All United Kingdom articles – Page 720
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Event to discuss water issues affecting UK
Improving water productivity, yields and quality in UK agriculture and horticulture will be the focus of an event hosted by East Malling Research Association this February.
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ArticleTough market hits profits at UK potato giants
The battle for share and difficult economy has had a downward impact on profits at Albert Bartlett and Branston.
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ArticleAsia to Europe seafreight traffic falls
A drop in container shipping traffic between Asia and Europe could exacerbate seafreight lines’ losses
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ArticleTroubled Tesco plans store overhaul
Having suffered its worst Christmas in decades, the UK retailer has announced a profit warning and major plans to alter its strategy
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ArticlePrize results for Booker
UK cash-and-carry wholesaler reports Q3 growth as fresh produce sales surge 17 per cent
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ArticlePrice Drop fails to spark Tesco’s sales
Retailer records “disappointing” Christmas results despite launch of high profile promotion
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ArticleUK schools enter South African fruit comp
The South African fruit industry has launched a new competition for UK schools.
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ArticleSainsbury’s reports strong Christmas results
British grocer achieves sales growth during third quarter, despite economic backdrop
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ArticleCo-op takes over Scottish retailer David Sands
The Co-operative has bought Scottish convenience retailer David Sands Ltd to take on 28 new outlets as part of its plans to open 300 more stores in the next three years.
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ArticleFood sales bolster M&S results
Despite positive end to 2011, the high-end UK retailer remains cautious about the year ahead
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ArticleNew M&S packaging increases shelf-life
UK retailer prepares to introduce packaging it says will extend the shelf-lives of berries stored in fridges by up to two days
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ArticleTenderstem sales soar in UK
Strong marketing campaign helps raise awareness and boost year-on-year sales by nearly 30 per cent
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Sales rise for Morrisons
British supermarket operator records modest increase in sales, but notes consumer environment will remain challenging
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ArticleRijk Zwaan UK boss leaves after two decades
The managing director of Rijk Zwaan UK has stepped down after more than 20 years in the job.
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ArticleShipping industry lost US$5.2bn in 2011
Vessel overcapacity and weak east-west growth offset 6.5 per cent traffic growth in the global container shipping industry
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ArticleDansk Supermarked hires Per Bank
Tesco executive board member Bank will replace Erling Jensen on 1 April this year
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ArticleRecord Pink Lady sales in UK
Over 3m cartons of the fruit were sold in 2011, the result of a successful marketing and PR campaign
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Analysis
Does the UK have an export opportunity?
Good to see Jim Paice kicking off the year with strong words of support for the British food production industry at the Oxford
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ArticleTesco drops prices further
UK supermarket giant cuts cost to consumers of local apples and other produce
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ArticlePink Lady announces biggest UK campaign yet
Pink Lady is launching its biggest-ever nationwide promotion this month, offering shoppers the chance to win a Pink Lady-branded Fiat 500.