All United Kingdom articles – Page 689
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ArticleMakro appoints operations director
Stephen Blan will join Metro's UK cash & carry operation in January
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ArticleTesco sees UK sales drop in third quarter
Despite launch of Big Price Drop, Tesco's UK sales continued to fall, but US and Asian businesses performed strongly
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ArticleCornerways to join Coforta co-operative
Cornerways, British Sugar's award-winning horticulture business, will become only the second UK-based member of Coforta
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ArticleGlobal links to boost Univeg Katope UK
Univeg Katope UK stands to gain from a wider sourcing network and enhanced production links as parent company the Univeg Group has announced a new global strategic plan.
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ArticleMorrisons makes further market gains
Retailer enjoys fourth sequential period of increased market share, while growth eludes rest of the 'big four' in the UK
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ArticleTesco names new Asia head
UK retail giant Tesco has named Trevor Masters as the new head of its Asian business
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ArticleEgypt project for Total Berry
The UK berry specialist is investing in Egypt to ensure that supplies of strawberries are of the finest quality
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ArticleM&S unveils world's first seedless pepper
Retailer has worked with Melrow Salads and Syngenta to develop Angello, a sweeter, crunchier and seedless variety
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ArticleWelsh supply chain 'must work together'
Welsh growers, processors and retailers have been urged to be more collaboratively minded in order to create an effective and efficient supply chain.
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ArticleUK grocery market value to soar
Growth to be driven by discounters, convenience and online sales, according to new report by IGD Retail Analysis
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ArticleRetailers aim for green targets
UK government waste targets are in sight for a number of the country's retailers, according to the British Retail Consortium
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ArticleAB Sustain appoints Mark Moody
Food sustainability expert turns to former AG Thames and Utopia man to head up new carbon footprint model for fresh produce
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ArticleUK grocery market 'to be worth £184bn by 2016'
The UK food and grocery market is set to be worth £184bn by 2016, up from £156.8bn in 2011, IGD has forecast.
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ArticleBritish leafy salads campaign wins EU funding
A new British Leafy Salads Association (BLSA) PR and marketing campaign is to launch a national grow-your-own salad scheme for primary schools in spring 2012.
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ArticleEnglish Village Salads future in doubt
Fresh Produce Journal reports that group owner Bakkavor has ordered a consultation to discuss ongoing viability of EVS
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ArticleOvercapacity cuts air cargo earnings
A surge in new aircraft deliveries could further dent falling earnings in the air cargo sector, and could force some carriers out of business
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ArticleFrance eyes up UK opportunity
The longstanding relationship between Britain and France was underlined at a recent trade event, where producers from across the Channel came to explore opportunities in the British market. Michael Barker and Tom Joyce report
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AnalysisMartin Evens: Unsung heroes of the UK carrot industry shape the sector, but who will take this on in future?
The carrot industry is kept on track by a number of dedicated professionals who have given up their time to ensure that the
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ArticleUK leafy salads gain EU backing
British Leafy Salads Association offered co-funding by EU to promote benefits of leafy salads in the country
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ArticleSainsbury's 'holding its nerve' over xmas prices
Sainsbury’s will be holding its nerve and sticking to its plans, rather than slashing prices as Christmas sales look gloomy, its commercial director has said.