All United Kingdom articles – Page 39
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NewsThanet Earth opens UK’s first educational centre for greenhouse growing
Salad veg supplier opens a new education centre to inspire and train the next generation of growers
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FeaturesAngus Soft Fruits: 30 and thriving
The British berry sector is going through a tough time, but the entrepreneurial spirit of Scottish supplier Angus Soft Fruits stands it in good stead. Fred Searle explores the company’s past, present and future on its 30th anniversary
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NewsUK consumers generate £28m in Fairtrade Premium
Premium allows producers to invest in business and community projects including healthcare, education, and environmental initiatives
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NewsAsda appoints Lidl COO Matt Heslop to lead stores and depots operation
Matt Heslop will head up the operation across 470 convenience stores in newly established Asda Express division
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NewsBerryWorld scores hat-trick at International Taste Institute Awards
The UK supplier’s Ruby raspberries, BEE Honest strawberries and Masena blueberries receive Superior Taste Awards
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NewsTesco in laser-etched avocado trial to reduce plastic waste
Tesco and Westfalia Fruit are swapping barcode stickers for laser etching on extra-large avocados in latest trial to limit plastic waste
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NewsFPJ honours innovation in Festival of Fresh Awards
FPJ recognises outstanding achievement in the UK fruit and vegetable sector with the second – and expanded – edition of its industry awards
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NewsDP World aims for 40 per cent rail freight at Southampton Port
DP World is encouraging freight owners to transport their goods via rail in a bid to lower its carbon footprint
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NewsTozer develops non-GMO climate-resistant seeds
The company is working on new varieties adapted to high temperatures in the celery, coriander and leek segments
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NewsAsda expands ‘back of store’ food donation scheme
Asda has expanded its ‘back of store’ food donation scheme to 209 stores in a new partnership with FareShare and Olio.
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NewsComment: Ignore these common myths when it comes to cargo damage
Fresh fruit and veg exporters around the world must develop a robust approach to cargo claims if they want to maximise their profit
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NewsLidl appoints new marketing director
Joanna Gomer confirmed as Lidl GB marketing director following Claire Farrant’s departure last year
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NewsKelpi nets £4.3m to market seaweed packaging
UK packaging materials innovator will use latest investment to commercialise its seaweed-based paper-pack coating
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NewsBritish Tomato Fortnight enters second week
UK fruit and veg campaign British Tomato Fortnight, designed to promote healthy eating, has commenced its second week with support from retail partners
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NewsThe Summer Berry Company scoops two Superior Taste Awards
Amalia Rossa raspberry and Fandango strawberry are the winning varieties
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NewsScotty Brand launches beetroot crisps
Albert Bartlett’s Scottish produce brand enters Scotland’s snacking category with beetroot crisps
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NewsSustainability champions look to the future at Festival of Fresh
Branston’s group CEO, NFU’s net zero lead, and the boss of a year-round British strawberry producer offer their insights in the afternoon Sustainability session
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NewsNavigating the ‘toughest mango season in decades’
Lewey Hook, technical director at SH Pratt Tropical, discusses how the company is coping with the current challenges in mango supply
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NewsHayley Miller named new regional marketing director at Sodexo
Miller moves to foodservice giant from CH&Co
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NewsAldi invests £750m in Kent apple grower
The retailer’s new 20-year deal with AC Goatham & Son will also see the introduction of a 200-acre Aldi Orchard