All United Kingdom articles – Page 733
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Produce wars hotly fought as UK summer approaches
If anyone needs a reminder of the fresh produce price war taking place, Tesco left its customers in no doubt at my local
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ArticleLondon hosts Fresh Convenience Congress
New annual conference taking place on 22-24 June will see discussions on the latest trends in the fresh produce convenience sector in Europe
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ArticleUK radish supply begins
Home-grown radishes have hit UK supermarket shelves this week in what is shaping up to be a strong season for the product.
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ArticleKing gains UK top-fruit insight
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King gained an insight into the supermarket’s top-fruit orchards during a visit to Kent.
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ArticleBlue Skies reopens factories
Ready-to-eat produce importer takes advantage of easing of airfreight restrictions following volcanic ash crisis in Europe
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UK farmers learn from Africa
UK farmers have a unique chance to share knowledge and experiences with fellow African farmers this spring in a project run by development charity Send a Cow.
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Scottish trade participation urged
Industry organisation Scotland Food & Drink is urging all food and drink organisations to get involved in this year’s Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight.
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ArticleMr Fruitness prepares for new campaign
EU-backed project set to promote range of fresh fruits to children in Austria, German, Poland, Sweden and the UK
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ArticleFairtrade Foundation scoops award
In the Sustainable Development category, the Queen's Award for Enterprise has gone to the Fairtrade Foundation
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ArticleNatures Way leads UK employers
Prepared produce group certified by CRF Institute as one of the UK's leading employer organisations for 2010
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ArticleFresh produce sector hit by flight ban
Industry players across Europe are reporting major disruption as a result of the blanket ban on air travel in several countries
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ArticleTesco experiences profitable 2009/10
Comparative yearly revenue and profit climbs as retailer says it is in a stronger position than at the beginning of the economic downturn
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ArticleBlue Skies forced to close facilities
Grounded flights in UK following spread of volcanic ash cloud forces closure of factories in Africa and South America
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ArticleEuropean airfreight feels volcano impact
The ash cloud generated by the eruption of Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull volcano system has grounded air cargo across northern Europe
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Capespan UK back in the black
Capespan UK has bucked a downward trend in the Capespan Group to return to profitability in 2009, following a tough year in 2008.
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Whole Foods restarts UK expansion plans
Organic grocer Whole Foods has restarted its plans for expansion in the UK as sales begin to recover at its US business.
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ArticleTotal Cherry plans UK trials
Total Cherry, the stonefruit arm of Total Produce UK, has been working on establishing a unique domestic cherry variety trial in Kent, by planning the trial of 20 varieties at Owens Court Farm.
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NFU says Get your 5 A DAY the British way
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has reacted to statistics revealed last week by trade association Freshfel Europe showing plunging vegetable consumption.
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ArticleGuillin Group acquires Sharp Interpack
UK packaging manufacturer and distributor snapped up by French group to strengthen European position
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ArticleSoldiers hired after Jersey potato crime spree
Jersey Royal growers have hired ex-soldiers to guard a valuable crop of newly developed gourmet potatoes that is being targeted by thieves.