All United Kingdom articles – Page 736
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ArticleBerry Gardens boosts British raspberry share
In the UK, soft fruit marketer Berry Gardens has reported an increase in its market share for raspberries from 25 per cent in 2011 to 40 per cent in 2012.
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ArticleBerry Gardens ups UK raspberry share
The soft fruit marketer has seen its share of the UK market soar in the past year, aided by new production in Morocco
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ArticleFlorette to display LEAF logo
Salad specialist will demonstrate its environmental consciousness by placing the LEAF Marque logo on its packs
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ArticleHome-grown asparagus hits M&S shelves
The earliest ever British asparagus is now available at Marks & Spencer, well ahead of the traditional season
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ArticleDEFRA announces English grants
Businesses in rural England will benefit from a £60 million grant scheme announced by environment secretary Caroline Spelman.
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ArticleOrganic sales drop in 2011
According to the Soil Association, the fall in sales of organics is down to retailer cutbacks on own-brand organics
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ArticleTesco announces job creation plan
UK retailer is to make large investments in new and existing stores as it looks to improve its domestic business
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ArticleLocal trend boosts UK cucumbers
The UK cucumber season is under way with producers battling high fuel prices but benefiting from the trend for local produce.
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ArticleDate set for British Leafy Salads Conference
Sixth annual event will take place in Peterborough on 14 November
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ArticleGrowth opportunity for British pears
British farmers have a huge opportunity to profit from pear production as retailers look to sell more home-grown produce, growers at an East Malling conference this week have been told.
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ArticleFirst Jersey Royals go into Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's is claiming to have won the race to be the first major retailer to kick off the Jersey Royal season this year.
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ArticleInterest grows in Tesco's fresh plans
Company understood to be preparing new strategy which will see it focus on improving its reputation for fresh food
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ArticleCo-op to source only Fairtrade bananas
UK retailer says move 'could be a blueprint for feeding the world’s growing population'
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ArticleTesco adopts It’s Fresh! system
Retailer takes part in trial sale of tomatoes packaged with ethylene removal technology
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ArticleFirst English asparagus arrives... in February
The first early crop of freshly grown English asparagus has arrived at New Covent Garden Market and Budgens.
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ArticleUK to welcome international blackcurrant conference
The third International Blackcurrant Association Conference is to be held on 16-18 May this year in Dundee.
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ArticleFairtrade Fortnight steps up
The annual campaign in the UK this year plans to encourage people to 'take a step for Fairtrade'
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ArticleSir Alex Ferguson backs veg consumption
Manchester United manager offers backing for diet which includes fresh vegetables, saying it can help improve stamina levels
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ArticleSpanish weather hits the UK
Freshinfo reports on damage to citrus and field crops, including iceberg lettuce, broccoli and cauliflower
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ArticleCitrus could aid stroke risk reduction
Eating oranges and grapefruit could help women cut the risk of having a stroke, according to new research