All United Kingdom articles – Page 409
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ArticleFresh cut flourishes as exotics enter
The prepared fruit market continues to grow, driven by healthy eating, the addition of exotics and a trend for seasonal ranging
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AnalysisOpinion: Post-Brexit tariffs could boost trade
The UK could remove protectionist tariffs on South African citrus imports once it leaves the UK, writes Justin Chadwick
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ArticleMunday resigns from English Apples and Pears
Steven Munday steps down as chief executive of English Apples and Pears just one year after replacing industry veteran Adrian Barlow
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ArticleFowler Welch reaches milestone in FareShare donations
Logistics firm has sent charity enough produce for one million meals, connecting FareShare with 18 new food companies
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ArticleColdpress launches new Orange Zing flavour
Drinks brand has added to its range of low calorie fruit and veg drinks designed for the food to go sector
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ArticleAmazon-Whole Foods deal wins double approval
E-commerce giant’s merger with Whole Foods gets green light from US Federal Trade Commission and grocery chain’s shareholders
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ArticleA third of produce firms 'unviable' without EU labour
Major new report co-authored by FPC outlines the ‘serious consequences' of failure to secure access to EU workers
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ArticleSupermarket sales slump due to cool weather
Retail sales growth halves following recent cool summer weather, with fresh produce sales down 1.4 per cent year on year
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CommentWhat next for Amazon & Whole Foods?
As shareholders approve Amazon’s proposed takeover, Natalie Berg of Planet Retail predicts three future developments
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ArticleFree fruit in offices ‘would boost productivity’
Employers should offer fruit instead of sweet snacks in meetings to help encourage healthy eating and productivity, trade body finds
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ArticleAgri labour activist Don Pollard passes away
The driving force behind the Gangmasters Licensing Act and lifelong agricultural labour rights campaigner has died aged 80
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ArticleNFU slams plans to pursue global free trade after Brexit
Union rejects claims from pro-Brexit economists that removing all tariffs and barriers will create £135 billion boost to economy
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ArticleFamilies and fresh produce boost sales at Lidl
Discounter has overtaken Waitrose to become the UK’s seventh-largest supermarket, according to new Kantar figures
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ArticleFriends raise funds for family of David Horton
Members of produce industry and food retail business come together in support of late Tesco manager's wife and daughter
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ArticleStuart’s Foods buys out S Clift
Scarborough-based wholesaler acquires rival northern supplier as it looks to expand by taking over complementary businesses
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ArticleGrowth in exports fails to reverse food trade deficit
Exports of British food and drink were up 8.5 per cent in H1 of 2017 but weakened sterling spikes cost of imports
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ArticleBrits want more veg when eating out
Survey finds growing demand for veg in menus as Peas Please campaign launches new resources for foodservice sector
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ArticleClay ‘boosts fresh produce shelf life’, researchers claim
Scientists in Istanbul find that antimicrobial clay packaging can help prevent bacterial contamination and excessive build up of ethylene
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ArticleHow foodservice is shaping herb trends
With growing demand from diners Instagramming their food, the foodservice sector is heavily influencing herb sales and trends
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ArticlePaul's berry world
As BerryWorld works to raise awareness for its new brand, MD Paul Cole tells us of his optimism for the future