All United Kingdom articles – Page 720
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ArticleDel Monte UK sees profit turnaround
Del Monte (UK) has turned its business around to record a healthy profit and re-open two depots which it was forced to close as the rigours of the recession hit the business.
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ArticleUK produce consumption falls
The latest statistics from DEFRA have warned that a dramatic change in eating habits is required for the UK to meet 5-a-Day targets
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ArticleUK and Ireland losses for Aldi
Discount retailer's UK and Ireland arm registers a loss of £54.2m in 2009 as year-on-year market share slips
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ArticleWax ruling provokes angry response
Fresh Produce Consortium slams UK agency over decision banning imports treated with fruit wax containing morpholine
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ArticleFruition prepares first plantings of Envy
UK grower organisation's major planting programme for apples set to be unveiled during upcoming National Fruit Show
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ArticleAsian growth helps drive up Tesco profits
UK retail giant Tesco said growth in its Asian business was a driving force behind its forecast-beating rise in first-half profits
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ArticleGlobalGAP fourth version launched
The fourth version of GlobalGAP's Integrated Farm Assurance Standard has just been launched at the London summit
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Zespri targets increased sales in the UK’s kiwifruit market
Carol Ward is director for corporate and grower services at Zespri. She joined the New Zealand kiwifruit marketer in April 2002 as the global marketing manager for Zespri Gold, after two years of involvement with Kiwifruit New Zealand and Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated (KGI). She has also held roles at Zespri as planning and supply manager and is acting director of branding and marketing. She talks to FPJ about the contentious single-desk issue, new varieties, the future of the UK market and direct sourcing
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UK produce consumption falls
It has been revealed that fruit and veg consumption is actually falling and it could be quarter of a century until the UK achieves a 5 A DAY goal, according to new information.
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ArticleMarks & Spencer posts growth in sales
The UK retailer has seen an increase in sales and market share, but warns of tough times ahead
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ArticleTotal Produce UK relocates headquarters
Group announces relocation to new head office in Spalding, England, following a "significant refurbishment"
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ArticleSainsbury's posts encouraging sales rise
The UK retailer has recorded a strong increase in sales for the second quarter, despite the "challenging" environment
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ArticleGrowth forecast for UK shallots
UK shallots are expected to see further market growth, as their European rivals experience a decline
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UK schools get fruity
Schools across the UK are transforming their grounds by planting traditional orchards in a bid to increase the numbers of these endangered habitats, as part of the new programme, Fruit-Full Schools.
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ArticleUK pineapples 'come at a cost'
Investigation by Consumers International claims to have found a "catalogue of damage" caused by intensive tropical fruit production in Costa Rica
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ArticleSchools work to save UK apples
The Fruit-Full Schools programme has been set up to rescue the UK’s endangered orchards
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Total Produce UK relocates head office
Total Produce has announced that its head office in the UK has been relocated to Enterprise Way in Spalding, Lincolnshire.
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ArticleSainsbury's and Vitacress raise funds
British retailer and its watercress supplier have teamed up to help raise funds for UK breast cancer charity The Haven
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ArticleNew campaign for South African fruit
Country's topfruit and stonefruit growers continue to support major marketing push in Europe with cross-category campaign
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ArticleMovers & Shakers | October 2010
Full round-up of all the latest major appointments and departures within the European fresh produce industry over the past month