All United Kingdom articles – Page 514
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ArticleFruit and veg band seeks industry backing
The Barrow Band said commercial backing would help spread its message of health benefits of fruit and veg to children
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ArticleNew managing director for marketing specialist
RED Communications has named former FPJ editor Dominic Weaver as MD while John Valentine moves to chairman
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ArticleIPL moves to change Asda's pineapple supply model
IPL aims to supply two loads per week through its Normanton base, with the balance of the volume coming from its third-party supplier, Chiquita
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ArticleThe Co-op moves to 'sell off' 300 stores
Reports suggest that the mutual has appointed Rothschild to find buyers for the shops, which equate to nearly 10 per cent of its estate
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ArticleTruss unveils plans for food degree apprenticeships
It is hoped that the creation of the degrees will help safeguard the UK’s position as a world leader in high-tech food innovation
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ArticleTesco returns to profit and grows LFL sales
Retailer’s like-for-like sales grew by 0.9 per cent in Q4 and it posted £162m pre-tax profit up from £6.3bn loss
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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