All United Kingdom articles – Page 449
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ArticleGlens of Antrim recognised for local support
Northern Irish potato packer has been presented with a Prince’s Trust award for supporting the community and reviving historic variety
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ArticleFood Dudes goes into liquidation
Kids’ healthy eating scheme founded by Fergus Lowe has gone into liquidation with debts of £1.2m
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ArticleScotty Brand adds asparagus to range
Asparagus from Angus-based James Brunton will be stocked in Waitrose stores across Scotland under Scotty Brand range
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ArticleSurplus fruit and veg redistribution rises
Fresh produce industry praised by FareShare for tackling food waste and helping reduce hunger across the country
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ArticleElsoms makes canker breakthrough
Seed breeder has sponsored new research that has established how to develop canker-resistant parsnip varieties
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ArticleWaitrose expands its vineyards
Supermarket plants 50 per cent more vines at Leckford Estate in response to demand for home-produced wine
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ArticleBooker delivers 'best ever' sales and profits
Wholesale giant reports strong figures ahead of proposed merger with Tesco
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ArticleSalad grower fined after chainsaw accident
Growing Green has been fined over £120,000 after a worker suffered deep cuts to the arm in a chainsaw accident
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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