All United Kingdom articles – Page 777
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FPC backs UK standards implementation
The UK government deserves credit for cutting out red tape with its implementation of the new EU Marketing Standards compared to other EU states, according to the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC).
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Global warming offers UK opportunities
Global warming poses enormous challenges to British agriculture but could also hold a number of opportunities, according to speakers at a prestigious seminar.
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ArticleYearly profits slip at Asda
The group has reported a slight fall in profits for full-year 2008, while denying claims that it has been sold by Wal-Mart
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ArticleSharpak rolls out seasonal range
The packaging group has launched its new range of punnets ahead of the new soft fruit season in the UK
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ArticleRedeva prepares Red Princess for debut
Soft fruit breeder is set to begin commercial production of a new variety that is particularly suited to northern climates in Scotland
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ArticleUK retailers set for flat December
A new study by Deloitte has forecast a stable Christmas period for retailers, with lower sales expected in 2010
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ArticleValencia-UK rail link steams ahead
Logistics specialist Eddie Stobart and rail operator DB Schenker have launched a high-speed rail link via Eurotunnel from Valencia in Spain to Dagenham, Essex.
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ArticleAussie stone exports to UK fall
Australian stonefruit has been “very good quality” so far this season, according to Wayne Prowse, export development manager at Horticulture Australia.
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ArticleUK push for Spanish persimon
UK retailers are taking more of an interest in the Spanish-grown exotic fruit, with in-store tastings planned to boost consumer awareness
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ArticleTesco urged to consider Ahold purchase
ING analysts claim the acquisition of Ahold makes sense as the UK-based retailer bids to expand its presence in the US
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ArticleM&S in half-year profit boost
The UK retailer has reported on a positive six months, with sales and profit both up on the previous year
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ArticleMovers & Shakers | November 2009
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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ArticleFPC praises standard implementation
The UK's fresh produce trade association has highlighted the success of the introduction of new marketing standards for fresh produce
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ArticleFTA urges UK to back emissions scheme
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has urged politicians to put their full support behind the emissions trading scheme, to meet tough European carbon emissions targets without doing irreparable damage to the UK economy.
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ArticlePristine Californian grape hits the UK
Mack Multiples has reinforced its credentials in the field of grape market innovation with an entirely new variety of the fruit hitting stores this week.
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ArticleBrand Dossier | Fairtrade
The Fairtrade Foundation celebrated its fifteenth anniversary by announcing a number of new initiatives aimed at raising awareness of the trademark and its work
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ArticlePristine grape release for Mack in UK
Mack Multiples is the first to introduce the new large, crunchy Pristine table grape variety to the UK fresh produce market
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Decofrut launches IMS in UK
Decofrut is to launch its new Inventory Management System (IMS) service in the UK.
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How the recession reshapes business
The last 12 months have seen many aspects of the fresh produce industry change in the face of the global economic downturn