All United Kingdom articles – Page 356
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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
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ArticleDover opposes govt plans to divert food exports
Port insists Dover is closest and most efficient crossing to Europe following plans to switch to other ports in no deal Brexit scenario