All United Kingdom articles – Page 476
-
ArticleMajor expansion at Kent fruit packer
DPS and Fowler Welch JV Integrated Service Solutions has more than doubled floor space with expansion in packing and ripening
-
ArticleBranston expands prep factory to fight waste with Tesco
Branston, Tesco and Samworth Brothers develop new three-way partnership to use wonky veg in ready meals
-
ArticleBranston reaches milestone with factory on wheels
Potato producer has now taught 20,000 school children on Billy Branston’s Amazing Potato Factory bus
-
ArticleGlasshouse opened at Harper Adams Uni
Energy-efficient polycarbonate ‘glasshouse’ unveiled at agricultural university for commercial and academic crop trials
-
ArticleHealthy man of Europe? Brits top five-a-day poll
Just one in seven in the EU eating five portions of fruit or veg a day, with one in three failing to eat any, says new report
-
ArticleFPC outlines Brexit wishlist
Industry body calls on government to take steps to safeguard the sustainability of the UK fresh produce trade
-
ArticleClass One and veg box start-up join forces
Two North Yorkshire firms are working together to offer home deliveries of high quality local wholesale produce
-
ArticleNew entrant to dried fruit market
New company Electric Cherry sells prepared figs, apricots and dates and is headed up by Andy Humphries
-
ArticleLife Stories: Adrian Barlow
From soft drinks, paper clips and curtains to the most recognisable face in English apples and pears, Adrian Barlow has had a varied and colourful career. As he nears retirement, he describes the journey and his best memories to Michael Barker
-
ArticleOne week to awards entry deadline
Now is the time to submit your entry for the UK Fruit & Vegetable Awards 2016, where the industry votes for their champions
-
ArticleRosy prospects for English apples
English apple producers are looking to extend the growing season as supermarket demand for homegrown produce increases
-
ArticleNick Marston drives for charity
Berry Gardens MD and co-driver have raised over £4,000 by driving 2,000 miles around Britain in a charity classic car race
-
ArticleRipeLock opens doors for bananas
AgroFresh's quality system helps bananas tap into consumer demand for snacking and at-home consumption
-
ArticleBlackleg under spotlight at AHDB Potatoes event
Upcoming Seed Industry Event to review industry’s approach to bacterial disease and outline Brexit opportunities and threats
-
ArticleAsda names new produce category director
Longstanding Asda director Ayaz Alam will head up the category as it undergoes major overhaul and range review
-
ArticleFreshtime hires ethical trade officer
Richard Fletcher has been hired for the newly-created position and will be auditing Freshtime suppliers on social compliance
-
ArticleRijk Zwaan wins best variety at carrot trials day
Dutch vegetable breeder rewarded for 'Fidra RZ' carrots at variety showcase event hosted by the British Carrot Growers Association
-
ArticleFarm chiefs bemoan ‘unclear’ Brexit funding promises
Treasury criticised for ambiguous pledges on continued funding of farming subsidies and agri-environment schemes
-
AnalysisOpinion: Creative produce promotion is key
Abel & Cole MD Hannah Shipton on why produce firms should be proactive in marketing outside the usual spheres
-
ArticleG’s wellbeing programme attacts government visit
Produce firm was visited by Dame Carol Black in support of its unique heath and wellbeing scheme for senior managers