All United Kingdom articles – Page 709

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Bodies call for fair deal for English farmers

2013-04-16T10:16:45Z

Three industry bodies have jointly called for English growers and farmers to get a fair deal over proposals to 'green' the Common Agricultural Policy.

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Scots launch Sourcing for Growth

2013-04-16T10:16:24Z

The Scottish government has launched a knowledge hub to match food-manufacturing companies with producers of quality Scottish produce.

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NFU unhappy with delay on AWB future

2013-04-16T10:16:01Z

The NFU has described Unite as "misleading" following the trade union's suggestion that last week's House of Lords debate has put a "brake" on abolition plans for the Agricultural Wages Board.

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Fire devastates Sheerness produce warehouse

2013-04-16T10:15:54Z

Five people have been injured in what firefighters have described as a “massive blaze” at a reefer warehouse at the Port of Sheerness.

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Strong growth predicted for fresh produce

2013-04-16T10:15:52Z

Financial analyst Plimsoll has predicted that the average growth of fresh produce businesses will be as high as five per cent this year despite poor weather resulting in a difficult 2012.

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Soils Partnership set up for final push

2013-04-16T10:15:44Z

The Soils Partnership, a collaboration between the AHDB and Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF) to help UK farmers get the most out of their soil, is set for one final push before its programme comes to an end in March.

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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.