All United Kingdom articles – Page 280
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Children's food watchdog 'urgently needed'
Major new report paints alarming picture of child food poverty and says action is needed now to reverse the crisis
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Waitrose plants truffle orchard
The luxury fungi is proving popular with shoppers prompting the high-end retailer to plant its own truffle patch
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Smartphones’ role in Indian supply
New report by University of Birmingham says better access to decision-making tools can reduce loss in the supply chain
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Brits love scratch cooking more than the French
New research from Waitrose reveals over half of country still cooks at home at least four times a week
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Prepared artichoke hearts land Medfel innovation award
Spanish producer Caudraspania is hoping to drive up artichoke consumption with product designed to add value and convenience
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Sainsbury’s-Asda merger blocked
Sainsbury’s CEO claimed the decision would rob customers of £1bn in savings
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Waste, and what to do about it
Comment: Tom Elton, business manager at Newton, outlines the results of a survey of consumer attitudes to food waste and looks at how the industry can meet demand
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Nutrient know-how
Nuffield scholar Barbara Bray has published her report into vegetable production for specific nutritional needs
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Brexit income fear for growers
A recent report by AHDB paints an alarming picture of diminished farm incomes post-Brexit
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Shoppers loosen up on plastic to reduce waste
Comment: Kantar's strategic insight director Ed Griffiths examines how the war on plastic is affecting sales of loose fresh produce
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No-deal poses "no immediate risk to food safety"
Chair of Food Standards Agency Heather Hancock says the FSA is ready for Brexit after increasing staff numbers by 30 per cent
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Strong start for Tenderstem sales
Despite following a year of record-breaking sales, the branded brassica has reported a 20 per cent uplift so far this year
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Asda gives away veg for free again
Excess unsold stock of cabbage, carrots, parsnips and swedes given away free of charge in the days after Easter
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Growers warned to be water-prepared
With the Environment Agency predicting poor irrigation prospects, AHDB says growers should get their strategies in place now
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£550k campaign for veg-led baby brand
Babease kicks off big spend in campaign emphasising vegetable-rich content of its products
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Jet Airways shutdown slows India export
Fresh produce exports by air made up around half of the cargo onboard now-grounded Jet Airways flights
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Sodexo saves 1,500 uni meals with food waste app
App allows customers to buy unsold food from university canteens at discounted rate
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Raspberries help treat diabetes
New research reveals how compounds in raspberries can lower blood sugar levels to help people living with type 2 diabetes
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Berry growers take recruitment into own hands
Scottish growers Barnsmuir Farm and Castleton Fruit optimistic they will meet labour demand after last year’s shortages, according to The Courier
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Potato stocks still down after 2018 weather
New estimates reveal potato stocks are down 13 per cent on five year average, with dry weather this spring posing new threat