All United Kingdom articles – Page 686
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ArticleDEFRA and HDC launch proposals
Both bodies launch £1 million five-year plan looking into the issues of implementing growing media
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ArticleChingford backs Sainsbury's project
Chingford Fruit to take part in Sainsbury's new drive to attract more young people into British horticulture
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ArticleMorrisons acquires banana factory
Retailer steps up its direct sourcing operation with the acquisition of a new ripening site from Del Monte
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ArticleThe green light
FPJ needs your help as we analyse a new round of funding available for rural businesses to upgrade to green technology
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ArticleBerry sales surge in summer sun
Berry Gardens reports best-ever sales of strawberries and raspberries as the sunny weather continues
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Co-op Farms invests in 'pick-your-own'
The Co-operative Farms to plant more crops and revamp its pick-your-own farm in Kent
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ArticleSAWS labour fears intensify
Growers' representatives fear the government will leave the industry to find its own seasonal labour force
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ArticleOlins urges more berry investments
British Summer Fruits chairman says the marketing body needs more investment if the industry is to continue to grow
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ArticleBerry Gardens in senior hire
Jacqui Green has been appointed as the new sales and procurement director, based at the group's Kent head office
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ArticleScorching summer boosts Waitrose
Upmarket retailer says its fresh produce sales are benefitting from the sunshine, which is also lifting demand for Scotty Brand fruit
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ArticleBGA welcomes £160m agri-tech strategy
James Hallett of the British Growers Association says the fresh produce industry deserves more R&D public funding
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ArticleMedia reacts to Tesco campaign
The launch of Love Every Mouthful appears to have been carefully stage managed, but what has the public and press reaction been?
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ArticleUK sector funds pest research
A clutch of industry organisations have come together with DEFRA to back fruit-fly project
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ArticleCamposol develops citrus offer
Grower-exporter anticipates larger volume as it looks to securing US access for La Libertad-grown mandarins
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Article'Bargains must end,' warns Clarke
Tesco boss has warned that low prices on food, including fresh produce, are no longer sustainable for UK retailers
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ArticleGovernment launches agri-tech strategy
The £160 million strategy will turn the UK into a world-class nation for agricultural science, according to DEFRA
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ArticleDavid Cameron talks up Polythene UK
Prime minister helps packaging specialist open a new office and praises its efforts to achieve sustainability
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ArticleLEAF hits decade milestone
Sustainable farming organisation celebrates as its LEAF Marque reaches 10 year anniversary
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ArticleTrain to gain
The temptation to cut costs by cutting training could actually harm the bottom line. Chloe Ryan reports on why firms should look elsewhere to save cash
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ArticleThe last stand
Despite spirited opposition, Birmingham City Council’s decision to relocate the wholesale market looks set to go ahead. FPJ visited the city centre site to see how traders have reacted to the news