All United Kingdom articles – Page 32
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NewsWorldwide Fruit sets out climate action targets in sustainability report
Fruit supplier aims to reduce carbon emissions with a range of initiatives from water to packaging
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NewsFresh Direct secures tieup with third British vertical farming supplier
GrowUp Farms is the latest supplier to work with the footservice giant
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NewsAngus Soft Fruits officially launches new AVA raspberries
AVA Monet and AVA Dali developed to improve economic viability of raspberry growing following downturn in production related to high costs
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NewsHow to succeed with science-based targets
More and more fresh produce companies are turning to science-based SBTi targets as they plot their paths to net zero. Two major UK growers share their experiences of the journey
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NewsLidl extends worker salary tool to UK banana supply chains
Retailer plans to use living wage calculator developed with IDH to ensure it pays its share of ‘living wage’ for plantation workers
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NewsCherry grower Marshall Farms expands supply deal with Asda
Producer begins supplying fruit for own-label as well as Scotty Brand packs in extension of existing partnership
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CommentLack of experienced leadership is at the heart of Asda’s struggles
Ged Futter, partner at The Retail Mind and former senior buying manager at Asda, examines why the supermarket is continuing to flounder
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NewsNew tech helps importer avoid the avocado hard sell
Well-timed investment in technology and a carefully planned procurement programme have combined to give UK importer Worldwide Fruit a considerable advantage
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NewsNFU receives cash boost for school projects
NFU Education receives funding from NFU Mutual Charitable Trust for nationwide school initiatives
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NewsFresh Kitchen serves up new range for foodservice
Fresh Direct’s food manufacturing arm is supplying Brakes with 18 new dishes to help hospitality
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NewsNFU highlights importance of self-sufficiency in UK food sector
Farmers’ union wants support to boost the nation’s health, climate resilience and economic growth
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NewsDefra minister backs FareShare manifesto
Daniel Zeichner praises FareShare’s commitment to fighting food waste but says his government must tackle food poverty
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NewsJohn Walgate replaces Jack Ward as British Growers CEO
Finance and pet food industry specialist steps into the role vacated by Ward in September
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NewsGrocery price inflation rises for first time since March 2023
Inflation up slightly but only to average level seen before start of cost-of-living crisis
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NewsBrakes plans Food Expo for British Food Fortnight
Stands highlighting the best of British produce and chef demonstrations will be on show
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NewsTesco toasts soaring popularity of British blueberries
Supplier Hall Hunter is increasing production to meet growing demand
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NewsBlue Cube invests in new systems for portable cold stores
Cold storage specialist says the temperature-control technology will help suppliers reduce energy consumption and optimise operational efficiency
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FeaturesNorth Carolina Sweetpotato Commission eyes UK market growth
Michelle Grainger of the North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission tells Fred Searle about the organisation’s latest efforts to boost sales in Britain
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NewsCost of living drives down UK children’s fruit consumption
New survey from FareShare finds that a third of children are eating less fruit than a year ago
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NewsNim’s renamed ‘Nim’s… Naturally’ to reflect wider product portfolio
Kent-based company has expanded far beyond its original lineup of fruit crisps