-04-28T00:00:00Z

    With severe national shortages, the price of fish has increased by up to 100% in many of the main markets around the United Kingdom. With the Scottish fishing fleet landing only a fraction of its normal catch and the Icelandic on strike, it was...

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    Foot and mouth crisis week 10: MAFF break up plan blasted by

    2001-04-28T00:00:00Z

    Clive Beddall Rumours that Tony Blair plans to break up MAFF and transfer its responsibilities for the food chain to a variety of government departments have prompted angry responses from leading figures and organisations across grocery. Typical...

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    E-fulfilment: Dropzone1 denies Reading axing

    2001-04-28T00:00:00Z

    Dropzone1 has vehemently denied reports it has axed its e-fulfilment service in Reading after the system proved too burdensome for retailers. "We have not had a single complaint from retailers about the service," said a spokeswoman. "It was a...