All United Kingdom articles – Page 259
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ArticleSoil Association suspends fee increase
Organic certification body freezes rise in licensees' fee to help growers during coronavirus crisis
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Article"England faces droughts in 20 years"
Report from National Audit Office urges Defra to ramp up action on water control and saving measures
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ArticleFairer fruit
Despite progress in the supply chain, bananas remain a controversial product when it comes to workers’ rights, wages and support for small farmers. Fred Searle hears from Alistair Smith of Banana Link, a non-profit cooperative that advocates for a fair and sustainable banana trade
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ArticleFresh tech: six of the best
New technology is constantly being released to help growers in their quest for efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Here are six of the most eye-catching innovations on the market right now
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ArticleMonkey business: TWC recruits from chimp rescue centre
The Watercress Company takes on 25 workers laid off by a Dorset centre for mistreated primates that was forced to close by coronavirus
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ArticleMack: "We're doing everything we can"
Fresca chairman Chris Mack praises efforts of staff during coronavirus crisis, who are dealing with unprecedented demand
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ArticleLidl box scheme is latest retail charity effort
Discounter joins fellow retailers in helping food and goods reach people under stricter social distancing measures
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ArticleMarketbuy cuts fees to ease crisis
Online trading platform Marketbuy cuts fees to help growers access buyers and avert potential fresh produce supply crisis
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ArticleSainsbury's outlines supplier support
Supermarket joins Morrisons in pledging to pay small suppliers immediately and offering support to suppliers in distress
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ArticleUnion calls for crop picker protection
Unite says health and safety regulations must be closely followed and pay packets monitored to weed out rogue bosses
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ArticleNearly 10,000 Brits apply for picking jobs
There has been a fantastic initial response to calls for UK residents to rescue this year’s harvest but there’s still a long way to go
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ArticleAirfreight rates rise as capacity shrinks
Airfreight rates are rising as global cargo capacity becomes more constricted, the sector reports
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ArticleFarming leaders warn of 80,000-worker shortage
CLA estimates coronavirus could create huge shortfall in agricultural labour, calling on British residents to step in to save this year’s harvest
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ArticleCoronavirus lockdown hits shipping sector
Lockdown in the US, EU and UK to slow the spread of coronavirus will curb shipping demand, reports JOC.com
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ArticleRetailers hiring thousands to cope with coronavirus
Huge surge in demand sees British supermarkets advertise tens of thousands of temporary jobs at stores and distribution centres
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ArticleNCGM "will get through this"
Some optimism in the market after tough week, as traders continue to offer delivery boxes and adapt business models
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ArticlePanic buying 'not to blame for shortages'
Debate rages over what's to blame for empty supermarket shelves, as analysts consider the impact of coronavirus
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ArticleSpar responds to surge in demand
C-store chain says its wholesale suppliers have seen a spike in volume demand of 200 per cent in fresh and other categories
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ArticleNew look for Red Tractor
Reimagined logo is designed to communicate better the meaning of Red Tractor-assured produce to consumers
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ArticleTim Lang: We need to start rationing
Comment: Food policy expert says drastic measures are needed to iron out inequalities and prevent a health disaster