All United Kingdom articles – Page 581
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ArticlePublic ‘must be won over’ to GM, say politicians
Labour, the Tories and the Lib Dems all spoke in favour of GM at NFU conference, but warn public must now be persuaded
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ArticleMorrisons names ex-Tesco director as new CEO
David Potts started at Tesco aged 16, and rose to become finance director, but moves to Morrisons to replace Dalton Philips
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ArticleOrganic Market Report 2015 in numbers
There were a number of interesting organic statistics from across the globe revealed at the unveiling of the report
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ArticleOrganic sales up, but mixed fortunes for fruit and veg
Overall organic category sales up by 4 per cent, with fruit sales up by 6 per cent, but veg sales down by 2 per cent
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ArticleWaitrose beats Aldi to best supermarket prize
The 2015 Which? Favourite Supermarket Survey finds premium retailer Waitrose tops many categories, including fresh produce
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ArticleTruss outlines Defra strategy
Four key pillars named as central to government's approach to supporting the British farming industry
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ArticleCouncil shuts ‘rat-infested’ veg shop
A Lincolnshire fruit and vegetable shop has been closed until further notice after complaints of a rat infestation
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ArticleRaymond calls for government backing
NFU president says British farmers need backing if they are to reverse Britain's growing food insecurity
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ArticleJamaica to step up banana production for 'thriving' UK
Government minister said he has had discussions with major stakeholders in the UK about stepping up exports
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ArticleSterling performs 'tolerably well'
Moneycorp's Chris Redfern on why UK unemployment and wage figures has helped keep sterling on an even keel
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ArticleWaitrose agrees landmark Fairtrade Foundation deal
Retailer and Fairtrade body sign up to share best practice and certify the work of the Waitrose Foundation
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ArticleAsda joins Waitrose in stocking 'super' smoothie
The fruit-heavy Savse brand continues to grow as a genuine rival to the Innocent brand in an increasingly popular category
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ArticleScotland needs national brand, report finds
Exports growth in Scotland would benefit from a policy-backed national brand, as well as better freight infrastructure
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ArticleJob losses likely as Produce World eyes double site closure
JV with LFP could see Butterwick site shut, albeit with new jobs created at Wykeham, while Swinderby factory also faces axe
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ArticleScores of jobs at risk as Bakkavör eyes fruit factory closure
Loss of key contract with Asda behind decision to close supermarket-supplying Yorkshire Fresh Fruit site
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AnalysisBack to the future for old varieties?
A new project undertaken in Laimburg, South Tyrol, aims to identify heritage apples worth reintroducing to the market
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ArticleAllan unveiled as new Tesco chairman
John Allan, formerly of Dixons and Deutsche Post, set to take over from outgoing chairman Richard Broadbent on 1 March
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ArticleLocal authorities 'must act' to halt excessive food waste
London government watchdog wants to see separate food waste collections, as its research unearths alarming figures
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ArticleFresh produce firm looks to 'grow in different areas'
ERMS UK enters new era as it joins forces with a PR firm in a bid to be more proactive and invite interest from a range of businesses
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ArticleNorfolk growers should apply for PGI, says Truss
Environment minister Liz Truss will launch a campaign to encourage Norfolk food producers to apply for protected name status