All United Kingdom articles – Page 262
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ArticleThe Watercress Company targets Spain
UK producer wants to convince packers, processors and manufacturers of crop's potential in Spain where it grows considerable volume
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ArticleBooths encourages reusable containers
Northern grocery chain starts initiative to get shoppers using their own containers at fresh food counters
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ArticleAround Noon doubles fruit pot sales
Newry-based firm, which sources from The Fruit People, says health agenda is helping drive sales in the fruit category
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ArticleBlakemore plans major new DC
New 164,850 sq ft site in Bedford will provide additional capacity to support the company's expansion plans
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ArticleNew centres to showcase veg research
AHDB sets up new Strategic Centres for Field Vegetables to share ideas, science and technology
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ArticleBite-sized beetroot on Florette's menu
Designed for use in salads or as a convenient snack, Naturally Tasty Baby Beetroot targets health-conscious consumers
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ArticleManagement training to boost productivity
AHDB is offering new course in leadership and management to help catch up with other countries in productivity levels
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ArticleCalcium stimulant boosts strawberry shelf life
New research from Levity Crop Science aims to improve shelf life for Britain's biggest berry by changing the way they are grown
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ArticleTough quarter for supermarket sales
Unflattering comparisons with the hot summer of 2018 left the grocery market flat and the big four all losing share
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ArticleNorthern Ireland announces organics funding
Farmers with at least three hectares of eligible land and the right business ID can now apply for funding for organic conversion
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ArticleHerbs feel the heat
The recent heatwave in Europe has taken its toll on herb volumes, while in basil three new varieties are showing promise in the battle against mildew
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ArticleCo-op urges govt to fast-track food collections
The UK retailer says it could stop 356,000 tonnes of leftover food from landfill with faster rollout of waste bin collections
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ArticleDefra calls for evidence for food strategy
Ideas big and small requested by Henry Dimbleby's team to inform new National Food Strategy
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ArticleTomato market on upward curve
IndexBox report shows that the global tomato market is growing in revenue terms
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ArticleRetailers evolve to retain customers
From the use of Artificial Intelligence and robots to same-day deliveries and mobile technology, innovations are multiplying in the battle for retail dominance
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ArticleTurning on the bulb
Long neglected by British farmers, Freshfields is ramping up its garlic production, having begun just four years ago with an experiment. Ed Leahy caught up with the company’s progress to see if garlic could become a staple for UK growers
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ArticleBrassica alert extends to light leaf spot disease
Syngenta's brassica alert app now warns growers about risk of light leaf spot disease
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ArticleMWW donates fresh produce to local foodbank
Supplier Minor, Weir and Willis is helping meet demand for fruit and veg during school holidays
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ArticleAsda sales down on last year
Brexit blamed for hitting consumer confidence, although CEO Roger Burnley said food sales were doing well
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ArticleMulti-million pound deal to build new vertical farms in UK
Long-term agreement between Netled Oy and Astwood Infrastructure will supply equipment for four new industrial-scale vertical farms