All United Kingdom articles – Page 419
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ArticleLEAF appoints new education director
Environmental farming body appoints ‘director of education and public engagement’ following tie-up with Farming and Countryside Education
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ArticleCo-extusion expansion for Coveris
Packaging giant expands its capabilities with purchase of equipment from administrators of Gelpack Excelsior
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ArticleThe sociable fruit
The rise of the avocado and its popularity on Instagram has coincided with the blurring of lines between food and social media
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ArticleCostcutter 'set to announce tie-up'
“Collaboration” deal to be announced shortly, as chain joins raft of retailers looking to pen deals following planned Tesco-Booker merger
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ArticleAmazon moves fast to cut Whole Foods prices
Bananas, avocadoes, kale and lettuce among products in first round of price cuts following approval of takeover deal
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ArticleBritish Summer Fruits bemoans migration figures
Trade association says fall in net migration, particularly from EU, shows Brexit is having “negative impact” on berry sector
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ArticleNew chair at British Growers Association
Produce World director Jason Burgess takes chair as trade body continues to expand and offer more services
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ArticleCartoon: Don't put all your veg in one basket
With labour concerns hampering expansion plans, British growers are turning to diversification to grow their businesses
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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