All United Kingdom articles – Page 749
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ArticleSupply squeeze hits UK market in run up to festive period
The grape category has tightened dramatically, but fears for a hole in the market and the need to airfreight emergency volumes from South Africa and Namibia have not materialised. Anna Sbuttoni reports ahead of one of the busiest times of year
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ArticleAsda director to depart
Douglas Gurr will exit the company following a spell aiding Wal-Mart's Massmart acquisition
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ArticleNovember growth for UK grocery sales
Widespread promotions help push year-on-year sales up by 4.8 per cent, with Sainsbury's leading the way
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ArticleNew chairman and plans for Berry Gardens
Fruit marketer Berry Gardens appoints new chairman and announces start of year-round cherry sourcing
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ArticleInternational sales drive Tesco growth
While the UK business performed well, a strong international performance was the key to group sales growth of 8.8 per cent
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ArticleFresca appoints operations director
Tim Espley brings "considerable experience and skill" to his new role, according to UK group
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ArticleUK grocery market set for growth
IGD report points to 3.9 per cent growth by 2015, with the convenience sector in particular expected to boom
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ArticleUK producer organisations in crisis
UK producers have been thrown into crisis waiting for crucial funds from the EU of up to £27 million.
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ArticleUK md steps up at The Greenery
The managing director of The Greenery's operations in the UK has stepped up to take on further roles with the company across the globe.
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ArticleExport game threatens to destabilise UK potato industry
In the crucial run up to Christmas, all remains stable in the UK potato market. However, fears over being drawn into market volatility created by shortages on the continent continue to dog the trade. Alex Lawson reports on a rapidly developing situation
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ArticleUK bank lending caution 'is justified'
Plimsoll report backs lending refusal to fresh produce companies that are considered high risk
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ArticleDuPont to launch breakthrough insecticide
DuPont prepares for the worldwide launch of its revolutionary crop-care product Cyazypyr
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ArticleBritish asparagus marches on
Consumers spent some £21.4 million on British Asparagus during its peak eight week season, which is up 22 per cent on the previous year, it has been revealed.
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Global air freight volumes up 14.4 per cent
Global air freight volumes for October signal a possible turning point for the sector, according to the International Air Transport Association
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ArticleMMD close to profitability
Portsmouth City Council has succeeded in turning around the UK banana importer, which should break even this year
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ArticleSoil Association warns on phosphate
The Soil Association has warned that future shortages of phosphate rock could spell a major threat to global food security
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ArticleOnline grocery sales to double
The value of UK internet grocery shopping is set to grow significantly over the next five years, according to IGD
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Fairtrade Afghan raisins arrive in UK
The Fairtrade Foundation has announced that Fairtrade-certified raisins grown in war-torn Afghanistan will now be available in the UK.
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ArticleJaffa Suntina set to arrive in UK
Jaffa Suntina, the first Israeli easy-peel variety of the season, will arrive in the UK later this week.
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ArticleMorrisons in rumoured bid for Ocado
UK retailer said to be lining up cash bid for online grocer as it seeks to compete with rivals' internet-based shopping ventures