All United Kingdom articles – Page 756
-
ArticleSainsbury's plots £900m expansion
The retailer is planning on refurbishing and extending stores next year through a significant investment
-
ArticleBeans and peas campaign set to launch
Following on from last year's successful promotion, the British Beans and Peas campaign aims to further increase interest in the summer vegetables
-
Article
UK peas ready this weekend
The first British garden peas of the season will be harvested today at Sandfields Farm, Warwickshire.
-
ArticleCommitment from the UK
The second of FPJ’s three-part series on the Fairtrade supply chain turns the spotlight on ethical suppliers and what their offer has meant for the UK market.
-
Article
Hayman flies flag for British tomatoes
British Tomato Week has quickly become an established and popular feature on the fresh produce calendar. Alex Lawson caught up with Gerry Hayman, chief executive of the Tomato Growers’ Association (TGA), to find out about this year’s event.
-
Article
JR Holland supports British tomatoes
In celebration of British Tomato Week, JR Holland will be ensuring all of its customers, which include schools, local authorities, universities and niche restaurants in the North East receive the best of British sourced tomatoes in a bid to encourage customers to make the switch and buy British.
-
ArticleAsda "hits customer's sweet spot"
A strong first quarter saw sales and profit beat targets thanks to cost management and the group's 'operate for less' programme
-
Article
Profit slumps at Marks & Spencer
The retailer was hit hard by the economic downturn during 2008/09, with like-for-like sales falling 5.9 per cent in the UK
-
ArticleChilean apple exports to UK down
Chilean apple volumes to the UK are down year on year, some estimate by as much as 20 per cent.
-
Article
Exosect gains apple moth control approval
The pest management specialist will market a new product to aid the horticultural industry in the battle against a growing threat
-
ArticleTomato group welcomes The Greenery
The Greenery UK has highlighted its commitment to growers by joining the British Tomato Growers' Association
-
ArticleShippers maintain Europe-Americas links
Hapag-Lloyd and Hamburg Süd are to continue to operate complementary weekly services from Rotterdam
-
ArticleLINKFresh up for Re:Fresh award
Anglia Business Solutions' management suite will compete for the Stubbins Innovation of the Year award at the event
-
ArticleProfit down, sales up at Sainsbury's
The UK retailer has revealed a "good" set of results for the full-year period ended 21 March 2009
-
Article'Monstrous' apricots arrive in UK
A new large variety of apricot, the Monstercot, has arrived in the UK from the US in “excellent” condition under the slogan “They’re so good...It’s scary!”
-
ArticleFlorette snaps up Salads To Go
Fresh-cut specialist Florette has reinforced its position on the UK market with the purchase of Salads To Go
-
Article
UK pesticides given all-clear
The National Pesticides Forum has said pesticides are “not impacting adversely” in the UK in its latest annual report.
-
Article
Andalusian melons reach UK
The first of 300,000 tonnes of melons and 470,000t of watermelons that are destined for the UK from Andalusia arrive in stores this week.
-
Article
Expert advises on buy British trend
UK agriculture should make the most of consumers’ enthusiasm to buy British, according to HSBC’s head of agriculture, Patrick Tomlinson.
-
ArticleOrganic interest falling, says UKCPA
Consumers are beginning to question the true benefits of organic food, according to the UK Crop Protection Association, while the ECPA says Europe is out of touch with organic reality