All United Kingdom articles – Page 625
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ArticleAll quiet on the currency front
Moneycorp analyst Chris Redfern on why new factors have reinforced the status quo in the currency markets
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ArticleLidl offers UK consumers a taste of Spain
Fruit and veg among Iberian specialities on offer at the discounter this week
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ArticleSainsbury's develops grower links
Supermarket technologist gives wide-ranging speech at Fruit Focus, covering direct sourcing, waste, breeding and GM
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ArticlePesticide companies ‘should not’ fund bee research, says report
A review of the draft National Pollinator Strategy warns against industry-funded research, but praises public involvement in campaigns
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ArticleCouncils seek 'Tesco tax' for England
Derby City Council allegedly demands levy to ensure supermarket spending re-circulates in local communities
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ArticleStaay Food Group expands into Spain and Poland
European importer continues expansion with new branches in Barcelona and Warsaw
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ArticleOnline shopping costs retailers £100m a year
While supermarkets often charge £3 or £4 for each home delivery, the actual cost to them is £20, a Channel 4 show has found
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ArticleRijk Zwaan backs brassica and leafy salad event
Seed firm backs conference dinner, which includes NFU after-dinner speaker and new presentation in honour of late David Piccaver
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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