All United Kingdom articles – Page 115
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CommentSupermarket audits are excessive. It’s time for a fresh approach
Former senior Asda buyer Ged Futter argues that the audit burden placed on producers has got out of hand, making the case for a more pragmatic and light-touch way of working
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NewsUK retailers looking for longer-term contracts in soft fruit
Chambers reveals supermarkets’ growing demand for longer contracts with berry suppliers, following availability challenges in recent seasons
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NewsNew Golden Kiwi packs launched in Sainsbury’s
Updated packaging offers increased product visibility and ventilation
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NewsAldi named top retailer for British apples
Discounter honoured by trade for selling the most British apples in the past year
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CommentTesting times for UK supply chains
John Giles of Promar International considers how the recent reprieve on border checks for fresh fruit and veg imported from the EU fits into wider supply challenges on the UK market
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NewsNew banana brand tackles ‘produce devaluation’
“The world has got it wrong,” says creator of Fyffes’ new label, which promises support for female empowerment, education, and child nutrition
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NewsHeavyweight hires for Vertical Future
Vertical farming tech outfit bolsters its commercial and business development team
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NewsVitalion tomatoes ‘pivotal’ in fight against rugose
Resistant variety from BASF/Nunhems is being trialled by major UK producers and could prove a valuable addition as growers navigate threat of ToBRFV
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NFU targets political conferences
The horticulture sector will be prominent on the NFU’s stand at the Conservative and Labour conferences
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NewsNew easy-to-pick AVA raspberries are ‘works of art’
AVA Monet and AVA Dali will enter into year-round commercial production in 2024, offering Angus Soft Fruit growers premium quality, large fruit and low picking costs
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NewsSales and profits rise at Fresca Group
Kent-based supplier reports strong set of figures and continued investment
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NewsOFC unveils high-profile speakers
Ben Goldsmith, Romy Gill and Andy Cato among 30 speakers headlining at Oxford Farming Conference 2024
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NewsMuch promise as Migo season kicks off
A strong retail campaign is lined up this year with the pear also looking to break ground in new markets
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NewsSummer washout brings larger pumpkins
Tesco reports a good crop for Halloween fans after disappointing summer weather
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NewsVeg Power enlists Shaun the Sheep
Shaun the Sheep creator Aardman has joined forces with Veg Power to encourage kids to eat veg
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NewsSweet start to UK apple season
The sunniest June for 66 years has delivered great tasting new-season British apples, says UK grower body BAPL as the 2023/24 deal gets under way
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NewsFPC Fresh Awards winners crowned
Event crowns winners across the fruit, vegetable and flower industries
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NewsFarmers set research priorities
Farming and research organisations are teaming up to better understand the research and innovation priorities for UK growers
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NewsSodexo unveils food waste reduction figures
Announcement marks International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction
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NewsHalls reaffirms commitment to sustainability with Infuseo deal
Company buys stake in French start-up that uses Class 2 fruit to produce ready-to-eat avocados for the foodservice sector