All United Kingdom articles – Page 304
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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
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ArticleFresh produce a majority of Asda's food waste
Supermarket's first food waste figures show fruit and veg make up bulk of food waste
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ArticleKent and Netherlands in agri-food research deal
Kent businesses and East Netherlands Development Agency forge partnership to boost research and innovation in food and drink sector
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ArticleUK growers among Ugandan tree project
Eight executives from British food and farm businesses take part in Thousand Trees challenge in Uganda
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ArticleTesco calls for mandatory food waste reporting
Retailer warns UK will otherwise fall short of SDG to halve food waste as Wrap reveals 121 firms are now implementing its Reduction Roadmap
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ArticleJO Sims enjoys strong year
Revenue and profits on fruit trading grew in 2018 after new plantings and orchard investments generate revenue