All United Kingdom articles – Page 546
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ArticleBranding the convenience sector
With further rapid growth predicted for the convenience store market, Michael Barker asks what opportunity it opens up for branded produce
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ArticleCucumbers feel the squeeze
Cucumbers are not without their struggles, with pressures coming from supermarket price wars and little product development
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ArticleLea Valley powers into the future
The Lea Valley growing region is powering ahead as growers are diversifying into becoming small-scale energy suppliers. Nina Pullman visits the region
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ArticleStockbridge unveils new LED facility
Industry stalwart Michael Jack CBE opened the new LED high wire glasshouse at Stockbridge Technology Centre
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ArticleApplicants needed for new TV show
A new farming television programme on Sky1 is looking for farming families to take part in a series of challenges
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Morrisons' former head of tax jailed
Paul Coyle has been sent to prison for 12 months for insider trading in the run-up to Ocado-aided online shopping venture
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FPJ Podcast - NFU conference and Organic Market Report
The FPJ team discuss the recent NFU conference, growth in the organic sector, and problems in the potato market
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ArticlePineapple fabric set for take off
Clothes made from pineapple leaves and banana stems could provide new waste outlet for producers and growers
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ArticleThai exporters look to Europe
With ready-to-eat exotics a growing part of Europe's prepared produce market, Thai exporters see good opportunities
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ArticleAbel & Cole back in profit and nearly doubles its turnover
Despite what the organic retailer describes as a "challenging" year, a pre-tax profit of £3.7m has been secured
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ArticleGreece still threatens euro stability
Investors reassured by short-term Greece-EU agreement but euro continues to fall ahead of quantitative easing measures
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ArticleRebranded own-label Nisa fruit and veg enjoy sales hike
Since the launch of rebranded Heritage fruit in October 2014, there has been a 24.4 per cent uplift in year-on-year sales
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ArticleWholesaler's liquidation is ‘major casualty’
Around 150 wholesalers and importers owed over £2 million after Spitalfields wholesaler Nartek entered liquidation
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ArticlePrepared category eyes seasonal produce
Prepared fruit and veg suppliers are looking to seasonal produce and maximising the health message to grow sales over the next year
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ArticleTesco under fire from farmers
Retailer asked how it can balance stable consumer prices with sustainable margins for producers
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AnalysisOpinion: Guy Watson laments the demise of cooking
Why has cooking from scratch become a spectator activity, despite the ongoing rise of foodie media? Riverford Organic founder Guy Watson discusses
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ArticleBerry Gardens sweeps board at grower award bash
Soft fruit specialist scoops four prizes, while a range of other well-known fresh produce businesses landed gongs
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ArticleRyan Giggs-approved grocer set to retire
After 32 years, New Smithfields Market-using fruit and veg trader Stephen Murphy is set to cease trading
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ArticleCalls for grocery delivery vans to collect for food banks
Most people don't give to food banks due to the inconvenience aspect, according to leading waste management firm
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ArticleBBC chef tie-up for Produce World organic range
Recently-released Nature's Premium vegetable brand joins forces with Great British Menu contestant Emily Watkins