All United Kingdom articles – Page 140
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ArticleOpinion: ‘Shipping lines are taking advantage of importers and driving up inflation’
Terry Watts, CEO of UK melon and pineapple importer Vidafresh, says artificially high freight rates are damaging the health of the nation and the fresh produce industry
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ArticlePink Lady launches ‘Sensploration’ campaign
Brand’s new promotional drive draws upon the science of snacking and how to maximise enjoyment of food
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ArticleMalling Elizabeth plum launched to market
NIAB and FP Matthews unveil early-season Victoria-like plum at Fruit Focus
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ArticleEU tomato production to decrease in 2022
EC report forecasts fall in production and consumption this year, with imports set to rise
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ArticleUK expected to feel impact of Italy drought
With a third of agricultural production in Italy reportedly under threat, the UK could see produce shortages and further price rises
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ArticleNew company Sipo London UK to promote best of Italy
Italian group’s Made in Italy subsidiary will supply a range of fresh produce, wine, oil, rice, and potentially coffee too
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ArticleFlorette partners with horticulture expert
Brand ambassador partnership with gardening influencer and TV presenter Michael Perry is aimed at highlighting Florette’s farmer-owned status and sustainable credentials
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ArticleLack of consistency when measuring sustainability, say leading firms
Managing director of England Marketing, Jan England, shares the findings of research unveiled at Festival of Fresh 2022, which laid bare the key challenges facing fresh produce firms trying to cut their carbon emissions
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ArticleTruss knew NZ and Aus FTAs would damage UK farmers ahead of talks
Damaging effects of FTAs on UK farmers was known before key post-Brexit trade talks with New Zealand and Australia began, Westminster data reveals
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ArticleMelon&Co opens its doors
Brazilian melon giant Agricola Famosa has set up a UK subsidiary in Spalding to better supply the UK market year-round
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ArticleEnvironment Agency outlines dire effects of UK biodiversity crisis
UK faces a ‘Silent Spring’ if urgent action isn’t taken to safeguard the natural environment, the Environment Agency has warned ahead of its latest report on Britain’s biodiversity crisis
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ArticleUK ports threaten post-Brexit legal action
British ports are considering legal action after spending millions on potentially redundant post-Brexit border control facilities
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ArticleLove Fresh Cherries predicts strong UK season
Over 6,000 tonnes of home-grown cherries are expected to hit supermarket shelves this year
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ArticleCrop associations join forces to save R&D
British Apples and Pears, British Berry Growers, Cucumber Growers Association, and Tomato Growers Association set to collaborate on R&D through voluntary levy system as AHDB Horticulture draws to a close
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ArticleNew biostimulant offers faster sugar conversion
Carboplex, from Olmix, is being launched in the UK this week
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ArticlePrepWorld unveils OMFG brand
Added-value range features birchers, granolas and fresh fruit pots that supplier hopes will blaze a trail in healthy fruit-based snacking
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ArticlePink Lady “remains dynamic” in Europe
Market share grows in key countries despite a declining European apple market
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ArticleRecord British apricot crop hits shelves
Tesco begins selling largest-ever apricot crop as production continues to increase
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ArticleAlan Lovell confirmed as EA chair
Two parliamentary committees give their backing to Lovell despite reservations over his knowledge
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ArticleConsultation opens to address agri-food skills needs in Kent
Recommendations from report by Growing Kent & Medway will be implemented to address skills challenges facing agri-food sector in the region from autumn 2022