All United Kingdom articles – Page 695

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Beds Growers plan 50th celebrations

2013-04-16T10:15:42Z

Bedfordshire Growers is marking its 50th anniversary this year with a day of displays and celebrations at its site near Biggleswade.

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New website for British Growers

2013-04-16T10:15:42Z

The British Growers Association has unveiled a new website at www.britishgrowers.org.

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RPA slammed as Angus Growers’ PO status is confirmed

2013-04-16T10:15:30Z

Angus Growers has won a major victory after a Scottish court confirmed its status as a producer organisation (PO).

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Iceland plans fresh produce drive

2013-04-16T10:15:06Z

Iceland has exclusively told the FPJ that it is looking to work with new producers, packers and growers as part of its strategy to increase sales of fruit and vegetables.

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Ex-Capespan man named boss at Lonrho

2013-04-16T10:14:31Z

Ben Ward has been appointed chief executive of the agribusiness division of UK-based industrial conglomerate Lonrho, a key supplier of African fresh produce to markets around the globe.

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Waste not, want not

2013-04-16T09:31:07Z

A new business at Spitalfields hopes to revolutionise waste handling

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AHDB scientist calls for shared costs

2013-04-15T14:21:50Z

AHDB chief scientist Ian Crute will argue for shared costs across the supply chain at the board's spring conference

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Farmers' market first for Camden

2013-04-15T11:59:20Z

Camden Lock Market has confirmed that it will open its first ever farmers' market.

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Consumption falls among UK adults

2013-04-15T11:12:23Z

The level of fruit and vegetables consumed by UK adults is in decline, according to new data released by DEFRA

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Fresh Produce Journal adopts new digital strategy

2013-04-12T11:53:48Z

New online presence for Americafruit, Asiafruit, Eurofruit, Fresh Produce Journal, Fresh Convenience and Produce Plus

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Waitrose to ban use of neonicotinoids

2013-04-12T10:32:42Z

Supermarket makes unilateral decision to ban controversial chemicals

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Street food gets a makeover

2013-04-11T16:28:49Z

Bushel Box: The popularity of foodie haunt Street Feast means new names have been added to its events menu

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Gwyneth helps boost kale sales

2013-04-11T16:02:47Z

Celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow have helped boost sales of kale

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M&S posts a rise in food sales

2013-04-11T15:26:24Z

Marks & Spencer has announced a four per cent rise in quarterly food sales.

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Public service

2013-04-11T15:22:11Z

Derbyshire-based firm GW Price is excelling in its role as the biggest fruit and vegetable supplier to the NHS

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Weather hits salads and ornamentals

2013-04-11T15:16:13Z

The cold weather has caused problems for both salad and ornamental growers

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The Co-op reveals produce packaging innovation

2013-04-11T12:30:02Z

The Co-operative is set to use a new packaging system which it says can extend the shelf life of fresh produce by up to two days

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Aldi makes UK convenience store debut

2013-04-11T12:30:01Z

Aldi is opening its first-ever convenience store in the UK.

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To promote or not to promote?

2013-04-11T11:58:27Z

With a glut of 50p retail promotions of late, are these helping or hindering the industry?

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JRC makes three new appointments

2013-04-11T11:58:10Z

The Jersey Royal Company has announced three senior management appointments to support both its on-island and UK potato operations as it looks to bounce back after last year's bad weather conditions.