All United Kingdom articles – Page 684
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ArticleGrowth opportunity for British pears
British farmers have a huge opportunity to profit from pear production as retailers look to sell more home-grown produce, growers at an East Malling conference this week have been told.
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ArticleFirst Jersey Royals go into Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's is claiming to have won the race to be the first major retailer to kick off the Jersey Royal season this year.
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ArticleInterest grows in Tesco's fresh plans
Company understood to be preparing new strategy which will see it focus on improving its reputation for fresh food
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ArticleCo-op to source only Fairtrade bananas
UK retailer says move 'could be a blueprint for feeding the world’s growing population'
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ArticleTesco adopts It’s Fresh! system
Retailer takes part in trial sale of tomatoes packaged with ethylene removal technology
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ArticleFirst English asparagus arrives... in February
The first early crop of freshly grown English asparagus has arrived at New Covent Garden Market and Budgens.
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ArticleUK to welcome international blackcurrant conference
The third International Blackcurrant Association Conference is to be held on 16-18 May this year in Dundee.
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ArticleFairtrade Fortnight steps up
The annual campaign in the UK this year plans to encourage people to 'take a step for Fairtrade'
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ArticleSir Alex Ferguson backs veg consumption
Manchester United manager offers backing for diet which includes fresh vegetables, saying it can help improve stamina levels
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ArticleSpanish weather hits the UK
Freshinfo reports on damage to citrus and field crops, including iceberg lettuce, broccoli and cauliflower
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ArticleCitrus could aid stroke risk reduction
Eating oranges and grapefruit could help women cut the risk of having a stroke, according to new research
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ArticleSeatrade launches Peru service
The fast 13-day shipping service to Europe will benefit high-value fresh produce cargo with limited shelf-life
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ArticlePrice-cutting is 'only factor driving UK growth'
A round up of research shows that price-cutting is all that is driving sales at the major retailers while shoppers seem to be getting used to the tough times and looking at quality and values again.
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ArticleUK 'desperate' for more Cameo apple growers
The UK “desperately needs more Cameo apple growers” the chairman of English Apples and Pears has told FPJ.
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Del Monte discusses UK facility future
Loss of a contract with UK retailer Morrisons threatens over 100 jobs at a Fresh Del Monte site
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ArticleTesco turns to fresh produce
UK media reports suggest the leading grocery retailer will turn to its fruit and vegetable segment to pick up profits
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ArticleUK eyes Middle East opportunities
Agriculture Minister Jim Paice visits Gulfood in Dubai to champion British fresh produce and further develop trade with the region
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ArticleUK retailers to unveil green store plans
M&S, John Lewis and Coop will reveal the latest plans for environmentally friendly stores at the upcoming ACR Show
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ArticleUK shoppers 'feel more optimistic'
New survey reveals an apparent shift in shopper sentiment, with signs of optimism over personal economic situations
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ArticleBerry Congress confirms expert speakers
James Waddy, Theo Houwen, Ed Garner and Andy Jackson will address delegates at this year's Global Berry Congress in London