All United Kingdom articles – Page 29
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News‘Women are shaping future of farming’, says ASF breeding programme director
Lucy Wilkins of Angus Soft Fruits reflects on the challenges and opportunities for women in horticulture ahead of International Women’s Day
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NewsRainforest Alliance unveils streamlined certification programme
The new streamlined certification will mean less complexity for farmers, says Rainforest Alliance, allowing them to focus on practices that matter most for people and planet
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NewsAgriAudit wins £10k grant to develop compliance app
Recently launched app helps ease the audit burden on UK farmers and growers
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NewsGender dynamics ‘changing’ at New Covent Garden
CGMA chair Wanda Goldwag expects to see more female-run traders at London wholesale market in future
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NewsUK consumers want more action on plastic packaging reduction
According to research from specialist polymer manufacturer Aquapak, consumers would like to see bolder steps from UK retailers and brands on reducing plastic packaging
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NewsDP World’s Modal Shift Programme moves 100,000 rail containers
Share of rail freight for onward journeys by containers arriving by sea at DP World Southampton has risen to more than 30 per cent
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NewsShoppers are more loyal to stores since Covid, says Kantar
Analysis of five-year trend shows changes in consumer shopping and consumption patterns
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NewsTesco extends Fruit & Veg for Schools programme
Supermarket commits an additional £4 million to areas most in need
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NewsComing soon: FPJ Tech & Packaging Special
FPJ’s Tech & Packaging Special gives you the inside track on the innovations making the sector more efficient and sustainable than ever before
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NewsCourtauld Commitment becomes UK Food and Drink Pact
Rebrand aims to give fresh clarity to the ambitions of the commitment
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NewsMorrisons unveils series of management appointments
It’s all change at the top as Morrisons makes a number of hires, including from other supermarkets
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NewsCauliflower left to waste as British growers demand more support
Growers say supermarkets are prioritising imports over British production
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NewsBumblebee project wins first LEAF Caroline Drummond scholarship
Initiative aims to form the first bumblebee-focused farmer cluster groups in the UK
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NewsTrade bodies call for greater support on seasonal labour after scheme extension
Industry bodies welcome five-year extension of Seasonal Worker Scheme but continue calls for a rolling scheme, nine-month visas and sustained numbers
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AnalysisPotential for more UK fruit exports to Singapore
Market opportunities are likely to increase as Singaporean economy continues to recover from Covid and tourism rebounds
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NewsPrivate labels in strong growth across European FMCG
Circana report analyses the performance in France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain and the UK
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NewsScientific breakthrough could mean more drought-resistant crops
University of Nottingham study focuses on the traits that drive plant leaf growth
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NewsNon-browning bananas given green light for March debut
Biotech group Tropic says it is ready to roll out gene-edited bananas that don’t go brown, as well as others with extended shelf-life
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NewsEight-week-early British asparagus hits Waitrose shelves
Grower New Forest Fruit has used modern techniques to extend the British season
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NewsPositive picture for organics as strong sales growth reported
Soil Association Certification’s latest Organic Market Report gives many reasons for optimism