All United Kingdom articles – Page 451
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ArticleTotal Produce ‘could be worth €1bn’ if taken over
CEO Rory Byrne estimates that fresh produce giant could almost double its market value if it is bought out
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ArticleHadlow invests in horticulture to tackle skills crisis
Land-based college makes series of investments to improve training and research in horticulture and address critical skills shortage
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ArticleWholesale's recruitment crisis
As wholesalers' children increasingly turn away from a career in the trade, how can the sector appeal to more young people?
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ArticleApple pesticide test extended to new varieties
Sustainable agriculture analyst adds Golden Delicious and Pink Lady to apple varieties that can be screened for 1-MCP application
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ArticleScottish tomatoes return to supermarket shelves
Scotty Brand becomes only commercial supplier of Scottish tomatoes, overcoming growing challenges that halted domestic production
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ArticleScientists put an eye in the sky to tackle the fly
University of Aberdeen is testing use of drones to monitor Spotted Wing Drosophila and alert soft fruit growers to flies’ presence
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ArticleIGD: Generation Z ‘will splash out for convenience’
Food and grocery research charity identifies time and convenience as key priorities for 18-25-year-old consumers
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ArticleMcAndrews launches roro service
Door-to-door service links Bilbao and Poole with the aim of opening up opportunities for Spanish fresh produce exporters
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ArticleTesco asparagus hits stores three weeks early
Suffolk-grown Jubilee reaches stores at the end of March after prolonged sunshine brought the crop forward
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ArticlePetition mounts case against plastic packaging
30,000 signatories join fight against use of plastic in fruit and veg retailing, but packaging industry give petition short shrift
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ArticleNew owner for Kent Crisps
Laura Bounds, who has spent most of her career in fresh produce, becomes one of the youngest female snack owners in the UK
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ArticleFood prices continue to rise
Kantar Worldpanel figures show grocery market inflation, with more predicted to come
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ArticleNew technical director at Bakkavor
Former Sainsbury's head of technical for chilled foods Yvette Sowerby joins the group's UK operational team
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ArticleLCT secures Tilbury-Amsterdam deal
London Container Terminal agrees four-year deal, with new, larger vessel slated to make first call this week
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ArticleNew flower market opens at NCGM
Opening sees relocation of 21 traders in the latest phase of the New Covent Garden redevelopment project
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ArticleProtecting UK tomatoes the natural way
Joanna Wood reports on how the tomato sector is getting ahead using natural protection for its crops
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ArticleGlobal Plant Genetics ties up blueberry deal
UK-based IP specialist appointed by Oregon-based breeder to develop international market for protected varieties
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ArticleSalad brand launches new ‘Brexit’ packaging
New packaging on branded Babyfresco salad bags features a prominent Union Jack to promote pride in buying British produce
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ArticleNew managing director at Vidafresh
Commercial director Scott Davies will take over from Terry Watts who remains in the business as CEO
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ArticleOcado launches supplier competition with £20k prize
Online retailer has re-launched its search for 'Britain’s Next Top Supplier' to win a listing plus a £20,000 marketing package