All United Kingdom articles – Page 400
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ArticleBeast from the East fails to freeze grocery sales
Grocery sales up 2.5 per cent in 12 weeks to 25 March despite storm disruption
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ArticleLEAF appoints new assurance manager
Sue Whittington arrives at the green benchmarking group from NSF Certification having previously worked in the horticulture industry
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ArticleNew water rules arrive for farmers
Government regulations on water use will help protect rivers from harmful runoff and soil erosion
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ArticleLincolnshire producer celebrates five years with Aldi
Security of supply contract has allowed Moulton Bulb to invest in only near infrared onion grader in UK
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ArticleBSF calls for faster action on seasonal labour
Government must do more to guarantee access to seasonal labour following Migration Advisory Committee report, says Nick Marston
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ArticleNew organic bananas arrive in UK
Suppliers Allfresch say the first shipments of Mibio bananas will target UK and French markets
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ArticleBuilding a brand for the online market
Naomi Turner of UK-based agency Pink Sky summarises her Global Berry Congress workshop on digital branding
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ArticleNurseries in line for business rate windfall
The NFU has successfully lobbied the government to give nurseries business rates exemptions
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ArticleProduce World buys Aurora Produce
Acquisition sees potato producer become wholly-owned subsidiary of vegetable supplier, with both directors moving to Sutton Bridge site
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ArticleBranston backs mental health charity
The potato supplier is teaming up with Rethink Mental Illness, raising cash and awareness for the charity
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ArticleAlbert Bartlett raises £182,000 for Sport Relief
The potato suppliers called on their celebrity brand ambassadors to raise cash for charity with promotional Rooster potato packs
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Jersey short
The Jersey Royal season looks set to be truncated as growers contend with one of the most challenging winters on record
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ArticleA quick scan
Using a method known as near-infrared spectroscopy, fresh produce firms can now scan their fruit to test its quality and shelf life
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ArticleFarming "can be more profitable" after Brexit
The four UK farming unions said the right government policy could make British agriculture more productive and progressive
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ArticleGreen life of bananas 'set to double'
New technology which recently underwent trials in Costa Rica apparently stalls ripening for around 70 days
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ArticleBest of the West
In the face of expanding supermarkets and internet delivery, Western International Market is planning to put itself back on the map with a new marketing strategy
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ArticleAsda hails wonky veg milestone
The supermarket has cut waste by introducing a wonky veg range with their 1000th tonne of misshapen carrots going on sale this week
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ArticleEmployers 'fear' post-Brexit migration system
Migration Advisory Committee report highlights businesses' concerns, with fresh produce firms warning of price rises amid labour shortages
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ArticleG's teaching millennials how to manage veg industry
The salad suppliers announced a new scheme to help its young employees develop life skills
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ArticleAldi and Lidl plan rapid store expansion
Both retailers plan to exceed 1,000 branches in next few years but some doubt sustainability of discount model amid falling profits