All United Kingdom articles – Page 439
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ArticleAngus Soft Fruits to pick raspberries early
Producer to pick its first Scottish raspberries of the season ten days ahead of schedule thanks to mild winter and spring
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ArticleSize matters in tomatoes
As demand grows for speciality tomatoes, producers are focusing on smaller cocktail varieties and a mix of different colours
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ArticleTesco makes 100 per cent renewables pledge
UK’s largest retailer will switch to 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030 and use ‘energy buying club’ to help suppliers cut carbon output
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ArticleRabobank: More weather trouble ahead
Analyst predicts British growers will face more trauma from unstable weather patterns following spring frosts
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Article£3.5m science boost for Abertay students
University invests in suite of labs that will provide a platform for learning and pilot food manufacture schemes
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ArticleEat a ‘rainbow’ of veg for National Vegetarian Week
Glorious Soups and Cardiff Met dietician urge consumers to eat different-coloured fruit and veg for health benefits
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ArticleSainsbury’s launches banana ‘rescue stations’
Retailer aims to reduce waste by hosting in-store rescue stations and expanding banana bread trial
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ArticleForty per cent of online groceries ordered on a mobile
As online grocery market expands in UK, the growth of mobile orders is creating new marketing challenges for retailers and brands
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ArticleKettle Produce manager completes desert marathon
David Cowan ran 156 miles across the Sahara desert and raised over £2,000 for a Scottish children’s hospice
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ArticleMorrisons to sell ‘cheapest avocado on the market’
Retailer has launched new wonky avocado line with South African fruit selling for £2.40 per kg despite global supply tightening
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ArticleCosta Rica rides exotics wave
Procomer has launched an ambitious plan to boost exports of key products to Europe and the US
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ArticleEnd of the road for Branston tour bus
Amazing Potato Factory to be replaced with online educational resources after milestone of 25,000 children welcomed on board
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ArticleTropicals weather the storms
Adverse conditions have created supply shortages and price rises in certain products but double-digit sales growth continues
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ArticleInterview: Lance leads the charge
After a year’s sabbatical, former buyer Amy Lance has joined HelloFresh.Nina Pullman hears her views on everything from low prices to new retail models
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ArticleCaterers urged to use more wonky veg
Leading hospitality industry supplier wants caterers to use more misshapen produce following government report on food waste
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ArticleG’s sends flush of wonky icebergs to Tesco
Excess of small iceberg lettuces will be saved from going to waste despite difficult growing conditions
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ArticleMigrants found in fresh produce lorry in Gravesend
Eleven migrants discovered in refrigerated vehicle in Kent but Dartford distributor reports reduction in people smuggling since Jungle destroyed
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ArticleEustice approves GM potato trial
Farming minister George Eustice has approved a four-year trial on GM potatoes at The Sainsbury Laboratory in Norwich
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ArticleBrassicas struggle under Lincolnshire drought
Growers are ‘not at panic stage yet’ but say crops will struggle without forecasted showers at the end of this week
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ArticleMoroccan trade to thank for clearance firm growth
Portsmouth imports company contributed 37 per cent more to city budget in 2016/17 thanks to Moroccan tomato and citrus trade