All United Kingdom articles – Page 487
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ArticleGlasshouse opened at Harper Adams Uni
Energy-efficient polycarbonate ‘glasshouse’ unveiled at agricultural university for commercial and academic crop trials
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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
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ArticleFPC outlines Brexit wishlist
Industry body calls on government to take steps to safeguard the sustainability of the UK fresh produce trade
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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
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ArticleNew entrant to dried fruit market
New company Electric Cherry sells prepared figs, apricots and dates and is headed up by Andy Humphries
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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
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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
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ArticleRosy prospects for English apples
English apple producers are looking to extend the growing season as supermarket demand for homegrown produce increases
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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
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ArticleRipeLock opens doors for bananas
AgroFresh's quality system helps bananas tap into consumer demand for snacking and at-home consumption
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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
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ArticleAsda names new produce category director
Longstanding Asda director Ayaz Alam will head up the category as it undergoes major overhaul and range review
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ArticleFreshtime hires ethical trade officer
Richard Fletcher has been hired for the newly-created position and will be auditing Freshtime suppliers on social compliance
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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
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ArticleFarm chiefs bemoan ‘unclear’ Brexit funding promises
Treasury criticised for ambiguous pledges on continued funding of farming subsidies and agri-environment schemes
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AnalysisOpinion: Creative produce promotion is key
Abel & Cole MD Hannah Shipton on why produce firms should be proactive in marketing outside the usual spheres
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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
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ArticleAldi and Lidl ‘will have fifth of produce market by 2020’
German discounters are set to grow combined grocery market share by 40 per cent in next four years, Kantar predicts
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ArticleLidl COO to leave the business
Martin Bailie's role will be absorbed by co-chief operating officers Tim Ulbrich and Robert Ryan
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ArticleTesco links Branston and Samworths to use wonky potatoes
Retailer sends wonky potatoes from Branston to Samworths to become mash in ready meals and help reduce waste