All United Kingdom articles – Page 450
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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
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ArticleLabour would ban junk food ads before watershed
Opposition health secretary pledges to ban adverts for unhealthy foods before 9pm if Labour wins general election
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ArticleBakkavor fined £2m over worker's death
A worker was crushed by plastic bales while working at Bakkavor prepared veg and sald subsidiary Hitchen Foods
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ArticleMelvyn Wyer celebrates 50 years in potatoes
Rowe Farming sales manager, instrumental in Duchy Potato Group’s formation, receives recognition for services to potato sector