All United Kingdom articles – Page 555
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ArticleTower block's deadly spider drama
Young mum claims to have found deadly spider eggs in bunch of Asda bananas, and throws them down the bin chute of her block of flats
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ArticleHuge tailbacks on A1 after produce lorry crash
The HGV carrying fruit and veg collided with a Highways Agency truck on the southbound carriageway near Grantham
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ArticleTangmere and Eric Wall launched as LEAF demo farms
Glasshouse horticulture businesses in West Sussex recognised for their commitment to sustainable farming
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ArticleArsenal stars sample infamous fruit
Mathieu Debuchy and Wojciech Szczesny brave durian, a fruit which also sparks an emergency situation in Jersey on the same day
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ArticleFreshtime makes five new appointments
New staff members at growing prepared produce firm include previous employees at Bakkavor and Orchard House Foods
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ArticleHuw Irranca-Davies resigns as Defra shadow minister
Longstanding minister steps back after ‘shock’ election results to help rebuild Labour from the backbenches
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ArticleBudgens backs British Tomato Week
Retail chain will host in-store tastings to promote British heritage varieties between 18 and 24 May
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ArticleOliver heads up Food Revolution day
Schools, friends and families urged to share foodie experiences on 15 May, as petition seeks compulsory food education
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ArticleBranston posts £10.4m pre-tax profit on £115m turnover
The potato giant recovered strongly from a tough 2013, aided by reduced raw material costs and driving efficiency in its factories
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ArticleSwancote responds to potato product 'metalgate'
Greenvale-owned supplier to supermarkets of products which it is claimed contain traces of metal gives its side of the story
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ArticleAirfreight shows modest growth
Global airfreight markets grew by a modest 1.6 per cent in March compared to the prior year
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ArticleFarmdrop to partner with Growing Underground
London-based 'green' produce delivery service is rapidly expanding, but not losing sight of its original mission
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ArticlePotato Council picks bumper sticker slogan
‘Potatoes not just tasty… naturally salt free, fat free and low in sugar too’ will be rolled out across a range of materials for the industry
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ArticleOrganic leaders hit upon goals to grow category
First time in six years industry chiefs had met to discuss the specific challenges with the sector
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ArticleMore potato products recalled over metal scare
A range of Sainsbury's, Waitrose and Morrisons products provided by a single supplier are the subject of an FSA recall
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ArticleProduce firms ‘not prepared’ for water scarcity
Chiquita Brands and Fresh Del Monte among global food companies examined in new report on future water scarcity
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ArticleLord Mayor visits market amid lease discussions
City of London Lord Mayor Alan Yarrow and other delegates tour New Spitalfield Market as lease discussions continue
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ArticleEustice back in government as Defra minister
David Cameron has selected the MP for Camborne, Redruth and Hayle to return to the job he has held since October 2013
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ArticleOrganics is holding out for a hero
At a time when conventional fruit and veg sales are falling, organic produce is proving to be a caped crusader for the market. But where’s the ceiling?
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ArticleThe spears are back in town
Warm temperatures have secured a brisk start to the asparagus season, while promotion is focusing on grower publicity