All United Kingdom articles – Page 513
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ArticleMore fruit needed in care homes, watchdog claims
Volunteer inspectors said availability of fresh fruit and nutritional values of some meals are issues that need addressing
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ArticleSupplier rewards long-term staff
Produce World held a celebratory lunch and awarded vouchers to long-serving staff at its Chatteris site
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ArticleBritish apple season begins at Goatham’s
Kent top-fruit supplier will pick first volumes of Discovery apples this week in first pick of the 2015-2016 season
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ArticleMorrisons to sell off M Local stores
Retailer reportedly ready to offload newly-launched convenience chain to investment firm Greybull Capital
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ArticleChina shakes world currencies
Moneycorp's Chris Redfern explains why lowering the yuan has hit every country with significant exports to China
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ArticleWaitrose gives leg up to Scottish cherries
Stores in Scotland will stock only locally-produced cherries for the next few weeks following bumper crop
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ArticleSuppliers unveil new 'Garden of Innovation' venture
Bakkavor and Hammond Produce will produce rare varieties of vegetables and salad for new prepared produce range
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ArticlePolish migrants plan mass blood donation
Thousands of Polish workers in the UK will give blood on 20 August in a ‘positive protest’ against migrant scapegoating
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ArticleCapespan hires Nick Fermor as new head of technical
Former Keelings manager Fermor is latest addition to expanding team, as Jason Ram settles in as trading manager
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ArticlePeru avocados gain end-of-season marketing boost
The Peru Trade & Investment Office is funding its first-ever avocado campaign with on-pack branding in Waitrose stores
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ArticleAmazon signs lease on former Tesco warehouse
Located near the M25 and Heathrow Airport, the lease has prompted reports that Amazon Fresh is poised for UK launch
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ArticleGrangemouth to ‘significantly increase’ capacity
New investment in specialist power supply points at Scottish container terminal will benefit importers and exporters
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ArticleThe Holy Grail of garlic
New research looks set to open up limitless possibilities for improved garlic production
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ArticleIan Summerfield's herb ambition
Deserted glasshouses, robots, and a company gearing up in the herb market. Nina Pullman visited Langmeads’ CEO Ian Summerfield to chat about what’s next
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ArticleWing Yip sees customer base grow
Chinese retailer Wing Yip has a niche produce offering among its one-stop-shop concept for Asian foodservice outlets. Nina Pullman paid a visit
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ArticleLidl buyers confirm range refresh
Senior buying managers at Lidl UK, Emma Byrne and Jon Covey, chat to Nina Pullman about range development, promotions and ‘phenomenal’ growth
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ArticleAldi buying directors lift the lid on future strategy
In an exclusive interview with FPJ's Martyn Fisher, five buying directors from Aldi talk efficiency, growth and limited SKUs
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ArticlePak choi sees strong demand
UK growers and importers of popular oriental green discuss consumer trends and growing markets
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ArticleImports plug brassica supply gaps
A recent cauliflower and broccoli shortage from key UK regions has seen suppliers look abroad, while beans are also tight
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AnalysisOpinion: Fresh produce is 'intimately tied' to British economy
Business journalist Richard Jackson explains why the fruit and veg industry is key to success, or failure, of the UK economy