All United Kingdom articles – Page 690
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ArticleEat your greens... and whites
White vegetables and potatoes are just as important nutritionally as green veggies according to US scientists
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ArticleISBA: 'Education will stop obesity crisis'
ISBA, the body which represents British advertisers, has called for a greater focus on healthy eating education
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ArticleScotty's grand plan
Scotty Brand hopes its Ayrshire potatoes can come to be seen as something of a local delicacy
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ArticleNew efforts to combat potato rot
The UK government has introduced new import measures to prevent the spread of potato ring rot
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ArticleBGA warns government over SAWS
The British Growers Association has urged the government to develop an alternative to the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme (SAWS)
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ArticleHadlow student wins Discovery fellowship
Richard Killian has won a coveted academic research award from Thanet Earth
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ArticleThanet Earth opens fourth glasshouse
Harvesting of tomatoes has begun at Thanet Earth's new £17m glasshouse, dubbed TG1
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ArticleAsda to reward ethical suppliers
Import arm IPL promises to reward African growers financially for supporting workers in wake of joint study with Oxfam
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ArticleChris Redfern: Yen slumps to the bottom of currency table
Moneycorp's Chris Redfern rounds up the latest developments on the international currency markets
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ArticleHDC secures insecticide extension
The Horticultural Development Company says an extension of the EAMU for indoxacarb is good news for UK soft-fruit growers
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ArticleAnna Friel lends her voice to M&S ads
Actress Anna Friel will voice a new TV advertisement campaign for M&S which aims to promote summer eating occasions
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Horticulture Matters presented to ministers
Government has been handed dossier outlining the alarming state of horticulture in the UK
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ArticleMidlands cherry production recovers
Berry Gardens has high hopes for its Hereford cherry output
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Wet summer predicted for UK
Another wet and windy summer is on the cards for 2013 according to the Met Office
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ArticleProfits climb at Fresh Direct
Despite a challenging year, Fresh Direct says it is pleased with its performance last year with pre-tax profits on the rise
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ArticleCarter makes ethical switch at Total Worldfresh
Rupert Carter moves into newly created role of ethical and sustainability director
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ArticleDEFRA’s new face
Recently appointed farming minister David Heath could hardly have joined DEFRA at a busier time. He speaks to FPJ about his plans for the future
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ArticleCampaigners call for Fairtrade smallholder support
Supporters deliver petition to Downing Street calling for more G8 backing for smallholder farmers
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ArticleLandmark red tape package welcomed
Grower groups voice approval for EC measures to drastically reduce the plant health regulatory burden
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ArticleNigel Jenney: Revamped categories just the ticket for Re:fresh 2013
Fresh Produce Consortium CEO on what to look forward to at the revamped conference and awards