All United Kingdom articles – Page 768
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ArticleDeliveries still ‘getting through’
UK supermarkets report no problems with fresh produce deliveries, although more snow is forecast
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ArticleDG Fruit UK acquires Simply Fruit
DG Fruit UK has acquired Kent firm Simply Fruit to expand its portfolio of produce.
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ArticleRepeat business for convenience outlets
Some 17 per cent of people who use convenience stores in the UK shop there at least once a day, according to IGD
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Environment at heart of DEFRA procurement review
The government is canvassing fresh produce companies on new buying standards for its public procurement contracts.
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UK government backs voluntary approach on pesticides
News that existing voluntary measures and legal requirements governing pesticides in the UK will be largely used to meet new European legislation has been welcomed as “a common sense solution”.
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AHDB faces struggle as board seeks a home
The heart of UK horticulture remains in a state of uncertainty as the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) struggles against adverse circumstances.
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ArticleTurning the tide: UK ports defy tough commercial times
It’s no secret that the recession has hit the seafreight industry hard and the knock-on effect for British ports cannot be ignored. However, there are still a multitude of high quality options for bringing produce into the UK. Alex Lawson looks at the state of play dockside
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ArticleM&S launches convenience lines
New range designed to appeal to consumers looking to lower their meat consumption
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ArticleUK 'leads' on pesticide standards
Defra indicates that new legislation on EU pesticide sustainability will bring member states up to high UK standards
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ArticleHuge UK solar parks to be built
Consultancy ADAS has teamed up with international solar photovoltaic (PV) experts Enfinity to begin work scoping sites and installing what will be the “UK’s biggest solar energy parks” once they are built.
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ArticleJazz Apples mark 2010 UK season
Despite the arctic weather, Jazz Apples once again set the recent BBC Good Food Show in Birmingham alight with celebrity chef Brian Turner even joining in the celebrations to mark the start of the British Jazz apple season.
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ArticleProduce manufacturing drives forward
Electronic sorting and grading are two of the produce engineering drivers in the UK
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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.