All United Kingdom articles – Page 764
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ArticlePFN schemes pique interest among UK growers
UK food producers have traditionally lagged behind their European counterparts when it comes to registering their products under the EU’s Protected Food Names (PFN) Scheme. However, with former DEFRA secretary of state Hilary Benn backing the schemes when he toured New Covent Garden Market (NCGM) in December, it seems there is definitely scope for the UK to catch up with the continent when it comes to boasting about the unique heritage of its products. Laura Gould reports
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ArticleBritish and imported lines battle for UK share
The conundrum of British fruit and vegetables versus imported lines is causing confusion for consumers, ever since the debate over food miles evolved into a consideration of everything from environmental to economic factors, both at home and overseas. It seems that on the one hand, shoppers are keen to eat as locally as they can in an effort to protect the environment and support their own economy but at the same time, they enjoy year-round supply of a whole basket of fresh produce and are striving to support some of the poorest producer communities in the world. So where does this leave the fresh produce industry? Anna Sbuttoni investigates
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ArticleAndy Clarke handed top Asda job
Company COO appointed as president and CEO of the UK retailer to replace the outgoing Andy Bond
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Poupart to bring Goal Fruit to UK
Poupart Imports is teaming up with South African exporter Betko to bring the Goal Fruit brand to the UK.
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ArticleOrganics marketing drive in UK
Organics have received good coverage in the UK press in the past month, as the EU decision on generic marketing funds approaches
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ArticleSainsbury's beats market on sales growth
Strong yearly results include sales growth of 5.1 per cent and a profit increase of 17.5 per cent
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ArticleBlueberries “star” of soft fruit category
Global Berry Congress hears that blueberries are helping to drive buoyant sales of premium-priced berries
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ArticleLearning on the Farm founder dies
Nick Rebbeck, recently rewarded for his lifelong service to the organic movement, passed away last month
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Leeds grocer hit with fine over quality
A retailer in Leeds has been ordered to pay a hefty fine after more than 20 breaches of European fruit and veg standards.
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ArticleSchoeller Arca invests in UK
Schoeller Arca Systems Ltd has made a major investment in the UK production of plastic returnable trays and pallets as it looks to reduce its customers’ costs on re-useable containers.
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ArticleMorrisons sees slowing sales growth
First quarter brings like-for-like sales growth of 0.8 per cent as the retailer experiences "anticipated slowdown"
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ArticleChep wins key contracts
Several innovative service enhancements have helped the group claim or renew important fresh produce agreements
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ArticleBritish asparagus growers prosper as consumers sing praises of prized vegetable at start of season
The asparagus crop is arguably the one iconic British vegetable that consumers have stayed true to in season, and its short but very much in demand two-month run is now fully upon us. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports from the heart of production in the Midlands
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ArticleBrits fly the flag ahead of UK berry season
UK berry producers are preparing for the new season and the category is in the spotlight as further market growth is predicted. Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading producers and gathers their opinions and forecasts
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ArticleFairtrade veg set for UK entrance
In the first of a two-part focus on Fairtrade, FPJ homes in on Fairtrade-certified vegetables and their entrance into the UK market
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ArticleGoal Fruit brand on Pouparts team sheet
South African topfruit exporter Betko teams up with Poupart Imports to supply quality branded pears to the UK market
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ArticleMovers & Shakers | May 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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ArticleJersey Royals suffer drought chaos
Jersey potato growers have been hit by the island's worst drought for 34 years leaving trade in the premium spud gutted and product wasted.
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ArticleFPC fights to secure Indian grape deal
Fresh Produce Consortium awaiting response from Chemicals Regulation Directorate over UK-bound Indian table grapes
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ArticleGlobal Berry Congress returns to London
Biennial conference event set to focus on a range of important issues currently shaping the international berry business