All United Kingdom articles – Page 775
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ArticleBCPC backs UK's pesticide stance
The EC's proposed changes to pesticide regulations in Europe have been slammed by the British Crop Protection Council
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ArticleDutch pepper firms launch new campaign
ColourfulTaste.nl promotion to be launched in the Netherlands but also extended to markets in Germany, UK and Japan
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Airlines fined for price-fixing
Four more companies have been hit with fines as the global investigation into airfreight cargo rates continues
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ArticleSouth Africa turns to Asia for strong returns
Increased competition and falling prices is forcing citrus exporters to look towards Asian markets
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Waitrose joins c-store battle
The retailer will launch its first chain of convenience outlets early in 2009, reports The Independent
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ArticleTesco unveils ready-to-eat stonefruit
Relaunch of peach and nectarine lines in response to consumer demand for fruit as a snack
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ArticleUtopia and Waitrose push new cherry pack
Amcor's PushPop design is being used to market Utopia's new-season cherries sold through leading UK retailer Waitrose
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Call for end to ‘cheap’ food
UK government report on food wastage could lead to pressure on retailers to curb bulk buy grocery deals
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ArticleCapespan meets rising plum demand
Exports of its trademarked African Delight variety set to double to 15,000 cartons next season as UK sales increase
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NFU on right lines with British message
I am on record as saying that promotion of fresh produce should not necessarily focus on origin. However, that was primarily
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M&S shares fall on second-quarter results
A fall in like-for-like sales during the second quarter of 2008 has led to a drop in share price for Marks & Spencer, and the removal of Steve Esom from his role as director of food
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Asda wins environmental excellence award
The retailer has walked off with a highly sought-after prize at the 2008 Environmental Leadership Awards this week
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ArticleNew online presence for Jazz Apples
Worldwide Fruit has launched a revamped version of its Jazz Apples website as sales of the branded apple continue to grow
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ArticleUK farmers urge consumers to buy British
The NFU is encouraging UK consumers to get their five a day by buying locally produced fruit and vegetables
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ArticleUK cherries on Wogan airwaves
UK cherries got a boost this week thanks to a plug on Terry Wogan’s Radio 2 breakfast show.
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Total Produce buys Southampton trader
Acquisition of UK-based wholesale business welcomed by Total Produce UK chairman Denis Punter
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ArticleTesco stops sourcing from Zimbabwe
Retailer cuts supply amid growing international pressure but says it remains committed to helping growers and exporters "by other means"
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ArticleSpanish Picota cherries hit the UK
The first arrivals of new-season Picota cherries from Spain hit the UK this week, backed by a promotional campaign by Foods from Spain.
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ArticlePlums and tourism push for South Africa
The South African stonefruit industry will be involved in a joint campaign, to be launched in the UK in 2009
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UK produce supply bottom of European league
Fresh fruit and vegetable supply is the lowest in the UK out of all EU member states, according to statistics released today.