All United Kingdom articles – Page 695
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ArticleUK industry stunned by E coli revelation
Country's Health Protection Agency warns public to wash all fruit and vegetables after apparent contamination of supply
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ArticleBritish Food Fortnight changes tack
The British Food Fortnight (BFF) tagline is to “take a backseat” as the event is moved to coincide with the Olympics next year.
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ArticleThe heat is on rival retailers at launch of British top fruit
As retailers fly the flag for home-grown apples and pears, all eyes are on promotions and what they will mean for the category as the sector tries to make the most of its seasonal spotlight. Anna Sbuttoni reports on what is happening in store
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ArticleUK industry rocked by fresh E. coli revelations
A deadly E. coli outbreak in the UK earlier this year was kept secret by authorities, with the trade now braced for a PR catastrophe as the government prepares to pinpoint potatoes and leeks as the cause.
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ArticleShare your passion for the trade
Most people working in the fresh produce industry are passionate, but they could do more to share that enthusiasm with others in the trade
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ArticleCapespan considers options for UK unit
South African group bides time in finding another replacement for UK director Ronan Lennon, who will delay his departure
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ArticleTony Dorey exits Total Exotics
Dorey to leave company this week after over four years with the Total Produce-owned group
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ArticleMovers & Shakers | October 2011
Full round-up of all the latest major appointments and departures within the European fresh produce industry over the past month
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ArticleFlorette plans major UK push
Group to invest €5.8m in 2012 marketing campaign that aims to tap into sporting and celebratory feel-good factor
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ArticleRijk Zwaan Mellissimo melon launched
Consumer research aids decision to introduce Piel de Sapo variety onto the UK market, Freshinfo reports
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ArticleUK consumers are backing brands
Despite overall fragile consumer confidence, trust in brands has actually risen in the UK, according to new research
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ArticleWaitrose unveils posh UK grapes
The first commercial crop of UK grapes hit Waitrose this week fresh from the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire’s estate.
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ArticleTesco fruit prices follow new strategy
Company ditches number of promotional offers in favour of lower regular prices on several commonly purchased items
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ArticleMixed reaction to Tesco price plan
Analysts praise Tesco's 'Big Price Drop', while rivals dismiss the price revamp initiative as a 'smoke and mirrors' move
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AnalysisAnalysis: Tesco's Big Price Drop
The following analysis compares fresh fruit prices listed by UK retailer Tesco on MySupermarket.co.uk in weeks 38 and 39
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ArticleStonefruit growth plan for RSA promotions
Promotional campaign continues in the UK with particular focus on increasing winter sales of South African stonefruit
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ArticleOwnership conundrum for UK markets
Retail markets can be run better as commercial businesses, according to a sector expert.
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ArticleSpanish growers get a flavour of UK wholesale
A group of Spanish growers from Almería and Granada enjoyed an early visit to New Spitalfields wholesale market last week.
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ArticleUK shoppers 'want British apples'
Sainsbury's study finds that buying British is an important factor for shoppers in the country
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Delia's domestic support as British takes centre stage
With my modest vegetable patch awash with runner beans, I have been paying more than a passing interest in what the multiples