All United Kingdom articles – Page 163
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ArticleAldi announces jobs push for distribution centres
The UK’s fifth-largest supermarket, which currently has more than 960 stores and employs around 38,000 people, is looking to expand its distribution, transport and maintenance teams
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ArticleM&S acquires Gist
The retailer has bought logistics business Gist as part of a strategy to accelerate its food supply chain transformation
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ArticleM&S launches recyclable tomato packs
The retailer has rolled out widely recyclable vine tomato packaging as part of 2025 sustainability target
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PodcastsFruitbox 84 · Matt Holland, TIVE
TIVE’s sales director for UK, Ireland and Nordic markets talks about the increasing connectivity and transparency of the supply chain
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ArticleNine elms for Nine Elms
Planting at New Covent Garden Market by the Fruiterers Livery Company will provide natural habitat for rare butterfly species
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ArticleLost farmland ‘costs 250,000t of veg’
Countryside charity CPRE calls for comprehensive land-use strategy in the wake of research showing lost farmland
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ArticlePML: Government U-turns are crippling the logistics sector
Company says chaotic thinking and ill-thought-out strategies are causing disruption and inflicting financial hardship
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ArticleSainsbury’s expands ‘Great fruit & veg challenge’
Retailer’s healthy eating initiative has been extended by three weeks this summer
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ArticleStudy confirms pollinators stabilise yields
New research shows the role that bees and other pollinators play in stabilising the production of crops including fruits, reducing the uncertainty that causes price spikes
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ArticleUsed pallet demand soars as supply chains cut costs
Demand has risen to “unparalleled levels” as businesses seek to reduce costs
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ArticleWestfalia Chunky Guacamole debuts in UK with Costco
New product is available across Costco’s UK network of warehouses as a twin pack
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AnalysisNew report highlights importance of soil health
New NFU report sets out importance of soil in food production
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ArticleOrange is the new green
Nottinghamshire cooperative Freshgrowers launches world’s first carbon-neutral carrots
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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