All United Kingdom articles – Page 596
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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
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ArticleInterview: Hugh goes green
Author, journalist, food writer, TV chef and self-styled campaigner for ‘real food’, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is a man with a lifelong commitment to his profession. He talks all things fresh with Cem Topcam
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ArticlePoised for a bright future
Raspberry returns were down in 2014 as high yields led to retail promotions, but the news is a drop in the ocean for the consistently strong soft-fruit category
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ArticleGrowers fear plans to 'resist' glasshouse expansion
Lea Valley growers say blocking future expansions would threaten the future of their businesses and plans should be amended
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ArticleSales up at Waitrose on frozen fruit, soup and flowers
Online flower orders have been particularly popular, with demand up more than 30 per cent
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ArticleDefra blamed for rejected exports
Essex potato growers have lost £250k after 24 consignments were rejected from the Canaries for failing soil tolerance levels
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ArticleSales boost for Florette
Staffordshire-based salad specialist raised turnover from £53.4 million to £56.1m for the year ending 31 December 2013
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ArticleApple firm pays tribute to 'gifted' late farm manager
AC Goatham said there were "few people we could be happier to see at the start of a working day" than Ian Wall, killed in a tragic accident