All United Kingdom articles – Page 536
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ArticleFirst British figs of the season on sale at Sainsbury's
The product, grown by Vince Cicchirillo in partnership with Abbey View Produce, will initially be sold in stores in the south-east
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ArticleTesco talks up 'special' new raspberry variety
Demand has grown by nearly 45 per cent on the same period last year, and retailer claims Berry Jewel variety has helped with this
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ArticleAHDB unveils new market development team
New team will respond to “massive demand” for British products overseas as new CEO says “ambition has to be bigger”
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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