All United Kingdom articles – Page 726
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ArticleUK mushrooms land £2.2m backing
The Mushroom Bureau has announced funding for a £2.2 million three year campaign to promote fresh mushrooms in the UK in a drive to increase consumption.
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Article'Unnecessary' EU banana checks should go
European Commission and FSA should lift "ridiculous" checks on imported bananas from Dominican Republic now, says FPC
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ArticleSerious failings in UK trade uncovered
A major new report into the produce trade commissioned by government has uncovered serious failings in the UK produce supply chain.
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ArticleUK agrees to import regulation changes
Fresh Produce Consortium hails 'significant win' as import regulations for some traders look set to be simplified
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ArticleRed-fleshed apple launched in UK
Redlove, which is claimed to be the world's first red-fleshed apple variety, is reportedly being planted across Europe
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ArticleFears over buoyancy of Ocado flotation
Concerns raised about £1bn+ valuation of world's largest online grocer following collapse of oil firm's planned flotation
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ArticleSainsbury's lowers English cherry spec
Sainsbury’s has delighted English cherry growers by lowering its size specification in a bid to help them market a greater proportion of their crop.
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ArticlePrice war stirs up pineapple market
Volumes reported to be "through the roof" in the UK as country's major supermarket chains engage in price-led promotions
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ArticleEnza and Worldwide trial kiwifruit in UK
Companies confirm trial Hayward plantation in Kent, as well as plans to introduce yellow- and red-fleshed varieties in 2011
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ArticleNew website for Total Produce
Total Produce UK has launched a new website that includes interactive sections, shareholder information and company news
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ArticleBritish blackcurrant season underway
The British blackcurrant season is in full swing and forecasts project it may be a bumper season for the soft fruit.
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ArticleTesco set for growth spurt
New report by Planet Retail forecasts company's rapid expansion, driven by growth markets in Asia and the US
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ArticleBritish herb PR campaign kicks off
The British Herb Trade Association (BHTA) is to launch a campaign with its new PR agency Mustard Communications featuring a mystery celebrity.
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UK produce businesses on the brink
There are now 61 companies in the UK fresh produce industry that are “zombie” businesses who have seen their performance deteriorate to such as extent that they now exist merely to pay off their debts and survive, according to new analysis.
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ArticlePink Lady offers taste of summer
The trademarked apple brand will roll out its first print advertising campaign since 2004 as it seeks to maintain its premium position in the UK
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ArticleUK stonefruit growers unite
For the first time ever English stonefruit growers have come together to try to unite their fragmented industry, enlisting English Apples & Pears to co-ordinate information sharing and some PR effort on cherries and plums this summer.
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ArticleUK beetroot season underway
The UK beetroot season is now fully underway with the first crop harvested on 30 June.
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ArticleUK beetroot season underway
Recent warm weather helped bring crop on following cold spring that hampered initial growth
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ArticleFreshfel Europe joins IFPS
European fresh produce association becomes the newest member of the international produce forum
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ArticleMovers & Shakers | July 2010
Full round-up of all the latest major appointments and departures within the European fresh produce industry over the past month