All United Kingdom articles – Page 637
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ArticleStourgarden relishes start of the onion season
The UK onion campaign is underway and prospects are good for a recovery on 2012
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ArticleTotal Produce delights in strong first half
The Irish multinational posts a robust performance boosted by acquisitions, but admits of frustrations in UK market
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ArticleMorrisons backs sweetness of UK apples
Retailer says that this year's crop is sweeter than last year as it prepares to sell a record amount of English apple varieties
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ArticleNew acquisition for Univeg Group
Daffodil specialist New Generation is acquired by Univeg subsidiary Winchester Growers
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ArticleFruit Show announces 80th birthday celebration
The National Fruit Show is welcoming a host of new trade stands and offers an FPJ-sponsored conference programme next month
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ArticleStudy backs ethylene removal technology
Research claims that using ethylene removal is integral to improving the shelf-life of soft fruit
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ArticleEating fruit reduces risk of diabetes
Study, published in the British Medical Journal, also warned fruit juices can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
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ArticleCertain fruits reduce type 2 diabetes risk
Study identifies blueberries, grapes and apples as significantly decreasing risk of developing the disease
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ArticleThe 'Avozilla' invades Tesco
Tesco to stock the world's largest avocado, which is a staggering five times larger than the standard variety
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ArticleFresh Direct seeks investment
The foodservice supplier denies rumours that it is up for sale and says it seeks investment for a £250m turnover drive
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ArticleCharity begins at home
It is hard to imagine in a wealthy city such as London that there are children being hospitalised with malnutrition, but it is happening and the organisation Kids Company is hoping the fresh produce industry can help to prevent it.
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ArticleThe big veg opportunity
Sales and production of vegetables are in strong growth, with producers confident there is a rosy future for the category.
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ArticleFresh Produce Hero: Damian Fowler
After being diagnosed with cancer just last year, the fruit trader has beaten the disease and will cycle 100km for charity
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ArticleGreen thinking
The Green Party hasn’t always been on the radar of British voters, but leader, and fresh produce enthusiast, Natalie Bennett senses that is all about to change.
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ArticleOpportunity for growth
The weather might have driven prices up and volumes down, but English growers are confident expanding production will help the category grow
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ArticleG's Fresh pays tribute to former director
Fresh produce industry mourns the loss of Albert Casbon
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ArticleCo-op's food business slips
The Co-operative Group reports a 1.1 per cent decline in food sales for the first half of the year
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ArticleNCGM mourns Phillip Dean
Founder of the Mushroom Man business at New Covent Garden Market dies aged 65
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ArticlePeas squeezed by record late harvest
Ardo UK reports on the challenges for this year's vining pea crop, with its output down 14 per cent
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ArticleSainsbury's grows as Tesco slides
Sainsbury's is the only big-four retailer to increase market share, according to the latest data from Kantar Worldpanel