All United Kingdom articles – Page 353
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ArticleNew lettuce Fusarium wilt outbreak confirmed
The AHDB have reported cases in Lancashire, Cambridge and Ireland of the disease which can devastate crops
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ArticlePink Lady lands healthy snacking award
Branded variety recognised for taste, texture and quality in snacking category at Healthy Food Guide's Best of Health Awards
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ArticleNew World Order
Seed potatoes are a UK export success story, with quality and endeavour making them an attractive product globally, yet with Brexit looming, Britain is looking further afield amid concerns that it could damage the market. Ed Leahy reports
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ArticleBrassicas benefit from cool spell
Sales of broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower at Waitrose grew in the last week of August thanks to cooler weather
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ArticleDefra seeks more exemptions than other states
The government agency responds to calls for greater assistance for farmers following drought conditions
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ArticleNew CEO at Dover as challenges mount for port
Former Maersk and Ports of Jersey head to take the reins as key port negotiates Brexit and completes Western Docks Revival project
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ArticleLess meat please, we're British
With new research highlighting the growth of ‘meat reducers’, there is real momentum behind getting more veg onto restaurant menus
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ArticleBerryWorld launches kiwi berry promo
Marketing push aims to boost awareness of wide range of usage possibilities during fruit's short season
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ArticlePotato shortage 'forcing UK grocers to evolve'
Impact of reduced plantings will be balanced against falling demand and relaxed specifications at several retailers, says data analyst
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ArticleRapid growth for food-to-go sector
New IGD figures predict food-to-go will outperform overall grocery and reach sales of £22.8bn in the next five years
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ArticleAutomation boosts efficiency and choice at Riverford
New automation at Devon headquarters saves each delivery driver an hour a day thanks to improved warehouse efficiency
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ArticleE W Button takes the heat off
New heat-recovery system is expected to save Cornish grower £12,000 a year as well as boost its green credentials
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ArticleRoot veg and apple sales rise in Waitrose
Supermarket reports shoppers switching to colder-weather foods and supporting new-season British topfruit
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ArticleUK minister visits Blue Skies in Ghana
Harriett Baldwin visits fresh fruit supplier during trip to announce major jobs investment in African nation
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ArticleTwo strands of thought
A major blow for gene editing in Europe, the European Court of Justice’s recent ruling on CRISPR technology casts doubt on its potential for commercial use, provoking anger and applause from two fiercely opposing camps
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ArticleUK shoppers slow to adopt e-commerce tech
Consumers reluctant to use wifi, QR codes, mobile shopping lists and social media in store despite rising demand for convenience
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ArticleGangmaster jailed in Northern Ireland
Laurentiu Ciurar receives three-month prison sentence after supplying agricultural workers without a GLAA licence in County Armagh
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ArticleBees 'get a taste' for neonics
Bumblebees' preference for pesticide-laced food is similar to nicotine addiction, according to new research
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ArticleShortages could 'wipe out' restaurants’ profits
Large chains could see their net profits slashed amid soaring food prices as shortages bite
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ArticleOrganic produce sales outperform market
New figures released ahead of Organic September indicate organic fruit and veg sales are up 5.3 per cent