All United Kingdom articles – Page 506
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ArticleFresh produce man set for epic African adventure
Max MacGillivray and companions will motorbike their way to Cape Town, visiting a number of fruit and veg growers along the way
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ArticleIntensive farming ‘must be consigned to past’
Diversified farming systems create stable yields and perform better under environmental stress, according to major new report
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ArticlePurple Magic potato rubs shoulders with tech projects
The potato is currently available in North American markets, but work is currently underway prior to development of the European market
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Liverpool wholesale market moving to attract 'new traders'
Plans to move the fruit, veg and flower site from its existing rundown building to a new and as yet undecided site
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ArticleSmoothie brand spends seven figures on huge ad push
Savse's £2 million June campaign kicked off on 6 June, and is set to run for three weeks
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ArticleRhubarb growers force the issue
Rhubarb is enjoying a renewed surge in popularity driven primarily by caterers and top chefs
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ArticleInterview: Zespri's brand plans
Zespri marketing manager for Europe, Nele Moorthamers, talks to Nina Pullman about why the company has identified the UK as a growth market
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ArticleSpecial report: The numbers game
As the fresh produce supply chain delivers more and more information about production, distribution and markets, new opportunities are arising for companies to take advantage of emerging big data
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AnalysisAnalysis: The Apprenticeship Levy
A new compulsory levy is promising to create three million apprentices by 2020. Michael Barker examines the proposals
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ArticleStudent assesses potential of marijuana sector
Writtle's Simon Jones is looking at whether legal production in Jamaica could lead to a commercial medicinal marijuana sector
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ArticlePineapple giant 'used underage workers', Brit claims
Natural Fruit claimed in tribunal that Andy Hall supplied false information about the company's labour record, hitting its reputation and exports
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ArticlePrepared veg supplier looking to crack US market
International business currently provides 16 per cent of sales for Mash Direct, which also wants to boost sales in southern England
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ArticleCompass launches LGBT network
Foodservice firm has partnered with LGBT charity and organisations to create better inclusivity in the workplace
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ArticlePotato marketer launches new processing division
Pride of Anglia Growers is a new division of East Anglia potato grower and marketer AKP Group
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Big 50 Youth: How should the industry attract young people?
From telling stories of rapid progression to linking up with colleges, four leading industry figures discuss how to promote the industry to young people
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ArticleBanana business sets ethical standards
UK retailers have been falling over themselves to switch their banana supplies to sustainable sources this year, boosting their CSR credentials
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ArticleLivestock 'would improve soils for growers'
Bringing livestock back onto produce farms would help improve soil health, writes Liz Bowles, head of farming at the Soil Association
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ArticleTwo chefs recognised by industry awards
Diane Camp of Reynolds and Bakkavor’s Glyn Yarnall have been recognised for achievement as industry development chefs
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ArticleCampaign targets lunchtimes as berry production soars
Lunchtime Walkabout campaign urges workers to take a break from the office, go for a walk and eat some healthier food
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ArticleProvenance Partners acquires Planet Produce
Planet Produce has written to customers and suppliers to inform them of the deal, stressing the move is a positive development that will lead to growth