All United Kingdom articles – Page 460
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ArticleLoss of flower market buyer 'will not affect move date'
Plans for flower traders to move to new market are 'full steam ahead' despite buyer pulling out of former site, says market authority
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Article'Turbulence is nothing new' - ex-MP
National Fruit Show chair and industry veteran Michael Jack gives an upbeat assessment of the opportunities for UK produce
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ArticleHalf of UK kids refuse to eat veg, study reveals
Heinz survey shows children’s refusal to eat healthily is major concern for parents, with cabbage, spinach and broccoli the most unpopular veg
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ArticleShropshire warns of spiralling labour costs
G's chairman John Shropshire makes powerful case for economic benefits of seasonal workers
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ArticleSainsbury’s sales dip due to uncertainty
Like-for-like sales fell by 0.5 per cent during the last nine weeks as CEO Mike Coupe notes competitive market and price uncertainty
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ArticleSpecial report: Scotland’s berry dilemma
The berry sector continues to grow at pace but labour issues and production costs are creating uncertainty over expansion in Scotland
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ArticleAHDB to roll out 'whole-farm' benchmarking programme
Newly appointed ‘farm benchmarking manager’ will introduce scheme to enable improved benchmarking and peer-to-peer learning
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ArticleKids’ food hub seeks produce partners
Produce brands or suppliers can sponsor a product category on kids food site Table of Delights and help shape healthy eating content
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ArticleMPs back online ‘Buy British’ filter
Talks under way to introduce button on supermarkets' online stores that lets shoppers filter out foreign groceries
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ArticleG’s joins forces with RSPB to save turtle dove
Salad giant’s biodiversity drive at sustainable mushroom farm could help save endangered bird from extinction
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ArticleBlackcurrants find favour in new sorbet
New sorbet from northern producer Beckleberry’s hopes to benefit from blackcurrants’ superfood reputation
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AnalysisIs eating ten a day really necessary?
Nutrition expert Geoff Webb advises caution when turning complex research into simple health recommendations
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ArticleG’s graduate publishes recipe book
Anneeka Ludhra published Indian cookery book Dadima’s after learning the ‘real meaning of hard work’ on G’s training scheme
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ArticleWhy the sector will die without foreign seasonal labour
Government must understand that the UK fresh produce sector cannot survive without seasonal foreign labour, writes Chris Rose of Asplins PO
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ArticleEureka Produce expands with £500k cash injection
New partnership with Aldermore bank will allow Northampton catering supplier to fulfil potential and provide more jobs
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ArticleCrop protection veteran joins Syngenta
Sue Hutchinson has joined Syngenta as marketing lead for vegetable seeds bringing 30 years experience in crop protection
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ArticleBerry supply eases after a tight few weeks
An abrupt end to the Chilean season and late start for Spain means supply has been tight in the berry business, as demand continues to grow
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ArticleUK opts out of EU scheme for free school fruit and veg
Britain and Sweden refuse EU offer of free fresh produce for 2017-18 school year
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ArticleMelon shortage on the horizon
High prices on peppers have led Spanish growers to extend the season and delay the switchover to melon leading to potential gap
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ArticleAgri-coalition forms to lobby government in Brexit talks
Agricultural trade associations to inform and influence government in Brexit negotiations on trade, technology and advice for farmers