All United Kingdom articles – Page 693
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ArticleFresh Inspirations targets next generation
New initiative for the fresh produce and horticulture industries aims to inspire, empower and connect young managers
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ArticleSainsbury’s backs British in £1bn sustainability plan
Sainsbury’s has pledged to double the amount of British food it sells as part of a £1 billion sustainability plan launched this week.
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ArticleBumper UK crop at Sainsbury’s
Following warm October, retailer expects to receive extra volumes of UK-grown vegetables, topfruit and berries
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ArticleDutch apple exports down in 2011
Stronger consumer demand from Germany not enough to compensate for lower sales in France, Russia, Sweden and the UK
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ArticleTesco affirms UK is a priority
Philip Clarke insisted Tesco’s focus remains firmly on the UK. The supermarket’s group CEO affirmed that “we absolutely think we can continue to grow in the UK”.
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ArticleLiverpool Produce Terminal suspends operations
Fresca Group provisionally suspends operations, with the long-term future of the terminal to be discussed over the next month
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ArticleWaitrose ‘champions’ UK apples
British retailer clears imports from shelves as part of English apple and pear promotion
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ArticleEast Malling sees bright pear future
Concept Pear Orchard volumes come in at 22 tonnes in only its second harvest, giving reason for optimism
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ArticleSustainable Food Cities Network launched
In the UK, efforts are underway to give citizens access to affordable healthy and sustainable food
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ArticleFelixstowe in huge expansion
Two new shipping berths have been officially opened as part of a €1.15bn expansion at the UK port
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ArticleAsda IPL adopts IFCO banana crates
UK retailer signs agreement to use IFCO's new banana crate as its standard packaging for pre-packed bananas
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ArticleSainsbury's fights back with Brand Match
After the launch of Tesco's Big Price Drop last month, UK rival is set to roll out its own coupon-based initiative
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ArticleDutch expansion for Fowler Welch
Perishable logistics operator has relocated from Maasland to a bigger site at Poeldijk in the Netherlands
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ArticleUK pumpkins not having a ball
Royal Horticultural Society warns that Halloween pumpkins could be smaller than usual this year
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ArticleAsda profits down 10 per cent
US royalty payments reduce UK supermarket's annual profits to £803.5m (€927.4m)
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ArticleEC's Egyptian ban a 'ridiculous mistake'
FPC's Nigel Jenney says 'unnecessary' ban on certain fresh produce hit viability of companies trading in Egypt and the UK
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ArticleWaitrose responds to Big Price Drop
High-end UK supermarket launches '1,000s of ways to great value' campaign
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ArticleLondon Gateway to open in 2013
The UK's newest port and logistics development is set to be ready towards the end of 2013, according to operator DP World
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ArticleUK stonefruit players warned as season gets mixed reviews
It’s been a rollercoaster for the stonefruit category, with a lack of collaboration among British players, mixed reports on how the season has played out and a challenge laid down for next year at the same time as European prices collapsed. Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticleBritish & Brazilian relocates in AG Thames shake up
Fresh produce importer British & Brazilian (B&B) is to undergo a major re-structure.