All United Kingdom articles – Page 559
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ArticleNitrogen engines ‘could transform’ cold chain
Using liquid nitrogen engines to power and cool refrigerated transport could revolutionise cold chains and slash air pollution
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ArticleNew non-exec director joins Sainsbury's
Next's former group finance director to join the grocery retailer's board in place of the retiring Gary Hughes
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ArticleSainsbury's unveils edible blossom and micro-herb salads
The retailer said the move responds to food trends it has identified among its customer base
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ArticleTesco appoints brand director in wake of £6.4bn loss
Michelle McEttrick, tasked with improving the retailer's image, was previously the CMO of the global retail bank at Barclays
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ArticleAngus Soft Fruits partners with Genson BV
Berry breeders have pooled resources in new programme to trial strawberry and raspberry varieties in the Netherlands
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ArticleNational Fruit Show names juice competition winners
Wobblegate, RH & JC Elgie and NC de Quincy win juice gongs, judged in April for the first time
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ArticleVeg industry fears increase in imports
Price wars and supply continuity may be among reasons why retailers are looking to increase veg imports
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ArticleChilean prunes build UK presence
Efforts to reinforce Prunes from Chile brand in this key market are paying off, body says
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AnalysisAnalysis: Which party manifesto stands up for food?
Imagine the election was being fought on agricultural issues only. Martyn Fisher (MF) reviews the key pledges made on policy related to food and growers in the manifestos of the UK’s five biggest political parties ahead of the vote on 7 May
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ArticleUK salad market warms up
As the mercury climbs higher, Martyn Fisher spoke with some of the key players in the UK salad industry
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ArticleHabanero peppers recover from supply issues
Issues with primary Habanero hot pepper supply country Uganda have sent prices soaring, and some importers looking for new suppliers
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ArticleGrowers predict more growth for cherries
Growers have high hopes that new darker cherry varieties will spearhead a further era of growth for the category
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ArticleTotal Produce opens doors for berries
Company is trialling a new retractable glasshouse technology on strawberry crops that could have implications for many products
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ArticleInterview: Taking organics to the next level
Where do organics fit into a marketplace in the midst of a race to the bottom? Martyn Fisher meets a man whose frightening wake-up call has led to him leading the fight to boost organics’ presence
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ArticleSeed firms gear up for kale growth
The ever-increasing demand for kale is bringing challenges and opportunities
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ArticlePrice wars hit value of veg
The vegetable category has suffered crushing value decline of almost £500m as price decreases hit hard, although some subcategories are bucking the trend
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AnalysisOpinion: Industry shouldn't get distracted by general election
Long on ambition and short on detail: EFFP partner Duncan Rawson on why politicians aren’t the top priority for farming
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ArticleHow to prepare for a supermarket meeting
Supermarket meetings can be the most daunting dates in the calendar. Supplier relations consultant Darren Smith offers seven top tips on how to minimise the stress and impress on the day
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ArticleValefresco manager named new leafy salads boss
Jackie Harris replaces Graham Clarkson as chair of the BLSA, after Clarkson left Vitacress to join soft fruit firm Edward Vinson
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ArticlePotato Council and Bord Bia win £1.6m EU funding
A new three-year campaign, entitled Potato Potential, has secured £1.6m from the EU to promote versatility of potatoes