All Countries articles – Page 43
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NewsCould Britain learn from Belgium's auction system?
Severe shortages in fresh produce have refocused attention on the pitfalls of UK supermarkets’ preference for seasonal contracts. Fred Searle travels to Belgium to see how the country’s fruit and vegetable auctions do things differently
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NewsProfits take a hit despite sales rise at Tesco
Supermarket says it has been investing in the customer offer during tough year for shoppers
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NewsFestival of Fresh unveils top-class agenda
Leading fresh produce event takes place on 21 June at AM Fresh’s site in Alconbury Weald
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NewsTesco to hold 1,000 prices
A range of everyday products are included in the supermarket’s latest commitment
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NewsApples hit by cost-of-production crisis
British growers are losing money as returns fail to keep up with cost increases
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NewsCustard apple ‘among climate change solutions’ in Africa
Researchers identify numerous ‘forgotten’ fruit and veg that could support food security in future
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Defra unveils draft border plan
Long-awaited Targeted Operating Model is now open for industry feedback
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NewsCost control boosts Co-op accounts
C-store specialist reports encouraging set of figures for 2022
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NewsTesco goes peat-free on bedding plants
Supplier Bridge Farm Horticulture is using wood fibre and natural by-products to replace peat
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NewsAHDB achieves cost reduction target
Levy body announces total saving of £8.5m, as Horticulture and Potatoes sectors are wound down
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NewsSainsbury’s upgrades have fruit and veg at heart
Supermarket’s Streatham Common refit highlights strategy
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NewsFarmers’ groups upbeat on CPTPP
Industry reaction to newest post-Brexit trade deal is largely positive
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NewsMorrisons unveils improved Q1 figures
Supermarket says it is on good trajectory, with c-store programme moving apace
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NewsDefra promises carbon calculation help
Government pledges support to combat lack of consistency in carbon calculation
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NewsNew sensor promises improved irrigation management
The low-cost irradiance sensor from Sencrop hopes to become an essential tool for veg growers
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NewsClimate change in focus in Lords inquiry
The wide-ranging scrutiny of the horticultural sector will now turn to climate and net zero
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News£5m Tesco scheme tackles child hunger
New initiative allows schools to bid for cash to provide fruit to children
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NewsBrexit has ‘boosted trade opportunities’ for East Africa
Kenyan export consultant says East African producers stand to benefit from competitive production and labour costs as UK importers look to keep down costs and avoid red tape
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NewsSolid Q1 for Ocado Retail
Online grocer said it is back on track for sales growth and profitability
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NewsUganda’s jackfruit journey
Fred Searle visits Zahra Food Industries in Uganda as the up-and-coming jackfruit supplier begins to unlock the financial potential of the country’s ‘ancestral’ trees