All United Kingdom articles – Page 559
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Fruit farm manager found guilty of manslaughter
Andrew Stocker convicted over deaths of Scott Cain and Ashley Clarke in oxygen-deprived apple storage tank on the Blackmoor Estate
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ArticleNigel Shepherd leaves New Spits role
Superintendent of the East London fresh produce wholesale market has moved onto a new job after nearly six years in the role
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ArticleAgrexco stock market listing bid
The Israel-based business plans to spin off its strawberry business in a public offer, with the UK one of its biggest markets for the product
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ArticleEnglish Apples & Pears lands industry funding increase
So-called ’80 per cent group’ of producer organisations and major growers have agreed to continue support of industry-wide promotion
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ArticleWellpak launches berry and tomato snack pots
Evesham supplier has launched cherries, blueberries and cherry tomatoes as one 5-A-DAY portion snack-pots
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ArticleThanet Earth offers journey of discovery
The Thanet Earth Discovery Fellowship is offering Kent students the chance to get hands-on experience of commercial horticulture. Michael Barker visited Hadlow College to find out more
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ArticleSuppliers see potential in eastern Europe
There’s lots going on in eastern Europe, on many levels. In fresh fruit and veg, several UK businesses have spotted opportunities to succeed
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ArticleParsnip suppliers urge consumers to root for the underdog
What can be done to help boost the image and versatility of parsnips, the roots category’s ‘unsung hero’? Martyn Fisher finds out
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ArticleNew Egyptian varieties hit UK
The UK has become the primary focus of Egyptian exporters, who regard the market as an ideal launching pad for the country’s new varieties of grape and stonefruit
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ArticlePutting the va va voom into veg
Processed food arguably leads the way in effective, catchy and long-lasting advertising slogans and campaigns, but fresh produce marketers are starting to close the gap
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ArticleInterview: Marston's variety performance
Berry Gardens’ strategy leaves no stone unturned to find the best markets, varieties and packing formats. Nina Pullman visits the company to find out more
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ArticleThe US apple challenge
Life has not been easy for US apple suppliers in recent times, but those that remain are bullish about the future
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ArticleEU should 'stamp out' abusive retail relations
Copa-Cogeca claims EU legislation is needed to force retailers to treat suppliers fairly, as voluntary systems are not enough
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ArticleTop-fruit volume sales soar
Volume sales are soaring as low prices make top fruit more attractive than ever to consumers, while growers say new-season conditions look promising
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AnalysisOpinion: Why fresh produce needs more subsidies
Freshfel's Philippe Binard explains why lowering the price of fruit and veg is not the way to boost consumption
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ArticleDrug addict jailed after stealing from potato firm
Kirk Scott, of Kidderminster, stole nearly £2,000 in a tin containing wages from MC Potatoes
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ArticleSwancote offers potato education
Children at a school near to its Market Drayton HQ were given the chance to learn about potatoes with the help of Swancote
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ArticleWaitrose starts 'pick your own offers' grocery scheme
'Groundbreaking' move allows customers who are members of myWaitrose to choose products they’d like to save 20 per cent on
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ArticleFamiliar face set to retire
Richard Warburton, of Ripple Aquaplast, on course to retire after a career in agriculture that began in the 1970s
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ArticleFood waste an ‘asset’, Coupe claims
Sainsbury's boss Mike Coupe, one of several high-profile speakers, in call to arms on issue of food waste at Fareshare conference