All United Kingdom articles – Page 509
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ArticleFoodservice sales in UK up by 2.3 per cent
Solid Q1 performance, and trading in Q2 is expected to see a 2.1 per cent rise on the previous year, with sales worth £12.4bn
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ArticleAckio invests in 'Europe-beating' cherry packing line
The new cherry grader allows cherries to be selected by any number and combination of criteria
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ArticleRetailers ‘could save four times more food waste’
A major new report from Wrap says grocery retail sector is ‘highly efficient’ but could still save and redistribute more edible food waste
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ArticleFresh produce trafficking brothers sentenced
Slovakian nationals each get six years in prison for crimes, following cross-authority investigation which began in 2012
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ArticleSalad, fruit and Pimms sales all soar at Waitrose
Warm weather has seen salad sales rise by 12 per cent, and soft fruit sales go up by 11 per cent
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ArticleMarshal Papworth students visit Borough Market
Students from the agricultural charity Marshal Papworth visited London’s famous retail market to hear tips from traders
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ArticleMajor report finds GM 'does not harm' humans
There is also no evidence that GM crops boost yields, or harm the environment, the new study has said
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ArticleEarl wins appeal against 'fruit aisle fight' conviction
The Earl of Cardigan, 63, was cleared of launching a tirade of abuse at his ex-caretaker while she was choosing bananas at Waitrose
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ArticleDemand for TV favourite samphire soars at Tesco
Product - which is in season from May to October - is grown for the retailer in glasshouses by Westlands in Evesham
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ArticleBritish asparagus crop plays catch up
The British asparagus crop has been hit by cold temperatures in recent weeks but demand remains strong
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ArticleSutton Seeds backs school curry campaign
Seed supplier is supplying schools with seeds in a new campaign to encourage schoolchildren to learn about global food
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Article'Hundreds' of spiders crawl out of man's Tesco bananas
Cameroon-sourced product at heart of allegation made by 22-year-old from Greater Manchester
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VideoCovent Garden Flower Market launches video guide
Video intro to the market is launched alongside new ‘behind every great florist campaign’ ahead of debut at Chelsea Flower Show
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ArticleOrganic production lags behind demand
The signs continue to look good for the organic market, although work needs to be done to keep up with demand
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ArticleCostco recalls organic veg pack after Listeria link
Retailer is recalling Organic by Nature: Organic Vegetable Medley as part of wider recall by US firm CRF Frozen Foods
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ArticleDefra under fire for not sourcing more British produce
New figures show government department has upped the amount of British produce it buys by four per cent
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ArticleDefra under fire for not sourcing more British produce
New figures show government department has upped the amount of British produce it buys by four per cent
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ArticleInterview: Laurence Olins at FPJ Live
Laurence Olins, chairman of Poupart and the British Summer Fruits campaign, spoke to Michael Barker at FPJ Live to discuss the industry and building consumption. Here’s what he had to say
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ArticleAldi nets fresh produce prize at organic awards
Discounter's organic onions - supplied by G's Fresh and Moulton Bulb Company - win the fresh produce category prize
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ArticleTesco creates two new teams to assist suppliers
Retailer makes latest move in its ambition to be known as 'fair, professional, knowledgeable and helpful' towards its suppliers