All United Kingdom articles – Page 14
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Analysis‘Sustainability now a priority for banana consumers’
Caoimhe Buckley, chief corporate affairs officer at Fyffes, tells Fred Searle about the key trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the global banana industry
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FeaturesHow to succeed as a UK fresh produce exporter
While the UK horticulture industry doesn’t have a deep track record as an exporter, Promar’s John Giles believes opportunities exist for committed operators
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NewsWaitrose bananas join Foundation to boost grower communities
Retailer has integrated its top-selling product into its 20-year-old Foundation programme, providing funding above Fairtrade premiums
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NewsWaitrose bananas to join Waitrose Foundation
By this summer, all Waitrose bananas will carry the Fairtrade and Waitrose Foundation labels, as the retailer steps up its commitment to banana farming communities
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NewsVogue and Veg Power hail ‘year of the cabbage’
Brassica staple to get campaign attention as social media trend builds and fashion title Vogue lists cabbage health benefits
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NewsDP World London Gateway terminal surpasses 3m TEU milestone
The company’s UK container total came to more than 5mn TEUs in 2025, with London Gateway’s growth alone up 52 per cent
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VideoHow can apples and pears compete with avocados and mangoes in the social media age?
Nine leading players in the fresh apple and pear market explain what opportunities they see to add value to the category
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VideoHealthy, sustainable… and losing consumers? Apples and pears fight for attention
World Apple & Pear Association secretary general Philippe Binard considers the challenge ahead for the topfruit business
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NewsSwissport opens first UK perishables centre at Heathrow
New centre features temperature controlled handling areas and a Border Inspection Post to enable processing of imports of fresh produce and seafood
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NewsBAPL secures £200k ADOPT funding to boost apple orchards
Projects will help growers reduce fertiliser use and improve sustainability
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AnalysisEgyptian citrus exports up for UK challenge
Demand for Egyptian citrus has seen a surge to the UK market post-Brexit, but competition from EU suppliers is a resurgent threat
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NewsBerry hard to spot: New puzzle aims to boost winter mood
Four berries are hidden in a new ’Where’s Wally’-style breakfast brainteaser put together by British Berry Growers to help boost dopamine levels and encourage berry consumption at breakfast
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NewsNew data suggests wholesale ‘night shift’ is on the decline
Wholesalers are increasingly trying to appeal to younger workers, Fresho report claims
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NewsThe new Buyers’ Walk is a milestone, now it’s our time to shine
Chairman of the Covent Garden Tenants’ Association and owner of Bevington Salads, Gary Marshall, reflects on the end of an era, what moving to the new Buyers’ Walk really means and the future of face-to-face wholesale trading
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NewsSoilWorx targets UK market and launches new products
Fertiliser supplier is promoting a hybrid approach for farmers
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NewsVertical farm GrowUp made losses of £3.7mn before administration sale agreed
Kent-based supplier of vertically-grown leafy salads was sold before Christmas to a new private equity subsidiary, with new documents revealing company’s financial performance
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NewsGCA opens 2026 annual supplier survey
Groceries Code Adjudicator is looking to hear about suppliers’ relationships with supermarkets
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NewsFischer Farms gains LEAF accreditation for Norwich vertical farm
Company says achievement is part of its long-term vision for low-impact production
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NewsNCGM wholesalers complete move to new Buyers’ Walk
A significant milestone in the redevelopment of New Covent Garden Market has been reached this week after 15 wholesalers joined those already in Block B, with the new walk now fully operational
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NewsGreenstone introduces IP risk management platform Argus
Web-based tool is designed to give breeders, growers, and suppliers single point of reference on legal, commercial and operational risks