All United Kingdom articles – Page 314
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ArticleFood driving Co-op growth
First half results from Co-op group show a 10 per cent increase on last year after the company purchased Nisa convenience stores
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ArticleLidl plan new Leeds distribution centre
The retailer is continuing its expansion with a 17th regional distribution centre in the UK, serving the North
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ArticleFourayes dedicates high-tech 'shed' to former MD
Local MP commemorates the late John Acock at opening of apple processor’s state-of-the-art controlled atmosphere unit
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ArticleAngus Soft Fruits pick up double prize
The Scottish grower won big at the Co-op and Scotmid Scottish Supplier Awards
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ArticleScientists seek clarity on gene-editing after Brexit
An open letter signed by 33 members of the agri-tech sector is seeking a new way forward on gene-editing as Britain leaves the EU
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ArticleNI's biodiversity boost
A new scheme has been launched in Northern Ireland to help wildlife prosper and improve water quality, but can the UK catch up with other countries in agricultural sustainability?
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ArticleNew "easy-peel" avocado on trial at Tesco
The EasyAvo is a hybrid of several varieties developed by South African producer Westfalia Fruit
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ArticleDrink your greens
As the trend for quirky limited-edition beverages gathers pace, various fresh produce growers and distilleries are joining the party
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ArticleNPD focus for Waitrose after group profit falls
Profits at John Lewis Partnership fell a dramatic 99 per cent, but new product innovation is at heart of revamped food offer
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ArticleUK melon grower smashes record crop
Joe Cottingham of Watts Farm used polytunnels and insulated soil to provide a bumper crop of melons to Asda
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ArticleAgriculture Bill: a closer look
Details in the bill focussed on the future of direct payments to farmers, with policy relevant to horticulture less clear
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ArticleSuppliers ‘considering paper potato bags’
Leading bagging machinery manufacturer says several suppliers may be interested in adopting compostable packaging used in northern Europe
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ArticlePlastic-Free Aisle on show in UK
A Plastic Planet hopes the appearance of its Plastic-Free Aisle at the Packaging Innovations conference prompts a shift toward plastic-free shopping
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ArticleIGD aims to improve workplace nutrition
Grocery research charity launches new guide aimed at offering advice to employers over healthier eating at work
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ArticlePortuguese produce gaining ground in Germany
Germany set to become the third biggest market for Portuguese fruit and veg by the end of 2018
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ArticlePlastic-free first for Iceland bananas
Supermarket launches 100 per cent recyclable paper band for its pre-packed bananas
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ArticleGove launches long-awaited Agriculture Bill
EU Direct Payments will be phased out over seven years, with lump sums of cash given to farmers to develop their businesses
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Report says WTO terms good for farmers
The Economists for Free Trade have rejected claims of border delays and price rises following no-deal Brexit
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ArticleEntries open for school farm comp
NFU competition sets schools a choice of three design challenges, with winning school being ‘turned into a farm for the day’
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ArticleNew Covent Garden boosts turnover
London wholesale market sees total turnover rise six per cent thanks to “buoyant” independent foodservice sector