All United Kingdom articles – Page 39
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NewsWrap recommends fresh produce packaging ban
UK supermarkets should be banned from selling fresh produce such as apples, tomatoes and bananas in primary packaging, says anti-waste charity
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NewsJames Hutton Institute awarded £1mn to “revitalise” UK raspberry industry
Institute has embarked on a five-year project focused on tackling the economic issues affecting the UK’s raspberry growers
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NewsShoppers increase spending ahead of Halloween and Christmas
The increase is likely due to retailers rolling out new ranges for the two seasonal events, according to retail analysts NIQ
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NewsSelect Technology MD to step down after 30 years in charge
IT firm, which supports several major fruit suppliers, will be led by outgoing MD’s son from 1 November
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NewsWonky veg box firm Earth & Wheat in sustainable tea giveaway
Supplier teams up with indie tea brand Bird & Blend Tea Co. to give away free samples and offer customers the chance to win a year’s supply of tea
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NewsDP World unveils £1bn expansion of London Gateway
The logistics company says the container port expansion will significantly boost UK trade
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NewsAI will “supercharge” agricultural efficiency
GlobalData says Artificial Intelligence will make farming more efficient and reduce the sector’s environmental impact
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NewsAngus Soft Fruits explores global export potential
David Buxcey of Angus Soft Fruits tells FPJ about export opportunities in Europe, as berry production increases in Morocco, and in Asia and the Middle East, as UK producers look to diversify in search of higher returns
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NewsPenrhos Spirits ‘saves 52,000 raspberries’ with new gin
Drinks company aims to use rescued fruit to prevent food waste and boost sustainability
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NewsFlorette partners with nutritionist to boost awareness of women’s health
The salad brand aims to encourage more dialogue on women’s health, as one in six admit that men often aren’t involved in the conversations
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NewsBerryWorld launches new blueberry packs to promote breast cancer awareness
Exclusively available at Ocado Retail, BerryWorld has teamed up with breast cancer charity Coppafeel! for the launch
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NewsSainsbury’s launches peat-free mushrooms in UK first
Supplier Monaghan Mushrooms has removed over 20,000t of peat from production per year
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NewsPest problems for Spanish peppers
Outbreak of tobacco thrips is affecting the quality, volume and cost of pepper production in Almería, according to grower co-op Ejidomar
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NewsUS trade officials discuss roadmap for future UK exports
US officials visit G’s Group and discuss expanding UK veg exports following beetroot announcement
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News‘More collaboration in UK berry sector as availability tightens’
Supermarkets now reportedly facilitating group meetings between breeders and competing soft fruit producers to share best practice and shore up supply
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NewsFarming ‘at risk of faltering’ if Budget falls short
Consultant Preston Waldon says the new government has the opportunity to make meaningful change
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NewsFern Britton helps launch search for ‘Nans from Del Monte’
Campaign around National Baking Week aims to inspire home cooking with canned fruit
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NewsSilicon Valley expert takes non-exec role at Fieldwork Robotics
Micki Seibel is highly experienced with agri-tech startups
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NewsNAPD calls for pallet manufacturers to consider future reuse
Organisation wants users and manufacturers to push for higher specifications that will support increasing reuse
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NewsMPs discuss value of farming ahead of pivotal Budget
NFU wants to see a multi-year annual agriculture budget of £5.6bn