All United Kingdom articles – Page 498
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ArticleTractor in train crash 'not working on asparagus land'
The incident took place just off Roudham Farm, which is the home of supermarket-supplying firm Norfolk County Asparagus
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ArticleTechnology prolongs shelf-life
Trials at UWE Bristol have confirmed the success of a new technology to lengthen the lifespan of various fruit and vegetables
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ArticlePink Lady celebrates 10 years of London Marathon support
Over 30 runners have completed the iconic race dressed as an apple during the brand’s 10 years as official sponsor
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ArticleTesco extends 'wonky' range to include fruit
Working with its partner suppliers, Tesco has extended its retail specifications of strawberries and apples
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ArticleFarmcare looks to learn from Jaguar Land Rover
Top-fruit and potato business Farmcare identifies innovation workshops as a way of driving its 'market-leading' strategy
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AnalysisWill changes to 5 A Day scheme change anything?
With Brits still not getting their 5 A Day, the government has revised the scheme. Martyn Fisher looks at whether it will make a difference
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ArticleBartletts wins Asda listing for new product
Rooster Chunky Chips will be listed in Asda for the first time as potato giant continues its march into the frozen sector
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ArticleUK agri-students accused of gang rape see case thrown out
The quartet had been arrested after a group sex session at the Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester
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ArticleWaitrose launches premium range as own-label battle hots up
The supermarket has unveiled Waitrose 1, which it described as “one simple yet distinctive brand for its premium food"
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ArticleElveden Farms to become research hub
Potato grower to become Strategic Potato (SPot) farm with £100,000 in funding from the Eastern Agri-Tech Growth Initiative
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ArticleWaitrose launches 'grow your own' cucamelons
A 'supermarket first', the plant bears cucamelons, which look like tiny grape-sized watermelons, but taste like a cucumber
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ArticleMarketing dips toe into virtual reality
Virtual reality might still be fledgling technology, but marketers could do worse than getting on board from the start
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ArticleBritish chilli production steps up
Chilli peppers continue to attract a cult following in the UK, as production in this country steps up a gear
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ArticleCautious optimism for onions
Ahead of the UK onion season, Sue Jupe assesses the state of production and prospects for the months ahead
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ArticlePrice war 'trebles number of producers going bust'
A survey by accountancy firm Moore Stephens said 162 food production companies fell into insolvency last year
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ArticleAvocado supply plays catch up
Avocado supply is racing to keep up with staggering demand across the world, with retailers actively seeking out new producing regions
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ArticleIceland is warming up to fresh
Iceland’s category manager Neil Gibson talks to Nina Pullman about his plans to double fresh produce sales
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ArticlePears shape up for the future
Top-fruit value and volume sales remain steady, with apples continuing to dominate the category, but work is underway to try to boost British pears
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AnalysisOpinion: Tesco's new brands are a missed opportunity
Growth in overseas markets mean suppliers are more in demand than ever before - but Tesco has missed a chance to align with growers, writes Chris White
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ArticleTesco puts tanks on Sainsbury's lawn in Brand Match move
After Sainsbury’s announced that it would be end its Brand Match scheme, Tesco is to start accepting the vouchers at its stores