All United Kingdom articles – Page 444
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ArticleLiverpool wholesaler relocates to new site
Almond Catering Supplies has invested £450k in a new unit on Stonebridge Business Park, leaving Liverpool market
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ArticlePicota cherry season just round the corner
Cherries from Jerte Valley in Spain are expected to arrive at British retailers in a month’s time
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ArticleNFU Potato Forum re-appoints chair and vice chair
Alex Godfrey and Tim Papworth confirmed for a further term and pledge to deliver wide range of objectives
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ArticleWatercress season opens with fancy dress and hampers
The Watercress Company has welcomed the first leaves of the UK season by delivering hampers with watercress-related goodies
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ArticleAsda loose produce removal sparks anger
A trial by Asda to remove some loose produce lines from all stores has prompted outrage on social media
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ArticleCold snap slows asparagus
The end of April's cold temperatures slowed asparagus growth but warmer weather this week is expected to boost crops
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ArticleMumsnet gives ‘thumbs up’ to Tesco free fruit
Award-winning Free Fruit for Kids scheme has helped children eat more fruit and made shopping more pleasant, Mumsnet finds
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ArticleNew MD for Newmafruit International
Former operations manager at ISS Wayne Milne takes the helm at Kent fruit grower at a time of industry change
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ArticlePotato stocks keep pace with 2015-16 season
Grower-held stock levels now tracking last year’s after December to January’s decrease in drawdown rate
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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