All United Kingdom articles – Page 259
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ArticleObesity strategy targets junk food ads
Fruit and veg sales set to benefit as government announces raft of new measures to combat obesity-related problems
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ArticleRight time for Organic September
The month-long organics campaign returns in September, with organisers confident that "the time is now" for organics
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AnalysisIs soil-free farming the future?
UK researchers are investigating the extent to which aeroponic production could help climate change-damaged farming
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ArticleGLAA names interim CEO
Long-term civil servant Ziggy MacDonald to lead gangmasters' agency until a replacement to Michael Rich is appointed
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ArticleSoil group aims for sustainable change
Five farmers in Scotland are cooperating on one chief concern – how to revitalise soil health to boost sustainability while making a profit
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ArticleFlower giant Dennis Edwards passes away
Edwards, who ran Dennis Edwards Flowers on New Covent Garden Market, was a popular figure in the London flower trade
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ArticleMark White named as new adjudicator
Experienced executive will replace Christine Tacon when she completes her term in the autumn
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ArticleRegistrations open for FPJ Live
In the magazine's 125th year, FPJ Live's special digital event will be free to attend for all delegates on 6 October
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ArticleFirst crop of "climate resilient" blackcurrants
New variety developed by The James Hutton Institute is a breakthrough for blackcurrant production in the UK
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ArticleKenyan flower exports bounce back
Demand from Europe has returned to 85 per cent of ‘normal’ levels after lockdown is eased in European countries
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ArticleResearcher calls for samples in battle against fungi
Tomato growers asked to send leaves infected with powdery mildew in study to develop fungi early-warning system
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ArticleBreakthrough proposals in NCGM dispute
Market authorities announce consultation on proposed changes to troubled New Covent Garden Market redevelopment
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PodcastsFruitbox: Growing much more with far less
As populations grow and the climate changes, Syngenta's Uri Krieger considers the challenge ahead for veg growers
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ArticleFresca Group appoints new CEO
Martyn Fletcher announced as new group chief executive, taking over from Ian Craig after six years at the top
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ArticleCovid-19 outbreak at AM Fresh UK and MM Flowers
In the past three weeks 26 staff have tested positive for coronavirus at fruit and flowers suppliers’ joint site in Cambridgeshire
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ArticlePML weathers the Covid-19 storm
Heathrow-based logistics firm says it did not have to cancel any services during lockdown and even picked up new business with IPL
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ArticleTake-home grocery sales continue to soar
Despite the easing of restrictions and reopening of foodservice, shoppers are still buying substantially more at supermarkets
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ArticleBesana to merge with Importaco
Spanish company to take 51 per cent share in Italian group and form a leading player in market for dried fruit and nuts
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ArticleSigns of recovery for foodservice
New figures from The NPD Group show out-of-home eating experiencing an encouraging rebound since the end of lockdown
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ArticleLevett named interim chair at AHDB Potatoes
Alison Levett, who has had a successful career in food and drink, takes up the role following Sophie Churchill's departure