All United Kingdom articles – Page 690
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ArticleStudy backs ethylene removal technology
Research claims that using ethylene removal is integral to improving the shelf-life of soft fruit
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ArticleEating fruit reduces risk of diabetes
Study, published in the British Medical Journal, also warned fruit juices can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
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ArticleCertain fruits reduce type 2 diabetes risk
Study identifies blueberries, grapes and apples as significantly decreasing risk of developing the disease
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ArticleThe 'Avozilla' invades Tesco
Tesco to stock the world's largest avocado, which is a staggering five times larger than the standard variety
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ArticleFresh Direct seeks investment
The foodservice supplier denies rumours that it is up for sale and says it seeks investment for a £250m turnover drive
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ArticleCharity begins at home
It is hard to imagine in a wealthy city such as London that there are children being hospitalised with malnutrition, but it is happening and the organisation Kids Company is hoping the fresh produce industry can help to prevent it.
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ArticleThe big veg opportunity
Sales and production of vegetables are in strong growth, with producers confident there is a rosy future for the category.
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ArticleFresh Produce Hero: Damian Fowler
After being diagnosed with cancer just last year, the fruit trader has beaten the disease and will cycle 100km for charity
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ArticleGreen thinking
The Green Party hasn’t always been on the radar of British voters, but leader, and fresh produce enthusiast, Natalie Bennett senses that is all about to change.
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ArticleOpportunity for growth
The weather might have driven prices up and volumes down, but English growers are confident expanding production will help the category grow
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ArticleG's Fresh pays tribute to former director
Fresh produce industry mourns the loss of Albert Casbon
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ArticleCo-op's food business slips
The Co-operative Group reports a 1.1 per cent decline in food sales for the first half of the year
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ArticleNCGM mourns Phillip Dean
Founder of the Mushroom Man business at New Covent Garden Market dies aged 65
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ArticlePeas squeezed by record late harvest
Ardo UK reports on the challenges for this year's vining pea crop, with its output down 14 per cent
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ArticleSainsbury's grows as Tesco slides
Sainsbury's is the only big-four retailer to increase market share, according to the latest data from Kantar Worldpanel
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VideoWhat do 'organic' and 'ethical' mean?
TV presenter Jasmine Harman explores the concept of organic, Fairtrade and ethical fresh produce on behalf of South African exporters
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ArticleBroccoli makes arthritis breakthrough
Researchers have found a link between calabrese and the prevention of osteoarthritis
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ArticleWaitrose goes behind bars for new initiative
The up-market retailer wants to help young offenders get into work
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ArticleMarket opens up for UK seed potatoes
British seed is eastward-bound after successful negotiations with Vietnam
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ArticleSeasonal opportunity for UK growers
An award-winning pesto manufacturer is seeking top quality growers for its British-only range