All United Kingdom articles – Page 319
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ArticleEast is east
Brands, technology and growers are bridging the gap between Europe and Asia, with opportunities for British produce in markets from the Middle East to China to Japan
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ArticleSwedes unwrapped: Asda ditches the plastic
Retailer removes wrapping from the root veg as part of 10 per cent plastic reduction commitment
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ArticleNew agri-research to counter climate change
Scientists at the University of Plymouth are developing a state of the art indoor production unit for fruit and vegetables
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ArticleBrassicas "prevent colon cancer"
New research on mice revealed digestion of kale, broccoli and cabbage activated gut response against inflammation and colon cancer
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ArticleChasing the Boom
Newly-formed Fresca subsidiary The Avocado Company has set out its ambition to become the best in the UK avocado market. Nina Pullman went to visit
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ArticleTrading Places
As the deadline for the UK’s departure from the EU gets ever closer, NFU chief horticultural adviser Hayley Campbell-Gibbons analyses the fresh produce trade between the two sides and addresses the key questions facing the industry
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ArticleDrones to help with potato vine kill
Images taken from flying drones of crops can help targeted applications of herbicides
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Article£90 million agri-fund up for grabs
New government funding for agri-tech aims to make Britain a world leader in precision farming and agriculture
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ArticleNew freezing method 'preserves fruit for three years'
Andorran frozen specialist and UK supplier team up to launch patented technique that 'fully preserves' quality and nutrients
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ArticleUrban veg campaign kicks off
The Veg Cities initiative aims to get inner-city residents producing and eating more vegetables
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ArticleStill time to apply for LSA fellowship
Scheme offers applicants up to £3,000 as it looks to develop industry leaders of the future
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ArticleSainsbury’s launches till-free shopping
New app means shoppers no longer have to wait at a check-out to pay at store in south London
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ArticleUK food exports rise to record levels
Britain's growth in food and drink exports was helped in part to fresh produce, although berry shipments were down on last year
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ArticleLoan scheme launched for farmers
Scotland's National Basic Payment Support Scheme will help farmers hit by drought
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ArticleCampbell-Gibbons joins AHDB
Current NFU chief horticultural adviser will chair AHDB Horticulture, promising to make a "real difference"
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ArticleNew finance head for Sleaford
Former Bakkavor and PepsiCo man joins dried fruit and veg supplier at a time of ambitious growth plans
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ArticleFlorette creates winter salad mix
One of two autumn launches, the Winter Mix responds to consumer demand for a bagged salad suited to colder temperatures
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ArticleTrading places
As the deadline for the UK’s departure from the EU gets ever closer, Hayley Campbell-Gibbons analyses the fresh produce trade between the two sides and addresses the key questions facing the industry
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ArticleBlackcurrant breakthrough
Opinion: Grower and International Blackcurrant Association board member Anthony Snell discusses a significant development in global supply
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ArticleTenderstem to pop up at food festivals
Foodies at The Great British Food Festival and The Big Feastival can sample the brassica while being serenaded by indie band Dead Blue