All United Kingdom articles – Page 444
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ArticleNFU reacts to snap general election
Meurig Raymond says he will make sure all parties understand issues facing food and farming sector in lead-up to polling day
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ArticleNew commercial director at Thanet Earth
Tamara Redding joins from poultry supplier Bernard Matthews and will replace Richard Diplock at glasshouse veg supplier
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ArticleNew growing methods to thank for early asparagus
Sustainable new growing techniques helped Wye Valley grower supply asparagus a whole month earlier than usual this year
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ArticleMedlars making East Anglian comeback
Fruit popular in Roman and medieval period could be set for a revival with Norfolk condiment producer ready to lead the charge
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ArticleDutch start-up develops asparagus harvesting robot
Machine addresses Dutch shortage of asparagus pickers, with potential to boost quality and yields through more accurate picking
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ArticleFlorette sees the sunny side with new campaign
Salad brand unveils details of new £2.5m spend, which features a performing tractor and puts the focus on sunshine
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ArticleIrish foodie to promote Tenderstem recipe hunt
Donal Skehan, of Saturday Kitchen and Masterchef fame, will be the face of brand’s search for best Tenderstem-based creations
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ArticleNew Zealand's organic outlook
Bostock New Zealand is one of the leading grower-exporters of organic apples to the UK. Nina Pullman hears from founder John Bostock on market trends, Brexit and UK retail attitudes
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ArticleAdvances in gene editing ‘to boost seedless fruit range’
Technique which stimulates gene mutations could pave way for new seedless varieties and reduce reliance of dwindling bee populations
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ArticleFarming charities announce merger
LEAF and FACE have announced proposals to merge and increase capabilities in helping the public appreciate farming
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ArticleMiss England finalist wears pallet dress
Sian Healy has won an ‘eco-dress’ competition wearing pallets supplied by Pooling Partners
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ArticleUK retail regulator sounds out Murcian growers
Retail adjudicator invites Proexport members to share concerns about their relationship with British supermarkets
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ArticleAsda relaunches budget ‘Farm Stores’ range
The range includes nine produce items and is seen to follow last year’s move by Tesco to launch its new ‘fake’ farm brands
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ArticleFood prices rise at fastest rate for three years
ONS figures mark end of long period of food price deflation but fruit prices still in decline
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ArticleTesco posts first full year of growth since 2010
Britain’s biggest retailer cements recovery but pre-tax profits dragged down by accounting scandal fine
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ArticleMajor new study finds eating fruit cuts diabetes risk
A long-term study of half a million Chinese adults has found that eating more fresh fruit significantly lowers the risk of diabetes
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ArticleLidl opens its largest UK depot
New regional distribution centre in Birmingham will service 56 stores as part of major expansion in West Midlands
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ArticlePackaging specialist unveils innovation centre
Americk Packaging is to open a new Innovation Centre with a creative space for customers to discuss ideas and view samples
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ArticleBritish radishes arrive early at Sainsbury’s
Growing conditions bring radish season forward as supermarket plans plans to trial colourful new varieties in response to surge in demand
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ArticleGreat British Pea Week returns for second year
British pea growers hope to reconnect shoppers with provenance of the frozen veg favourite and celebrate harvest