All United Kingdom articles – Page 778
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ArticleNew fund to finance fruit research
UK’s East Malling Trust and Horticultural Development Company sign deal to back new generation of scientists
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ArticleFoods from Spain reveals competition winner
Annual promotional push for Spanish fresh produce in the UK asked school classes to produce healthy eating collages
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ArticleFruitness campaign unveils new website
Information portal aims to engage with children and teenagers across five European countries and boost fruit consumption
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ArticleFurther UK losses for Whole Foods
Company accounts reveal that group's UK business continues to lose money, although losses are well down on 2008
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ArticleBritish veg shows shoppers their roots
July has heralded the start of the new British roots season crop and despite some production issues, carrots and parsnips are set to appear on supermarket shelves in good volumes.
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ArticleExosect expands marketing team
Green pest control product specialist appoints new marketing executives, responsible for research and implementation
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ArticleUK mushrooms land £2.2m backing
The Mushroom Bureau has announced funding for a £2.2 million three year campaign to promote fresh mushrooms in the UK in a drive to increase consumption.
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Article'Unnecessary' EU banana checks should go
European Commission and FSA should lift "ridiculous" checks on imported bananas from Dominican Republic now, says FPC
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ArticleSerious failings in UK trade uncovered
A major new report into the produce trade commissioned by government has uncovered serious failings in the UK produce supply chain.
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ArticleUK agrees to import regulation changes
Fresh Produce Consortium hails 'significant win' as import regulations for some traders look set to be simplified
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ArticleRed-fleshed apple launched in UK
Redlove, which is claimed to be the world's first red-fleshed apple variety, is reportedly being planted across Europe
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ArticleFears over buoyancy of Ocado flotation
Concerns raised about £1bn+ valuation of world's largest online grocer following collapse of oil firm's planned flotation
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ArticleSainsbury's lowers English cherry spec
Sainsbury’s has delighted English cherry growers by lowering its size specification in a bid to help them market a greater proportion of their crop.
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ArticlePrice war stirs up pineapple market
Volumes reported to be "through the roof" in the UK as country's major supermarket chains engage in price-led promotions
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ArticleEnza and Worldwide trial kiwifruit in UK
Companies confirm trial Hayward plantation in Kent, as well as plans to introduce yellow- and red-fleshed varieties in 2011
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ArticleNew website for Total Produce
Total Produce UK has launched a new website that includes interactive sections, shareholder information and company news
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ArticleBritish blackcurrant season underway
The British blackcurrant season is in full swing and forecasts project it may be a bumper season for the soft fruit.
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ArticleTesco set for growth spurt
New report by Planet Retail forecasts company's rapid expansion, driven by growth markets in Asia and the US
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ArticleBritish herb PR campaign kicks off
The British Herb Trade Association (BHTA) is to launch a campaign with its new PR agency Mustard Communications featuring a mystery celebrity.
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UK produce businesses on the brink
There are now 61 companies in the UK fresh produce industry that are “zombie” businesses who have seen their performance deteriorate to such as extent that they now exist merely to pay off their debts and survive, according to new analysis.