All United Kingdom articles – Page 769
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ArticleMovers & Shakers | March 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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ArticleFresh fruit tops UK snacking table
New research on snacking habits of adults and children in the UK has found that healthy options are proving popular
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ArticlePreparations underway for salad conference
The Fifth British Leafy Salads Association Conference will take place on 24 November 2010
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ArticleWaitrose stocks first UK strawbs
The first British strawberries of 2010 are set to arrive at Waitrose ahead of schedule, hitting the supermarket’s shelves this Friday.
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ArticleWaitrose to stock first UK strawberries
First deliveries of new-season Elsanta grown in southern England set to arrive in stores this coming Thursday, says retailer
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ArticleWaitrose targets overseas growth
British retailer is targeting expansion in the Middle East and hopes to increase global sales of its own premium brand
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ArticleNew discovery in crop resistance
Scientists in the UK have reportedly made progress in research seeking to boost crop resistance
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ArticleLondon calling for GlobalGAP
The 10th annual GlobalGAP conference is to be held in London this year, on 7-8 October
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ArticleUniveg introduces Chilean Fairtrade grapes
Univeg Katopé UK has just launched the first Chilean Fairtrade grapes on the UK market
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Government buys more British
More government departments are sourcing more British produce year on year, a report from DEFRA issued at the end of last month has shown.
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ArticleTurkey builds reputation to become key UK supplier
Turkey is a heavyweight producer of fruit and vegetables, with a wide range of lines earmarked for the UK, from fruit staples citrus and cherries to vegetables and salads. However, the country has had to overcome a number of challenges to reposition itself and put right its international reputation to boost trade. Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticleBerry Congress attracts key speakers
Leading berry speakers are set to discuss the challenges facing the industry at the Global Berry Congress on 12 May
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Bolland leaves strong Morrisons legacy
Retailer reports on record yearly performance for 2009, with net profit climbing and weekly average customer numbers increasing
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ArticleTenderstem plots brand relaunch
Broccoli variety set for a brand overhaul, with new logo and website to be unveiled in conjunction with Vitality Show appearance
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ArticleYorkshire rhubarb gains PDO status
EU adds forced Yorkshire rhubarb to list of foods boasting Protected Designation of Origin classification
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ArticleBarlow urges UK pear push
UK pear growers should aim to triple their yields to make the country more self-sufficient, with new orchards and further research, according to English Apples and Pears Ltd’s chief executive, Adrian Barlow.
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ArticleBenn backs Brighton food project
Hilary Benn’s support for community food growing has been welcomed by Harvest Brighton and Hove.
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ArticleNext UK apple generation previewed
Evelina, Sweetie and an as yet unnamed new variety could be among the new apples set to replace UK production of traditional apple types, according to an expert.
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British attitudes on BBC show leave bitter taste
I am not sure I have ever been more ashamed to be British than when watching BBC documentary The Day the Immigrants Left last
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ArticleBanana is UK's 'most wasted' food
A new national survey has found that fruit, salads and vegetables are the most wasted food items in UK households