All United Kingdom articles – Page 282
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ArticleTop of the Chops
The American craze for chopped salads could be about to cross the Atlantic as a pair of Berlin entrepreneurs prepare to launch a new healthy fast-food chain in the UK. Fred Searle speaks to Choppaluna’s co-founder and chief executive Nikras Agha
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ArticleRothamsted launches ‘dating site’ for agri-research
GLTEN network brings together long-running research projects with aim of tackling climate change and making farming more sustainable
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ArticleFarmer-led study shows benefits of cover crops
Cover crops can help take up excess nitrogen from the soil and boost the health of the soil according to new research,
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ArticleCommonwealth trade ministers meet in London
Discussions will centre on strengthening multilateral partnerships and achieving US$2tn worth of trade by 2030
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ArticleFresh produce revamp at Borough Market
New market layout will see fresh produce seasonality on display with new kitchen area to open in November
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ArticleWet weather hits NI potato yields
Grower Lewis Cunningham worries that 2019 could be a "major challenge" for growers
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ArticleAsda unveils NI-grown pumpkins
Gilfresh achieve first-ever commercial scale pumpkin production, going on sale at Asda
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ArticleJepco secures hydroponics funding
Lettuce and salad grower gets backing from MEIF Maven Debt Finance to invest in year-round supply
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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