All United Kingdom articles – Page 774
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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
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ArticleFrench apples see UK market growth
The UK market share of French apples is on the rise, as Le Crunch prepares for its new marketing campaign
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ArticleOcado sales climb 30 per cent
The third quarter saw an improvement in sales to £126.5m, and is anticipating further progress
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ArticleSainsbury's focuses on education
The UK retailer is intent on boosting its produce managers' knowledge of growing techniques to aid sales
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ArticleFresca appoints new technical director
Mack Multiples' Andrew Sharp set to take on role as parent company seeks to manage technical operations more effectively
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ArticleTotal Berry inks development deal
Joint venture with Plant Sciences Inc. will see an innovative range of berries launched in the UK next year