All United Kingdom articles – Page 754
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UK producers step up to foodservice challenge
Producers are up for the challenge of increasing the use of British food in the foodservice sector, according to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU).
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UK farmers step up climate change work
UK farmers and growers are working hard to be better prepared for climate change, with more than a quarter of all farms taking action, according to a new report.
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ArticleFruit show confident of success
UK’s National Fruit Show forecasts “healthy visitor numbers” ahead of 2010 edition next month
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ArticleFamosa makes UK banana market move
UK market represents a "great opportunity" for Brazilian bananas, according to Agrícola Famosa's Andrei Mamede
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ArticleFamosa makes UK banana market move
Brazilian bananas will be a growing presence on the UK market this year as supplier Agrícola Famosa looks to significantly ramp up sendings.
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ArticleUS heads 'fattest country' list
An OECD report on 33 economically advanced countries places the US ahead of Australia and England in the obesity stakes
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ArticleRecession slices UK companies' value
Nearly 300 UK-based fresh produce groups have seen the value of their businesses fall in the wake of the economic downturn, a report suggests
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ArticleMovers & Shakers | September 2010
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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ArticleHealthy eating drives UK nut market
New food report by international researcher Mintel values UK dried fruit and nut market at £547m
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ArticleTesco to expand online presence
Company's chief executive elect reveals intention to roll out internet shopping services in China, Poland and the Czech Republic
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ArticleCoop outlines growth plans
Group to launch 300 new food stores from next year as it looks out for more acquisition opportunities
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ArticleA great British feast
Seasonal food, ideally sourced from local producers, has captured consumer imagination in recent years and the organisers and participants of British Food Fortnight are hoping to grow support for the UK fresh produce industry during the two-week event. Doris Lee Butterworth finds out more
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ArticleConcerns raised over Peru water footprint
Report claims expansion of asparagus production in Peru is "unsustainable" due to alleged over-use of water resources
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ArticleSales rise at Waitrose
John Lewis Partnership reports that operating profit climbed 6.2 per cent at Waitrose during the first half of the year
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ArticlePesticide committees 'must remain'
UK farming and food organisations urge government to maintain strength of two crucial pesticide committees
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ArticleUK market share slip for Tesco
Kantar Worldpanel reveals that leading retailers Tesco and Asda see year-on-year fall in quarterly share
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ArticleFresca acquires northern hub
Following on from subsidiary Mack Multiples' use of Liverpool Produce Terminal, Fresca has moved to purchase the produce hub
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ArticleBrassica chemicals could aid berry crops
Scientists in the UK are working on natural crop protection alternatives which could prevent soil-borne disease in strawberries
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ArticleDole warns of tough times ahead
Company reports that pre-tax profits fell during 2009, with turnover also down but operating profit growing 84.9 per cent
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Tough fresh fruit sector brings reduced profits at Dole Fresh UK
Dole Fresh UK has warned that UK retailers’ drive for direct sourcing and low pricing is continuing to affect profitability in the intensely competitive fresh fruit category.