All United Kingdom articles – Page 233
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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
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ArticleHort growers vote to scrap levy in AHDB ballot
61 per cent ‘no’ vote could spell end for R&D body, but result according to total levy paid shows a reverse picture, leaving Defra to decide
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ArticleBritish strawberries arrive in Aldi
Discounter reports first arrivals of new-season British strawberries in Hereford store
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ArticleOF&G hails organic prospects
Organic body's CEO Roger Kerr says report showing double-digit sales growth underlines renewed interest in the sector
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ArticleStaying flexible amid restrictions
Belgian cooperative BFV is adapting in order to reach consumers and promote new varieties, despite limitations caused by Covid-19
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ArticleLockdown triggers frozen sales surge
Retail sales of frozen food have increased by £872m a year, with Covid shopping behaviour, convenience and vegan trend all driving growth
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ArticleNew chairman for Puffin Produce
Former Starbucks, Mothercare, Boots and M&S man Rhys Iley joins Welsh fresh produce leader
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ArticleCamellia settlement includes local projects
Following alleged abuses at businesses in Camellia’s Kenyan and Malawian operations, a settlement has been reached that involves a number of local initiatives
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ArticleOFC announces dream team
Oxford Farming Conference says it has made history with a diverse, all-female team of co-chairs
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ArticleExpectant pear-ents take note
Leading nutritionist teams up with British Apples and Pears to outline why expectant mothers should eat pears during pregnancy
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ArticleBerry Gardens makes green gains
Raft of environmental measures are bearing fruit at new packhouse, with solar energy system saving over 250 tonnes of CO2 emissions to date
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ArticleLidl switches to branded Cameo pack
Move follows Facebook campaign to raise apple variety’s profile and encourage shoppers to look for it by name
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ArticleCovid sparks big swings in fruit and veg intake
Pandemic has resulted in major changes to diet and lifestyle, with fresh produce consumption both increasing and decreasing dramatically
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ArticlePink Lady supports WFP Storytellers
Apple brand offers financial support and extra reach to UN initiative that gives refugees the knowledge and tools to tell their stories
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ArticleCFL panel explores future of food retail
Bricks-and-mortar retail still has “a long way to run”, but online, automation and big data are the trends to watch, say panellists
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ArticleTechnology secret to success at Ocado
Ocado’s high-tech model benefits customers and the business’ bottom line, says CEO Mel Smith
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ArticleTesco reports best produce sales this century
Supermarket says lockdown buying trends have led to the biggest fruit and veg demand in 20 years