All United Kingdom articles – Page 233
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ArticleCoronavirus: major concern over lack of pickers
As coronavirus cases in Europe and North America keep rising, questions are asked about growers' ability to harvest
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ArticleRiverford halts orders as demand surges
Surge in bulk buying resulting from coronavirus self-isolation, puts "huge strain" on deliveries, but plenty of fruit of veg to go round
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ArticleCovid-19: platform launched to fight food waste
New platform to help tackle food waste resulting from coronavirus pandemic, aims to match people buying and selling produce
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ArticleGrowers urge Brits to help pick essential crops
Fears grow over labour availability as coronavirus halts supply of seasonal workers ahead of British season
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ArticleFresh produce suppliers unfazed by coronavirus
Despite social distancing measures affecting supply chains, fresh produce suppliers reassure people that business goes on
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ArticleNew ethical banana brand plays it fair
Despite social and environmental progress, issues of low wages and weak job security persist in the banana value chain. A new Dutch brand called BeFrank Bananas is determined to do things differently. Fred Searle speaks to its founder Franklin Ginus
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ArticleFoodservice faces "catastrophic" effects
FPC writes to Defra seeking support for businesses badly hit by social distancing measures
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ArticleFMCG goods 'need wooden pallets'
Timber Packaging and Pallet Confederation releases statement in response to the Covid-19 outbreak
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ArticleBranston hopes for purple patch for Violet Queen
Potato supplier aims to capture the public's imagination for new purple variety and make it a mainstay on the shelves
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ArticlePML operating full service despite coronavirus
Logistics firm says it is working tirelessly to identify new channels and transport solutions as well as adopting stringent hygiene measures
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ArticleWrap gives guidance on measuring farm waste
New resources help producers collect data on how much fruit and veg is wasted on their farm
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ArticleOpen Farm Sunday postponed to September
LEAF event celebrating and educating the public about farm life is the latest victim of the coronavirus outbreak
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ArticleFTA launches coronavirus resource for logistics
Online portal will give sector important info, advice and support to help keep Britain trading
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ArticleUS sweet potatoes target UK growth
US promotional body hopes International Sweet Potato Week in April will boost consumption in the UK
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AnalysisBusiness as usual for reefer shipping
It's still plain sailing for the global reefer shipping sector as coronavirus grips the world
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ArticleSainsbury's limits all grocery purchases
Mike Coupe caps grocery purchases to a maximum of three per item in bid to stall panic buying as a result of Covid-19 pandemic
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ArticleLondon markets to follow government advice
Wholesale market authorities state they are working with traders on coronavirus strategy
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Article'Govt must offer food support amid coronavirus crisis'
Low-income families should be given money for food so they can self-isolate and to relieve pressure on local authorities and frontline charities
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ArticleCompass Group issues profits warning
Global impact of coronavirus could see the world's largest foodservice business lose nearly quarter of a billion operating profit
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ArticleBakkavor completes refinancing
Fresh prepared specialist agrees new bank facilities, with margins linked to food waste reduction and GHG performance