All United Kingdom articles – Page 765
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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.
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ArticleUK iceberg supplies tighten
Iceberg lettuce supply is tight in the UK and reflected in rising wholesale market prices after weeks on promotions at 50p a head and lower at supermarkets.
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ArticleSlovenian apples head for UK wholesalers
UK shoppers can expect to see more apples from Slovenia on their shelves this autumn thanks to the opening last week of a new packing house that has been built specifically to service key customers in the UK, among other markets.
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Morrisons to make convenience move
British retailer reveals move into convenience as it announces solid half year results