All United Kingdom articles – Page 317
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AnalysisBack and forth for bananas
In the UK banana business, the balance of power as far as who handles imported bulk shipments in conventional reefer vessels remains delicately balanced between just two south-coast ports
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ArticleCool Fresh becomes Jupiter Group Europe
New name for Cool Fresh International after its acquisition by Shropshire high flyers, Jupiter Group, in May
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ArticleNew board members for D&F McCarthy
Daniel and Samuel McCarthy become the sixth generation to take management roles at the Norfolk wholesaler
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ArticleGLAA homes in on Lincolnshire
Unannounced compliance inspections last week do not turn up any evidence of worker exploitation
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ArticleGreenyard divests UK flower business
Yellow Holdings' acquisition of the business unit comes after it was put up for sale earlier in the year as part of transformation plan
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ArticleThe Halo effect
The evolution of SH Pratt from Luton banana importer to fresh produce giant has seen many changes in the industry, but it remains a family affair
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ArticleTomatoes 'boost sperm health'
New research from the University of Sheffield offers potentially huge benefit to male fertility
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ArticleNew raspberries put on show
GPG and James Hutton Ltd showcases new raspberry selections to international guests
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ArticleSoil Association launches Brexit hotline
New service dedicated to keeping organic producers up to speed on Brexit developments
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ArticleWhen a banana is not just a banana
Banana supplier Daabon is taking its social responsibilities to the next level with an innovative project to empower Colombian women. Tommy Leighton reports
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ArticleHow Aldi is backing British fruit and veg
Comment: Aldi UK buying director Richard Smith explains how the supermarket is supporting home-grown production
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ArticleUnhealthy food 'should subsidise fruit and veg'
Chief medical officer's anti-obesity proposals include banning both the marketing of unhealthy foods and eating on public transport
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Oxfam reveals abuse in supermarket supply chain
Mango, grape and melon farm workers in Brazil denied water and toilet breaks according to new Oxfam report
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ArticleSainsbury's frozen aisle gets vegetable makeover
Initiative between supermarket and supplier Birds Eye will reinforce the benefits of eating frozen vegetables
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ArticleWhy there are bigger issues than labour pains
Opinion: Tim Chambers, managing director at soft-fruit grower Chambers, explains why the looming problem of access to capital is arguably even greater than the threat of labour shortages
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ArticleIt's official: fruit and veg "are sexy"
…and six other things we learned from watching the BBC documentary What Britain Buys and Sells in a Day
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ArticleFareShare opens Milton Keynes warehouse
New facility aims to address shocking statistic that one in three children in the city is living in poverty
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ArticleStaples unveils Burgundy Broccoli
New purple variety hits major retailers this month after two years in development
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ArticleJohnathan Sutton leaves Greenyard Fresh UK
Former M&S and Tesco man leaves Lincolnshire produce supplier following a review of operations at the company
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ArticleAmericans’ gourdy love affair with pumpkins
The US loves Halloween, and the event is highly visible over the coming weeks, writes FPJ's US correspondent Amy Cross