All United Kingdom articles – Page 770
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Man faces jail over freight price-fixing
A former British Airways executive has pleaded guilty to fixing prices on services between the UK and the US
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ArticleEnglish apple sector confident for season
UK apple industry expects record harvests of Gala and Braeburn, but the sector has stressed that it needs improved returns from retailers
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Article"Good progress" for Tesco in first half
The UK retailer has seen increases in year-on-year profit and sales during the first half of 2008/09
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ArticleDole confirms deal to offload assets
The fresh produce giant will sell JP Fresh and its French ripening business to Compagnie Fruitière
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ArticleLocal sourcing is going global
Rising consumer awareness of green issues has led to an increase in demand for locally produced fruit and vegetables across Europe
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ArticleJP Group to end UK banana exports
The Caribbean country's largest banana exporter will cease production of fruit grown for the UK market following the latest storm to hit the island
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ArticleOrganic Ramiro headed for UK
The first deliveries of organic Ramiro peppers from Israeli produce specialist Agrexco are on their way to leading supermarket chains in the UK, Europe, Canada and the US.
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ArticleJP mulls new Central American base
Jamaica’s leading banana supplier is looking to invest in production in Central America following the devastation at the hands of Hurricane Gustav
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Aus looks to boost Pink Lady exports
A new venture is aimed at increasing supplies to overseas markets, with a focus on the UK
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ArticleUS pears look to solid season in UK
The US pear industry is expecting a solid season in the UK and Europe this year, thanks to the exchange rate and forecasts for a smaller European crop.
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ArticleCalifornian stonefruit shines in UK
The California stonefruit crop is in “robust” form this year, with volumes slightly up on last season and the UK market performing well for shippers.
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ArticleA first for UK Tenderstem
British-grown Tenderstem broccoli has provided a significant proportion of retail sales over the summer months for the first time.
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ArticleOranges and bananas can reduce leukemia risk
Regularly feeding young children oranges and bananas could halve their risk of developing childhood leukemia, says a new study.
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Cuban loss significant for UK
Hurricane damage to Cuba’s grapefruit crop has been “significant”, according to importer Redbridge Worldfresh.
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California grapes re-energise UK
California’s grape season is progressing well and reports of fruit quality from customers to date have been good.
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5 A DAY BACKS BRITISH
Children at hundreds of schools around the country will be learning about the benefits of fresh fruit and vegetables in their
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ArticleA peculiarly British affair
British Food Fortnight has been spotlighting home-grown produce over the last seven years. The event will see the length of the supply chain - growers, suppliers, retailers and consumers - come together to raise the profile of UK produce. So what is in store for the next two weeks? Anna Sbuttoni reports
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Asda announces food price cuts
The UK retailer has moved to lower prices on its Smart Price discount range food products
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ArticleLe Crunch steps up UK efforts
Le Crunch will get the French apple season off to a flying start this month, having unveiled a three-pronged UK marketing campaign.
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ArticleFive a day not a hit in the UK
12 per cent of the UK population are not eating the recommended daily amount of 5 fruits or vegetables per day in the UK