All United Kingdom articles – Page 542
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ArticleMarket is a tale of two citrus
Retail grapefruit and orange sales are falling in the UK, while demand for easy peelers continues to soar as younger consumers seek out easy-to-eat products
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AnalysisOpinion: How to prepare for food security
Big data and GM could help the fresh produce industry face up to future challenges, says Cranfield University's Leon Terry
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ArticleParis climate talks ‘should prioritise agriculture’
Agriculture and food industry has a marginal place in upcoming climate talks despite its key role, lobbying body has said
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ArticleWaitrose opens new high-tech store
Shoppers will be able to order online using in-store iPads among other services at new Waitrose store at Nine Elms, London
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ArticleBrits urged to buy French exports in ‘economic solidarity’
MPs have called on Britons to show support for ‘nearest neighbour city’ and buy French products following terror attacks
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ArticleAldi named world's top brand for sixth year in a row
The discount retailer has once again topped the annual Global Brand Simplicity Index from US-based brand consultancy Siegel & Gale
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ArticleUK to host fifth blackcurrant conference
Delegates will hear from Ribena’s marketing director with other sessions covering processing, marketing and growing
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ArticleDiscount pressure continues to hit Asda sales
It's been a fifth successive quarter of falling revenue at Asda, as CEO laments the "challenge" nature of the UK grocery market
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ArticleHealthier breakfast 'helps kids perform better at school'
UK experts claim to have established a direct and positive link between students’ breakfast consumption and their educational attainment
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ArticleMushroom supplier invests £1.5m in high-tech packing facility
Tesco and G’s Fresh supplier Button Farm Mushrooms will develop new processing facility and six new growing rooms
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ArticleCitrus demand 'higher than last year'
The UK summer citrus category performed better this year than last, thanks to better pricing and more frequent purchases
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ArticleWoman wins Apple watch after naming new variety
Jacqui Lalley became the proud owner of high-tech gadget after naming new Avalon Produce apple Kentish Kiss
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ArticleAHDB Potatoes to launch ‘potato module’ for colleges
New educational package will provide varietal, nutrition and recipe resources for the next generation of chefs
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ArticleAldi and Lidl reach UK grocery market share milestone
Yet more strong sales growth for the discount retailers sees them claim a 10 per cent share of the UK grocery market
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ArticleAG Thames in 'UK-first' apple product launch
The new product is out now in one litre and 250ml bottles, with a naturally red cider scheduled for release in April 2016
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AnalysisAnalysis: The currency conundrum
Currency fluctuations are providing challenges and opportunities for suppliers. Matt Incles, senior consultant at Promar International, analyses the state of play
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ArticleSpecial report: A new IT crowd
The fresh produce industry constantly needs new IT to help it stay ahead of the game. FPJ picks out four new developments from the world of technology
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ArticleGlasshouse industry is lighting up
An Agri-Tech-funded project is creating LED lamps that can self-regulate light output according to the needs of a specific plant
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AnalysisRenewables: No longer fit for purpose?
The government’s decision to slash funding for Feed-in Tariffs has left the renewable energy sector reeling. Michael Barker asks whether the sustainability industry is still sustainable
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ArticleTesco launches ‘first-ever’ frozen avocados
Retailer expects bags of de-stoned frozen avocado to attract shoppers due to lower price and wastage than fresh version