All United Kingdom articles – Page 669
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ArticleHealthy eating 'is key to sector growth'
The horticultural sector should recognise the benefits of healthy eating campaigns for children, claims Fruiterers' Master
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ArticleNational Fruit Show praises fruit quality
Show organisers says growers are "in a better mood" this year, with a wide spread of companies honoured in annual competition
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ArticleBarlow honoured at National Fruit Show
A new award is introduced on the 80th anniversary of The National Fruit Show, while keynote talk urges growers to forge links with wholesalers
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Arrests in Fens exploitation investigation
Action follows BBC investigation into the plight of Eastern European workers employed to pick leeks
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ArticleFenland Celery quality recognised
Becomes 55th British food product to earn recognition for its quality, history and links to a specific local area
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ArticleOrganic ‘pioneers’ recognised by award
Dedicated organic growers and farmers awarded plaque of recognition at the Soil Association’s annual conference
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NFU boss not seeking re-election
Peter Kendall said it was always his intention to stand down from the role after eight years
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ArticleGlutamic acid 'can reduce' blood pressure
Diet high in vegetable protein and low in animal protein has favourable effects on blood pressure, study shows
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ArticleNew executive appointments at Bayer
Global crop science firm makes three news appointments to its executive committee
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ArticleAlbert Bartlett launches autumn campaign
Potato grower launches integrated TV and print advertising campaign starring celebrity chefs in line with potato season
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ArticleMajor fresh produce shipping route deal
Sixty new jobs will be created at Southampton Fruit Handling as a result of new Spanish fresh produce connection
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ArticleCabbage 'protects' from radiation
American research finds that a compound derived from cruciferous vegetables protected rats from lethal doses of radiation
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ArticlePear Orchard sees growing method results
An orchard previously tipped to transform UK pear industry has seen significant variation between its four growing methods
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ArticleSainsbury's in major online investment
Retailer that recently hit the £1bn online sales mark is to open special 'dark store' in east London
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ArticleBlog: Me and my veggie teas
New Staff Writer Martyn Fisher shares his love of all things vegetarian in the latest FPJ blog post
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ArticlePesticide use on Scottish soft fruit rises
A new study suggests bad weather in 2012 as one of the reasons behind increased pesticide use for Scottish soft fruit
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ArticleSpar in £5m multi-media campaign
UK arm of retailer which has nearly 2,500 branches secures sponsorship deal with Lorraine TV show
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ArticleSector needs to prepare for scrutiny
A new origin-testing technology developed by Re:Fresh winners Food Forensics could help fresh produce sector to bolster verification checks
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ArticleCertified persimmons arrive from Spain
Persimmon growers are aiming to beat last year’s sales with arrival of first Denomination of Origin certified fruit from Valencia
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ArticleYear-round English apples 'nearing'
Changes in attitude and technology are paving the way to year-round British apples inside 'the next decade'