All United Kingdom articles – Page 524
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ArticleSpecial report: Tech in focus
Michael Barker walked the packaging and machinery halls at Fruit Logistica to hunt down the latest innovations in fresh produce technology
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ArticleCucumbers go through the wire
Concerns over cucumbers becoming the ‘new banana’ in the supermarket price war are being somewhat offset by growers embracing the high-wire growing system, as Martyn Fisher finds out
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ArticleNew growing system arrives in UK
Growing in confined and protected spaces has become even more viable with the arrival of the Growtainer. Nina Pullman chats to co-founder Glenn Behrman
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AnalysisOpinion: Join with other sectors to boost consumption
British Growers Association chief executive, Jack Ward, on why fresh produce should join with other sectors to boost consumption
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ArticleSalad value slides as retailers slash prices
Retail promotions continue to drag salad value down, but added-value and health trends are propping up other areas of the category
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ArticleETI responds to Fyffes accusations
Ethical Trading Initiative acknowledges seriousness of allegations made against Fyffes by trade union body GMB
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ArticleCGMA chief executive Jan Lloyd to step down
Lloyd is moving on as market redevelopment project moves into ‘new phase’ after seven years in the role
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ArticleUkraine can become the 'food basket of Europe'
Moorhouse and Mohan director is convinced that the eastern European nation is not far from becoming a major supplier to EU nations
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AnalysisOpinion: Allan Bowie on Tesco GCA report
The NFU Scotland president said he commends 'black and white' report into Tesco behaviour and calls for 'overdue' changes to policy
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ArticleTop-fruit growers welcome cold snap
Kent orchards are benefiting from lower temperatures that are helping increase chill hours following ‘warmest ever’ December
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ArticleCoregeo acquires Tenderstem sister brand Bimi
First-pan European contract for Coregeo will see it look to capitalise on 'massive' potential for the Bimi brand in Europe
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ArticleAPS Salads buys North Bank Growers from The Greenery
Latest acquisition from UK tomato giant comes less than a year after the business purchased Wight Salads from Vitacress
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ArticleSainsbury’s replaces all multi-buy deals with EDLP
Retailer claims to be first to implement such a major change after survey showed multi-buys are 'out of step' with modern habits
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ArticleVitacress fined after employee loses two fingertips
Company accepts that it was at fault, but helped the worker return to work within two months of the incident
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ArticlePopular Kent fruit and veg trader dies in crash
Tributes have been paid to James Breaker, 88, a well-known fruit and veg seller based in Kent, following his death on 5 February
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ArticleNew offices for Henderson Brown
Recruiter takes up new space in Minerva Business Park in Peterborough
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ArticleFresh prepared boom helps Bakkavor up turnover
Food giant's revenue for the year to 26 December 2015 was £1.65 billion, while EBITDA reached £129.7m, up 14 per cent
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ArticleNew not-for-profit berry business formed
Berry Alliance NFP provides growers with administration, packing and logistics services to supply direct to UK retailers
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ArticleProduce giants triumph at UK Grower Awards
Mack, Branston and Freshgro were among the winners at the UK Grower Awards
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ArticleFilm tie-up continues with ‘Mash Damon’
Huge potato mosaic replicates artwork on The Martian DVD as part of Albert Bartlett tie-up with Hollywood film