All United Kingdom articles – Page 609
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ArticleGovernment's GM stance won't change
Owen Paterson's exit as environment secretary won't change the government's pro-GM stance, says farming minister George Eustice
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ArticleMPs demand food waste to landfill ban
New report by the Environmental Audit Committee notes that a "circular economy" approach is needed to save resources
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ArticleBaby leaf iceberg hits Asda shelves
The first-ever bags of baby leaf iceberg were launched in Asda this week, courtesy of PDM Produce
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ArticleMaking your PGI pay
With seven fresh produce items already listed as protected names, a further four in the pipeline and space for plenty more, Nina Pullman looks at what growers should do to maximise the benefits of the label
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ArticleUK-grown grapes ready for retail
Produce giant Mack also involved in work to extend UK strawberry season and have the fruit available at Christmas
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Industry chief issues warning over lack of 'desirability'
Following SAWS abolition, ALP director implores fresh produce firms to make the industry one in which people want to work
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ArticleProduce World buys organic veg firm
Veg giant said acquisition is a ‘natural fit’ and will secure ‘largest possible’ area for organic supply
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ArticleBritain's great export opportunity
No longer the insular island that only thinks of feeding its own people, opportunities are opening up for fresh produce exports
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ArticlePlans for major apple breeding scheme unveiled
Industry-led consortium involving Worldwide Fruit and East Malling Services will direct selection and trialling of new varieties
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ArticleGLA reduces board from 29 to nine
The Gangmasters Licensing Authority has cut board numbers to become more flexible, and reappointed Margaret Beels as chair
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ArticleBlackberries and cherries poised for ‘huge growth’
A leading berry supplier told attendees at Fruit Focus that sweet-eating blackberry varieties could ‘transform’ sales in the category
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ArticleRed Tractor releases new standards
Assurance scheme revises and simplifies standards, and gears up for consumer-facing Red Tractor Week in September
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ArticleSyngenta sales rise but net income sees slight fall
Crop protection firm posts half year results following late start to North American crop protection use
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ArticleHorticulture 'leader of tomorrow' named
Daniel Smith, who works for the James Hutton institute and S&A Produce UK recognised for his work
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ArticleFresh produce R&D wins £12m boost
New funding released by Defra will boost nine horticultural agri-tech projects support growth in agri-science sector
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ArticlePrince Charles helps out on potato dig
The future king got his hands dirty as part of National Countryside Week, which saw the unveiling of Countryside Classroom
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ArticleBroccoli-base pizzas hit the UK as the war on carbs continues
Ex-banker's 'carb-free' breads and pizza bases made from broccoli are taking the capital by the storm
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ArticleSwap blueberries for kiwis, shoppers told
A new report finds consumers could save money by swapping pricey ‘superfoods’ for healthy alternatives such as kiwis and spinach
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ArticleWoman dials 999 for green potato
Bizarre query among the 31,000 non-urgent calls made to the Welsh Ambulance service in 2013/14
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ArticleLeek, kale and celery 'never been eaten' by one in ten Brits
Seven Seas' study of 2,000 people found that a number of fruits and vegetables are off the menu for a large number of Brits