All United Kingdom articles – Page 113
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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
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NewsWestfalia's avocado optimism
Despite concerns around oversupply, Alk Brand is full of optimism for the future of the European avocado market. The group CEO at Westfalia Fruit tells Fred Searle where he sees greatest potential for production and consumption growth
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NewsFarmers receive govt cash boost to go organic
Payments for organic farming are rising by an average of 25 per cent via the government’s Countryside Stewardship scheme, says Soil Association
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NewsAldi top of the UK apple crops
Aldi sold more British apples than any other supermarket in February 2023, BAPL finds
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NewsLast chance to register for Global Grape Congress 2023
Registrations for Fruitnet’s free online conference and networking event close on Monday 27th March at 20:00 GMT
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NewsHarvest London plans vertical farming network
Harvest London believes vertical farming can help to reduce the UK’s reliance on herb imports while offering consumers fresher, more local ingredients
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NewsP3P Partners acquires UK tomato specialist APS
Deal will provide funding to further the growth and development of APS
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NewsLabour shortages come under Lords scrutiny
The Lords horticultural inquiry is hearing evidence around labour supply
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NewsRootWave launches new eWeeder for orchards
Manufacturer says electrical weed control provides efficiency and environmental advantages
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NewsR&D Group outlines topfruit projects
British Apples & Pears has set up its research framework for the post-AHDB era
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NewsGrowers predict cauli crisis
Growers forecast imminent cauliflower shortage after winter weather destroys Lincolnshire production
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News‘Sprouts’ set to harvest spears
A team of robotic harvesters named ‘Sprout’ will pick asparagus in Herefordshire this season
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NewsVeg shortages drive UK inflation spike
The Consumer Prices Index has risen by 10.4 per cent in the past year, heaping further pressure on shoppers
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NewsPackaging engineer Anthony Penn dies
Owner and chairman of Packaging Automation has passed away after a short illness
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NewsNew pack and campaign for Root Zero
Redesigned packaging and digital campaign in London underlines brand’s sustainability credentials
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NewsMorrisons cuts hundreds more prices
Supermarket launches another round of price cuts and freezes, with fruit and veg included
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NewsFruit and veg shortages raise blood pressure, says study
Data-led research into availability of fresh produce and its effect on human health suggests access to fruit and veg is vital for consumers
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NewsSouth African stonefruit campaign is in full swing
Suppliers have been carrying out a wide range of activity in recent months across a number of UK retailers
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NewsChickpeas on the rise at Tesco
Supermarket reports 15 per cent sales growth as shoppers seek out cheaper, healthy foods
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NewsFood tsar quits Defra
Henry Dimbleby resigns as Defra food tsar blaming government inaction tackling obesity