All United Kingdom articles – Page 714
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ArticleUK pineapple demand wanes
Rains and flooding in Costa Rica cited as a reason for lower quality, according to a report by Freshinfo
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ArticleRe:fresh 2011 themes unveiled
Leading UK fresh produce event will focus on changing roles of industry sectors and the hurdles faced in getting to market
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ArticleMarket eager for UK cues
The first UK cucumbers should come on stream in early February, according to Lea Valley grower Paz Milazzo of UK Salads.
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ArticleLidl plays down fears of UK pepper recall
Discount retailer Lidl UK has moved to calm fears that the discovery of plant growth regulator Ethephon on capsicum from Spain - destined for sale at Lidl Group stores in continental Europe - could lead to a product recall in the UK.
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ArticleG's launches Love Radish
Campaign aims to grow radish consumption in the UK, not just in summer but year-round
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ArticleUK top fruit stays strong as continental volumes fall
It has all been about securing product this season as the top-fruit industry battles to gain volume, sometimes at any price. Alex Lawson looks at worldwide supply and how the UK supermarkets are dealing with the ever-elastic category
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ArticleUK redundancies rife as supplier pressure mounts
A swathe of redundancies has hit the fresh produce industry as pressure in the market intensifies.
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ArticleMorrisons agrees Netto deal
Busy start to 2011 for the retailer as it also ties up a contract with reusable plastic container specialist Chep
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ArticleWaitrose gets the Gist
Food retailer agrees contract that sees Gist become a key logistics provider for transport operations
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UK brought in on CAP debate
Progressive reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) could bring real benefits to British farmers, the NFU has argued in Westminster.
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ArticleFrench apple trade meets top UK players
Eurofruit hosted a meeting of leading British apple retailers, importers and wholesalers in London on 10 January
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ArticleOrganic campaign kicks off in UK
Having agreed funding from the EU, the UK organic industry is poised to begin its new generic promotional campaign
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ArticleEnglish apples get their second wind
The secondary launch of the English apple season gets underway this weekend with the main focus on Braeburn and newer premium varieties Cameo, Jazz, Kanzi and Rubens.
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ArticleStonefruit kicks off RSA promotions
South Africa's 'Beautiful country, beautiful fruit' campaign is expected to face tough market conditions through the year
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ArticlePortugal eyes the UK
The Portuguese fresh produce industry is stepping up to the challenge of supplying the UK marketplace like never before, despite experiencing major weather disruptions last season. Elizabeth O’Keefe visits vegetable and salad producers in southern Portugal to find out more
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ArticleTesco sales hit by winter weather
Grocery retailer says domestic sales growth slowed due to disruption caused by heavy snow
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ArticleFruit and veg good for looks
A new study in the UK has revealed that consuming a diet rich in fruit and vegetables gives one a healthy glow
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ArticleReport supports organic methods
The Worldwatch Institute has released a report backing agroecological farming to tackle hunger and climate change
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Christmas growth for Morrisons
UK's fourth-largest retailer attributes growth to "high-quality food at outstanding value"
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ArticleLack of investment ‘handicap’ to UK sector
Fresca’s Chris Mack believes lack of investment is preventing UK sector from fulfilling potential