All United Kingdom articles – Page 743
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ArticleAverage profit margins 'falling' in UK
Plimsoll report suggests that a quarter of all fresh produce companies in the UK are operating at a loss
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ArticleModest growth for Sainsbury's
British retailer shows slight sales increase in fourth quarter statement, citing tough trading conditions for slowdown
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ArticleIndustry can help meet sustainable targets
Fresh Produce Consortium welcomes new report on sustainable development and poverty eradication
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ArticleBritish flower industry concerned
The British flower industry is fearful that a late Easter means it will miss out on an important sales opportunity.
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ArticlePink Lady apple brand recognised in UK
CIM hands prestigious marketing award to Coregeo for its work on the leading Pink Lady apple brand
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ArticleOutdoor Jersey Royals arrive in Waitrose
Jersey Royal producers have begun harvesting and exporting the first of the season’s outdoor crop.
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ArticleBirmingham market gets Jersey fever
A Birmingham wholesaler had to hide the first Jersey Royals of the season, such was the fervour for the potatoes.
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ArticleSenior Co-op figure become Spar UK MD
Leading Co-operative Group figure Debbie Robinson has been appointed managing director of Spar (UK) Ltd.
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ArticleScottish government backs organics
The Scottish government has launched the Scottish Organic Action Plan in support of the country's organic sector
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ArticleNewmafruit ‘buoyant’ as English sales surge
Top-fruit supplier Newmafruit is in “buoyant” shape for 2011 after enjoying a strong year of growth.
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ArticleTesco UK triples Thai mango volumes
UK retail giant Tesco is trebling its Thai mango imports and extending promotions in a bid to raise the fruit's profile among British consumers
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ArticleAsda outlines store launch plan
Walmart-owned group confirms that 168 outlets will open this year, driven by the integration of 147 Netto stores
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Morrisons acquires US fresh stake
UK retailer looks ahead to the potential launch of an online service by investing €37m in Fresh Direct
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ArticleEnglish asparagus in at Waitrose
Waitrose offered its first English asparagus of the season last week at John Lewis food halls on Oxford Street and Bluewater.
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ArticleNew campaign promotes California Raisins
California Raisins launches new advertising campaign in UK after prices rise to “unprecedented levels”
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ArticleConcern over pesticide legislation 'dilution'
UK's crop protection sector calls on Defra to maintain existing pesticide controls as new EU directive comes into play
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New MD in at British & Brazilian
Experienced fresh produce boss Anne Walton is to join British & Brazilian Produce (B&B) Ltd.
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ArticleBrazilian limes campaign targets UK
New logo and series of promotional activities rolled out as ABPEL aims to boost awareness of the country's lime exports
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ArticleTesco escalates UK price war
UK grocer lowers cost of 1,000 products, including fruit and vegetables, in response to rivals' price-cutting
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ArticleTesco expands Fresh & Easy
As new CEO Philip Clarke takes over from Sir Terry Leahy, retailer's troubled US venture expands into northern California