All United Kingdom articles – Page 510
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ArticleTurkish figs begin to arrive after slight delay
The product, which usually arrives on these shores towards the end of August, has only just began to arrive with certain wholesalers
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ArticleMorrisons LFL sales fall 2.7 per cent
Retailer’s pre-tax profit falls by almost half in H2 as it prepares to close 11 supermarkets and finalise sale of M Local
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ArticleAn apple a day can 'stop muscles wasting away'
A chemical found in the peel of apples can turn elderly people's muscles into those of a young adult after just two months of treatment
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ArticleCustomer service push sees Monaghan back in profit
Mushroom giant's UK business has also grown its turnover to a nine-figure sum
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ArticleReynolds turnover passes £203m but profits dip
The foodservice giant’s accounts for the year ending 2014, posted at Companies House, show that turnover has risen by £25m from £178.5m
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ArticleMarlene sticker competition returns
Vog Consortium launches Marlene apple competition across eight European countries
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ArticleGiles: Much more to come from Asia
Promar International divisional director John Giles asks whether we are merely at the tip of the iceberg of Asian market growth
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ArticleRail freight up by 80 trains per week
Asparagus and figs demand helping to drive increase in rail freight in the UK as Network Rail responds by improving service
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AnalysisOpinion: Retailers must consider margin appropriation
David Chalk, a consultant with Practical Solutions International, and ex-Barfoots of Botley technologist, on why suppliers and retailers need to look at margins in order to counter price deflation
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ArticlePotato firm invests seven-figure sum to grow in Ireland
Wilson's Country, based in County Armagh, sees the Republic as a 'market offering extensive new business opportunities for us'
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ArticleRoots giant in 'world-first' £1m spend
Fully automated parsnip trimming line expected to have a 'large, positive impact' at Alan Bartlett & Sons
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ArticleS&A Produce sends Mexican avos to China
UK berry and asparagus specialist has entered the avocado trade with new route between Latin America and Asia
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European apples could be in China ‘within a year’
Promotional body for European topfruit said Chinese importers are interested in quality and taste of bicoloured apples
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ArticleHerbfresh's Dan Wiggins passes away
Longstanding fresh produce figure who has died after battling brain tumour for nine years was 'one of life's good guys'
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Article70 UK farmers join EU counterparts on demo
Four NFU bosses also meet to discuss the situation, and call for a 'widespread culture change'
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ArticleBest British cherry season 'in 30 years'
Since the start of the British cherry season in May, growers have produced 2,682 tonnes - an uplift of 80 per cent on 2014's 1,488t
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ArticleTesco bags stonefruit award again
South African industry body Hortgro has recognised retailer's contribution for second year running, as exports to UK increase
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ArticleNew major potato campaign aimed at young women
AHDB Potatoes and Bord Bia scheme, aimed primarily at most infrequent purchasers, 'needs industry help to challenge consumer perceptions'
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ArticlePopular fruit and veg shop 'forced to close' to return
Gloucestershire grocer has been given a new lease of life after originally being 'forced' to close due to a new property development
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ArticleCornwall touted as the 'new Jersey'
Potatoes from Cornwall are being tipped for Jersey-esque levels of success by Rock Stein's chef son, Jack