All United Kingdom articles – Page 679
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ArticleUnifresh in fresh melon and apple deals
Fresh fruit importer and supplier agrees to source melons from Italy and Spain and is granted a Cripps Pink license
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ArticleMorrisons Smitten with apple variety
New Zealand-developed Smitten apple variety is set to hit the shelves of UK retailer Morrisons for the second year
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ArticleMovers & Shakers | May 2012
Full round-up of all the latest major appointments and departures within the European fresh produce industry over the past month
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ArticleRain brings drought respite
Heavy rain over the past two weeks has eased pressure on farmers hit by water restrictions, but the relief is likely to be temporary and there are still concerns about the growing season ahead.
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ArticleFruit Patch recruits new CEO
Jim Gallagher appointed CEO of Fruit Patch to renew focus on sales at the fresh produce supplier
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Total Produce trials UK peaches
The Total Produce group has planted trial volumes of both white and yellow flesh peaches in the past week.
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ArticleCo-op stops trading with Israeli firms in West Bank
UK retailer boycotts four fruit and vegetable suppliers that export produce from Israeli settlements built on Palestinian territory
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ArticleHallett named as new CEO at British Growers
James Hallett has been named as the new chief executive of the British Growers Association, taking over from Martin Riggall who retires at the end of May.
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ArticleUniveg receives Indian Fairtrade grapes
Company's UK arm Univeg Katopé reports good quality and gives product all-clear for delivery to key retail customers
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ArticleBerries leading the way on sales growth
Top retail buyers from Tesco and Asda underline their commitment to continued growth for Europe's fresh soft fruit category
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ArticleRetailers 'holding back berry sales'
More needs to be done to improve the presentation of fresh berries in stores, says leading European soft fruit marketer
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ArticleTotal Berry forms raspberry partnership
Director Ian Waller says formation of African Red will 'significantly increase' availability of premier varieties
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ArticleThanet Earth to open new greenhouse
After overcoming financial difficulties, the joint venture glasshouse complex is to expand with a new tomato facility
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ArticleHealthy eating movement hits out
Children's Food Campaign names Asda, Morrisons and Iceland as worst offenders in undermining healthy eating among UK children
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ArticleTesco loses ground as UK troubles continue
Latest market share report by Kantar Worldpanel shows the country's leading retailer has lost ground in the past year
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ArticleRunners chow down on Pink Lady apples
As the official apple of this year's London Marathon, Pink Lady apples were given away prior to the start of the race
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ArticleDriscoll’s launches new packaging size
Group seeking sustainability by introducing a new raspberry packaging concept to lower its carbon footprint
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ArticleMoody's downgrades Tesco rating
UK retailer sees senior unsecured rating fall to Baa1 from A3 over concerns that its proposed €1.2bn UK investment will hit profits
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ArticleAdrian Barlow to leave FPC role
Vice-president of UK-based Fresh Produce Consortium will not stand for re-election and will step away from his position as a director
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ArticleUK tomatoes hope for red, white and blue glory
The UK tomato season stands to get a sales boost this year from the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee as well as the Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer.