All United Kingdom articles – Page 695
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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
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ArticleTesco confirms Love Every Mouthful plan
New food campaign set to focus on fresh produce and offer shoppers chance to sample fruit, starting with strawberries
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ArticleSummer boost for soft fruit
The last few weeks have seen sales surge as the long-awaited British summer – and an even longer-awaited British men’s Wimbledon champion – finally arrived
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ArticleSalad summer
With summer finally arriving in the UK, the salad sector is hoping for a stellar year as research, NPD and consumer campaigns combine to boost the category. Kathy Hammond reports
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ArticleLife's a beach in new Lasting Leaf campaign
Longer-lasting salad brand targets summer consumers with competition to win a £20,000 beach hut
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ArticleSuppliers rejoice as heatwave boosts sales
Sales of salad lines are booming as experts predict a prolonged period of hot weather
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ArticleMartin and the Carrot Factory
Carrots may not seem like a hugely versatile product, but Freshgro MD Martin Evans sees it very differently