All United Kingdom articles – Page 514
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ArticleEating potatoes four times a week 'could give you a stroke'
Study found that women are particularly at risk, as potatoes were found to be a key source of hypertension
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AnalysisWhat does the future hold for Netto UK?
FPJ looks into what Sainsbury's might do next with its discount retailer JV, Netto
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ArticleMansfield's appoints new CEO
FPJ understands that financial director Philip Hermon has been appointed as CEO at the fruit firm
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ArticleBritish Tomato Week kicks off with chef school
Ahead of the peak British tomato season, the industry linked up with chefs at Le Cordon Bleu and House of Commons
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ArticleMajor glass development unveiled after fight
NFU president Meurig Raymond was among those at the opening ceremony at Valley Grown Nurseries (VGN) in Nazeing
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ArticleSalad and herb giant Vitacress back in profit
Vitacress recorded a revenue figure of £135.7 million in 2015, down from £169.5m the year before
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ArticleSoft fruit body 'disagrees' with death knell warning
Report by hospitality firm claimed that 'UK strawberry fields may not be forever' due to impact of National Living Wage
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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