All United Kingdom articles – Page 722
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ArticleBrassica chemicals could aid berry crops
Scientists in the UK are working on natural crop protection alternatives which could prevent soil-borne disease in strawberries
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ArticleDole warns of tough times ahead
Company reports that pre-tax profits fell during 2009, with turnover also down but operating profit growing 84.9 per cent
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Tough fresh fruit sector brings reduced profits at Dole Fresh UK
Dole Fresh UK has warned that UK retailers’ drive for direct sourcing and low pricing is continuing to affect profitability in the intensely competitive fresh fruit category.
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ArticleUK iceberg supplies tighten
Iceberg lettuce supply is tight in the UK and reflected in rising wholesale market prices after weeks on promotions at 50p a head and lower at supermarkets.
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ArticleSlovenian apples head for UK wholesalers
UK shoppers can expect to see more apples from Slovenia on their shelves this autumn thanks to the opening last week of a new packing house that has been built specifically to service key customers in the UK, among other markets.
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Morrisons to make convenience move
British retailer reveals move into convenience as it announces solid half year results
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ArticleFrench apples see UK market growth
The UK market share of French apples is on the rise, as Le Crunch prepares for its new marketing campaign
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ArticleOcado sales climb 30 per cent
The third quarter saw an improvement in sales to £126.5m, and is anticipating further progress
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ArticleSainsbury's focuses on education
The UK retailer is intent on boosting its produce managers' knowledge of growing techniques to aid sales
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ArticleFresca appoints new technical director
Mack Multiples' Andrew Sharp set to take on role as parent company seeks to manage technical operations more effectively
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ArticleTotal Berry inks development deal
Joint venture with Plant Sciences Inc. will see an innovative range of berries launched in the UK next year
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ArticleFresh food sales growth at Spar UK
Convenience store operator reports on rising fresh food demand, with sales up by 3.1 per cent
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Emissions are up in our household
What is the carbon footprint of having a child? And what if that child demands to be fed strawberries all year round?
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ArticleUK firm achieves conference first
Adrian Scripps becomes first UK company to supply major retailer with conference pears for twelve months a year
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Consultation opens on Welsh food strategy
The Welsh Assembly government is currently seeking people’s views on the draft food strategy for Wales, Food from Wales 2010-2020.
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ArticleAsda plans British produce push
Asda has plans to significantly increase its level of British sourcing and end years of undertrading in domestic fruit.
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ArticleUK apricots hit Le Gavroche
Renowned London restaurant Le Gavroche is set to use UK-grown apricots, of which the first commercially available of the year crop is in full swing
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ArticleUK producers face water crisis
ADAS warns of higher water costs and urges producers to implement measures to reduce piped water consumption
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ArticleUK producers face water crisis
UK producers face reduced productivity and bigger water bills in future unless they prepare for droughts by reducing water requirements and harnessing rain and grey water sources more.
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ArticleWaitrose plans Palm Jumeirah store
The UK supermarket chain is looking to open a new store at Dubai's Palm Jumeirah resort in April 2011