All United Kingdom articles – Page 585
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ArticleMMD nets exotics import contract
Each week, one of four AEL vessels from Africa will bring around 3,500 tonnes of fruit and vegetables to the Portsmouth-based firm
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ArticleBanaBay broadens product range
Fast-growing banana marketer expands beyond tropical fruits with addition of New Zealand apples and Mexican limes to its offer
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ArticleWaitrose and Primafruit agree new long-term deal
Latter will exclusively manage sourcing of imported fruit for the retailer, working from a packhouse in Evesham
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ArticleTotal Produce acquires stake in Gambles Group
Fresh produce giant announces fourth investment in North America with 50 per stake in Canadian Gambles Group
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ArticleBalls calls in on leading UK port
Shadow chancellor Ed Balls visits the Port of Tilbury ahead of further significant investment being made at the site
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ArticleTruscott to take over from Beattie as Branston MD
Graeme Beattie retiring after 26 years as MD of potato firm, with marketing director James Truscott set to replace him
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ArticleSterling in solid shape as Swiss and Greeks take centre stage
Moneycorp's Chris Redfern on the impact of major events in Switzerland and Greece on European currencies
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ArticleRSA exporters show commitment to UK
A delegation led by Fruit SA's first ever CEO Konanani Liphadzi visited the UK on a fact-finding mission last week
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ArticleTensions remain high over veg factory odour
Campaign group formed to bring together affected villagers claims “vomit-like” smell from AB Produce still spoiling life in Measham
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ArticleSRA launches new supplier network
New ‘ultimate matchmaking tool’ will link sustainable suppliers with caterers, restaurants and public sector services
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ArticleBradford wholesale market voted UK's best
West Yorkshire venue pipped London rival - and last year's winner - New Covent Garden Market to the title
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AnalysisOpinion: IPL's Mark Taylor embraces change
Director of IPL potato operations and previous Fenmarc director explains why IPL’s acquisition of Fenmarc potatoes is exciting for growers and customers alike
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ArticleRush to mount more solar
The clamour among British businesses to install solar panels is insatiable, but with crop production space limited, one man has a game-changing innovation
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ArticleRiding out the storm
South African fruit exporters have faced a difficult start to 2015, with an early grape season leading to a buyer’s market, and the Russian ban diverting Europe’s suppliers to the Middle East
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ArticleEthiopia: One to watch
Government incentives, tax breaks for new businesses and a climate suited to growing – Promar’s John Giles explains why Ethiopia is on the verge of an exports breakthrough
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ArticleSpecial report: Outside the box
Does a cod have anything in common with a cabbage? What can potato production learn from pork? And what could an avocado producer take from the automotive industry? Nina Pullman finds out
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ArticleInterview: Ready for action
Pret salads have become a mainstay of many an office lunchtime, leading to the chain’s strong sales growth. Category buyer Kay Savile talks to Nina Pullman about consumer trends in snack salads and how buying plans change during the year
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ArticleFresca Group CEO on produce giant's plans
Ian Craig knows exactly where he wants his company to sit in the supply chain. Martyn Fisher went to meet him
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ArticleSpotlight on Sainsbury's
Science, technology and big data provided the focus for Sainsbury’s Farming Conference, which had a record attendance of 650 farmers and growers
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ArticleInterview: Brand Batchelar
Director of Sainsbury’s brand, Judith Batchelar, chats to Nina Pullman about price cuts, satellites and why Mike Coupe is in it for the long-term