All United Kingdom articles – Page 550
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ArticleDigital bid to link organic retailers with consumers
Soil Association's Organic Christmas Market 'will be the biggest yet', and aims to capitalise on strong online sales of organic products
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ArticleOnion grower raises cash to help cancer charity
More than £11,000 handed to Cancer Research by Stourgarden from sales of the company’s exclusive Rosanna Pink Onion packs at Tesco
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ArticleNew shipping route links UK and Portugal
New route will call at European and Portuguese ports three times a week provided by shipping firms MacAndrews and OPDR
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ArticleEustice calls for supply chain adjustment
Defra minister argues that small farmers are having to take on a disproportionate level of risk
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ArticleCatering giant ‘adding more veg’ to popular dishes
Sodexo’s new Green & Lean menu pilot, developed with WWF, aims to increase nutrition and reduce environmental impact of school meals
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ArticleSpanish lemons in short supply
Spanish lemons could be in short supply in the UK in the new year, due to reduced crop volumes
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ArticleAgrovista chairman retires after 43 years
James Robertson joined the company in 1972 as a graduate trainee before working his way up to senior roles
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ArticleGrowers hit by Egypt seed potato decision
A late decision by Egyptian importers to ban seed potato imports over 55mm has had major impact on British growers
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ArticleFarmcare hires ex-Waitrose man
Retailer's former head of commercial for its farming operations talks up opportunity of joining 'the biggest and best business in agriculture'
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ArticlePeppers hit by 'traffic light' price wars
Pepper suppliers are seriously worried about the effects of the supermarkets’ race to the bottom on price
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ArticleBrazil dominates orange juice sector
Brazil dominates world orange juice production, sending 80 per cent of its exports to Europe. But who are the key plays in this lucrative industry and how is it developing? Andrew Morgan and Patricia Salume report
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ArticleMushroom sector poised for growth
Mushroom suppliers have their concerns about the introduction of the National Living Wage, and continued price pressure, but there’s a lot to be happy about in the category
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ArticleSpecial report: From Scotland, with produce
With a lively interest in anything from NPD to the GM debate, Scottish fresh produce suppliers are as diverse as their landscape. Nina Pullman went to visit
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ArticleInterview: Fesa in focus
Fesa UK grows and sources a wide range of fresh produce from around the world, including citrus. Fesa UK commercial director Sisco Tello speaks exclusively to FPJ about trends affecting the UK citrus category
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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