Archives for February 13, 2003

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Union backs organic move

The UK National Farmers Union yesterday voiced its support for a new initiative - Organic Grain Link- aimed at promoting closer co-operation between all levels of the organic grain supply chain.

Cashing in on love?

As Valentine's Day approaches, a new report from Datamonitor looks at how sales of chocolate - the favoured gift of lovers everywhere - differ from market to market, and how manufacturers have cashed in - or not - on love.

Good performance from Nordic retailers

Two of the leading Nordic food retail groups, Finland's Kesko and Sweden's Axfood, announced good results last week, helped by growth both at home and abroad.

Beghin-Say - sales edge back up

French sugar company Beghin Say reported yesterday that sales for 2002 had edged back by just 1.8 per cent, amid the constant scope of consolidation and exchange rates.