All United Kingdom articles – Page 768
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ArticleKing: British bias is simplistic
Justin King has risked the wrath of the foodie community by refusing to categorically back British food during a presentation to students and food industry leaders at the Royal Agricultural College in Cirencester, Gloucestershire.
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ArticleFreshfel airs pesticide package concerns
The association has given its verdict on the outcome of second reading amendments made by the European Parliament to the proposed EU pesticide package
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ArticleBA World Cargo posts record Q2 results
Completion of Terminal 5 helps airfreight operator post 25.2 per cent rise in revenues as premium service thrives
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ArticleUK interest rates cut to three per cent
The Bank of England has cut interest rates to three per cent, the lowest level since 1955, and received immediate praise for the shock move.
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M&S suffers profit slump
The UK retailer has revealed its first half results, with profit falling 34.1 per cent
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Cie Fruitière seals deal
French banana supplier Compagnie Fruitière has been given the green light for its purchase of Dole France and JP Fresh
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ArticleThree-way blues promotion to hit UK
A three-way promotional campaign between Chile, Argentina and Uruguay has been set up to promote blueberries from the southern hemisphere in the UK.
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Pesticide vote splits opinion
Wednesday’s EU vote on pesticides has divided opinion in the UK, with some predicting a big increase in prices of fruit and vegetables
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ArticleSainsbury's frightened off Halloween range
UK supermarket chain abandons plans for range of mis-shapen vegetables after discovering individual staff members could be prosecuted under EU law
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ArticleTorode issues rallying cry to British farmers
Masterchef presenter John Torode has urged farmers to reconnect with the public and be loud and proud when it comes to promoting their produce.
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Redbridge manager passes away
The UK company is mourning the loss of Richard Parkes, who has died following a car crash on 20 October
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ArticleSouth America pioneers UK blues drive
For the first time ever, Chile, Argentina and Uruguay will join forces to promote blueberries on the UK market under the Blueberries from the South banner
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ArticleConny pepper heads for UK
Agrexco is now sending its first volumes of tri-colour pepper Conny to the UK market.
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ArticleProfit down at Bakkavör
A fall in consumer confidence, poor weather and higher costs have all hit the Icelandic fresh prepared produce specialist during the third quarter
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ArticleSome lessons from this crash
The current global economic crisis is evidence that the most basic trade rules must be followed for businesses to prosper
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Waitrose set to open in Dubai
The UK food retailer will be the Dubai Mall’s anchor supermarket when it opens at the end of the month
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ArticleAgrexco plans UK strawberry strategy
The Israeli exporter is hopeful that its new season strawberries will be able to withstand the credit crunch in the UK
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Purple tomatoes could aid cancer battle
A UK-based research team has developed a new tomato that could provide significant strides in fighting cancer and degenerative diseases
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ArticleFlower council targets UK retailers
The Flower Council of Holland pushed forward its campaign Plants are Lifestyle at Horti Fair, with the aim of encouraging UK retailers to more effectively communicate plants as lifestyle products.
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ArticleDFG sticks to UK market
Dutch import and export consortium the Dutch Flower Group is ready to tough it out in the UK market, despite economic downturn.