All United Kingdom articles – Page 744
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ArticlePersimon makes UK promo push
Persimon growers in Spain’s Valencia region are targeting the UK marketplace in particular this season, despite a reduced volume crop due to inclement weather.
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ArticleBA and Iberia Airlines agree merger
The groups have announced a preliminary agreement to merge, potentially creating one of Europe's largest airlines
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ArticleTesco increases UK market share
The country's largest retailer has grown its market share for the first time in nearly two years, according to TNS data
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ArticleSainsbury’s records ‘strong performance’
UK-based retailer sees profit rise in its half-year results, thanks to strong sales growth in its store network
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ArticleUK produce industry struggles on
Almost a quarter of the top 1,000 fresh produce companies in the UK are finishing the year in financial difficulty, with a prolonged period of consolidation imminent, according to new analysis.
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FPC backs UK standards implementation
The UK government deserves credit for cutting out red tape with its implementation of the new EU Marketing Standards compared to other EU states, according to the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC).
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Global warming offers UK opportunities
Global warming poses enormous challenges to British agriculture but could also hold a number of opportunities, according to speakers at a prestigious seminar.
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ArticleYearly profits slip at Asda
The group has reported a slight fall in profits for full-year 2008, while denying claims that it has been sold by Wal-Mart
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ArticleSharpak rolls out seasonal range
The packaging group has launched its new range of punnets ahead of the new soft fruit season in the UK
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ArticleRedeva prepares Red Princess for debut
Soft fruit breeder is set to begin commercial production of a new variety that is particularly suited to northern climates in Scotland
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ArticleUK retailers set for flat December
A new study by Deloitte has forecast a stable Christmas period for retailers, with lower sales expected in 2010
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ArticleValencia-UK rail link steams ahead
Logistics specialist Eddie Stobart and rail operator DB Schenker have launched a high-speed rail link via Eurotunnel from Valencia in Spain to Dagenham, Essex.
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ArticleAussie stone exports to UK fall
Australian stonefruit has been “very good quality” so far this season, according to Wayne Prowse, export development manager at Horticulture Australia.
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ArticleUK push for Spanish persimon
UK retailers are taking more of an interest in the Spanish-grown exotic fruit, with in-store tastings planned to boost consumer awareness
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ArticleTesco urged to consider Ahold purchase
ING analysts claim the acquisition of Ahold makes sense as the UK-based retailer bids to expand its presence in the US
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ArticleM&S in half-year profit boost
The UK retailer has reported on a positive six months, with sales and profit both up on the previous year
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ArticleMovers & Shakers | November 2009
Full round-up of all the latest major appointments and departures within the European fresh produce industry over the past month
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ArticleFPC praises standard implementation
The UK's fresh produce trade association has highlighted the success of the introduction of new marketing standards for fresh produce
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ArticleFTA urges UK to back emissions scheme
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has urged politicians to put their full support behind the emissions trading scheme, to meet tough European carbon emissions targets without doing irreparable damage to the UK economy.
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ArticlePristine Californian grape hits the UK
Mack Multiples has reinforced its credentials in the field of grape market innovation with an entirely new variety of the fruit hitting stores this week.