All United Kingdom articles – Page 264
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ArticleGloucestershire man suspected of slavery offences
Arrest of 34-year old in Chipping Campden follows concerns a number of Romanian workers were being exploited in agricultural sector
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ArticleBuilding to begin on UK's largest greenhouse project
New £120m greenhouse build, backed by pension funds, will be capable of growing 12 per cent of UK tomatoes
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ArticleHawk-eyed robot ‘cuts chemical use by 95 per cent’
Precise weed-killing bot uses cameras to seek out weeds and apply herbicide exactly where it’s needed
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ArticleFresh produce nudges Tesco sales
Latest results follow chief executive Dave Lewis' surprise decision to stand down next summer
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ArticleTesco unveils new own brand plant-based range
Affordable range is part of retailer's commitment to making its food more sustainable
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ArticleNew varieties and tech on show at plum centre
Recently launched Plum Demonstration Centre will host its first open day showcasing new findings in UK plum growing
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ArticlePicota cherries enjoy bumper season
Warm, dry weather in Jerte Valley helps boost quality and export volumes, with 2,000 tonnes sold in UK this year
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ArticleRiverford donates sweetcorn to feed climate activists
Organic veg box company picks thousands of surplus sweetcorn cobs to help feed Extinction Rebellion activists in London next week
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ArticleDave Lewis to step down as Tesco boss
Tesco reveals surprise decision from CEO who has turned around the supermarket's fortunes following several controversies
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ArticleJoining the Club
The topfruit category may be in slight decline as falling prices hit value sales, but club varieties are looking promising, with brands aiming to build customer loyalty and give their apples a wow factor
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ArticleInspection fees rise questioned by FPC
Defra's new import fees on fresh produce, beginning today, came after a "lack of consultation"
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ArticleTesco and Flamingo create surplus soup scheme
Veg and flower growers Flamingo Horticulture join Tesco to create soup from surplus veg given free to Kenyan schoolchildren
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ArticleBerries ‘could help heal wounds’
New research suggests possible benefits of strawberries and blackberries for healing sores, ulcers and other wounds
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ArticleSainsbury’s suppliers ‘must cover no-deal tariffs’
Supermarket will require its suppliers to deliver products on DDP basis, covering tariffs and additional logistics costs
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ArticleAsda ditches plastic herb packaging
Retailer unveils new plastic free herb range in a supermarket first
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ArticleThe Brook appoints customer experience manager
Coryll Holland will oversee the way vegan ready meal brand is presented to trade and consumers on packaging, online and at various events
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ArticleWaitrose launches UK’s first cardboard grape punnet
Biodegradable and recyclable solution designed by DS smith is expected to cut retailer’s plastic waste by 12 tonnes a year
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ArticleGovt launches £20m fund for sustainable farming tech
Research agency UKRI is looking for new innovations in agricultural technology to help tackle climate change
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ArticleGrowing at Top Gear
Bardsley England’s rebrand comes at a time when British topfruit is looking to galvanise production. Ed Leahy talks to boss Ben Bardsley about his ambitions for the business and British horticulture
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ArticleBevington Salads picks up new charity award
Managing director Gary Marshall "humbled" to receive City Harvest award for his donations to help tackle food waste in the capital