All United Kingdom articles – Page 568
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ArticleJailed drug growers 'thought they were growing vegetables'
Despite initially offering a more charming tale, a Leeds duo have each been jailed for three years for intentionally growing cannabis
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ArticleBullying gives procurement a bad name, managers claim
New research suggests that 88 per cent of supply chain managers reckon supplier bullying in retail is a blight on the industry
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ArticleAgronomists land highest prize in their field
Hutchinsons trio hailing from key horticulture-producing regions land the BASIS Diploma in agronomy
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ArticleBoard changes at Produce World amid 'impacted volumes'
Veg grower has also acquired a new business, and revealed its latest results, reporting it has boosted profit despite a drop in turnover
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ArticleWe Care, You Enjoy campaign lauded
Three-year promotion hailed as huge success for Spanish vegetable industry
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ArticleWales achieves UK soft fruit first
First British strawberries are available a week earlier than usual, with growers on the outskirts of Cardiff one step ahead of the rest
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ArticleTrio charged in veg processing labour exploitation case
Two men, of Norfolk, face charges including holding a person in slavery, while woman from same county faces money laundering charge
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ArticleSainsbury's initiates in-store click-and-collect service
Service started in first store this week, with 99 others set to offer it before the end of 2015
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ArticleNew jobs created at key London port
Most of the 75 new employment positions are for straddle carrier drivers, and there is also investment in training current workers
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AnalysisIs business trying to game 5-A-Day?
Comment: Public health expert Caroline Williams believes the food industry is taking advantage of the health scheme
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ArticleBarfoots unveils scheme to extend UK chilli season
It is hoped that greenhouse project will prove to be record-breaking, stretching the UK cropping season from four months to seven
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ArticleUK retailers 'need to adopt organic strategy'
Organic Trade Board chair claims lack of cohesion on organic products in leading supermarkets is holding market back
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ArticleGrowers turn to cloud computing
An increasing number of fresh produce firms are turning to cloud computing to boost efficiency and enhance their operations
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ArticleFairtrade Fortnight casts a wider net
This year’s Fairtrade Fortnight is putting the spotlight back on the producers with the focus on a wider range of products
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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