All United Kingdom articles – Page 183
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ArticleSyngenta appoints new UK seeds manager
Kris Goen joins Syngenta as vegetable seeds commercial manager for the UK, Eire and Nordics
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ArticlePoorer nations' emissions 'being hit by UK's food chain'
Fairtrade Foundation wants UK's net-zero targets to include offshore emissions to take into account food industry impact
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ArticleNationwide Produce in International Track 200 once more
Supplier lands 192nd spot in this year’s list following international sales growth of 42 per cent driven by Brexit-related business opening in Ireland
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ArticleSainsbury's trials PP recycling scheme
Supermarket to offer recycling system in stores to help deal with packaging common on salad and other fresh products
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ArticleHome compostable bag move for Riverford
Box scheme leader to replace 1.25 million plastic bags in partnership with Tipa
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ArticleHuntapac enjoys best Christmas ever
Volume sales up 12 per cent in December, with packhouse investments helping veg supplier keep pace with rising demand
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PodcastsFruitbox 55 Lisa Raschia, Marks & Spencer
The retailer's head of fresh produce tells Fruitnet how it is keeping pace with the latest consumer market trends
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ArticleHospitality faces long-term Covid restrictions
Bizimply Survey shows foodservice sector expects to face long-term anti-Covid measures and post-Brexit staffing shortages
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ArticleGraduates: the produce sector needs you
UK sector appeals to graduates to commit to a career in fresh produce
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ArticleAsda takeover completed
Issa brothers and TDR Capital complete buyout of supermarket chain from Walmart, but still await CMA approval
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ArticleCarrot Symposium switched to 2023
International event focused on carrots and other apiaceae will now take place in October 2023 in York
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ArticleNew seed donation project to boost wellbeing
CN Seeds initiative provides seeds to charities, schools and other organisations to help boost mental and physical health through gardening
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ArticleREO growing and expanding
Belgian auction REO Veiling has seen its tomato volumes increase rapidly in recent years, led by strong growth in vine tomato production under efficient LED lighting
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ArticleFruitnet launches new global digital events
The three new events are targeted at key growth categories in the fresh produce business: avocados, citrus and grapes
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ArticleUK retailers support RSA stonefruit
Partnership with Hortgro highlights health benefits and unique characteristics of South Africa's plums, peaches and nectarines
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ArticlePropagating talent in ornamentals
Fred Searle speaks to Steve Carter of wholesale plant nursery Fleurie Nursery about how the business near Chichester has benefitted from the MDS fresh produce graduate scheme, hearing his views on the state of recruitment in ornamentals and fresh produce
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ArticleNew regulations to combat Xylella
Government to introduce new Statutory Instrument to fight disease affecting grapevine, citrus, olive and other plants
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ArticleNew app wants to spearhead Pick for Britain drive
App uses social media to track down prospective seasonal workers and matches them with producers, making sure they appreciate tough realities of the job
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ArticleFreshfel, FPC reach out to UK government
Organisations urge UK government to extend derogations on phytosanitary certifications for fresh produce to avoid disruption
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ArticleVertical farming ‘at a crossroads’
Building the right business model to balance resource usage with socio-economic conditions is crucial to capturing new markets, say speakers ahead of Agri-TechE event