All United Kingdom articles – Page 778
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ArticleMack hosts ARRA grape preview
Newly developed ARRA grapes from Giumarra were on display at Mack Multiples' Fresh Produce Centre last week
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ArticleProduce World takes IPP option
UK fresh produce supplier has taken on a new pallet solution from rental specialist IPP Logipal
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ArticleUK shoppers snub grocery gadgets
British shoppers want to get back to basics and are more focussed on self-sufficiency and achieving a zero-waste household than using modern technology to help them shop and live their lives in the future, according to new research.
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ArticleBrand Dossier | Rubens
One of the more recent additions to the British apple basket, Rubens has proven to be a hit with consumers, prompting further investment in production and marketing
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ArticleUK trade set for National Fruit Show
Visitors to the UK event can expect large exhibitor numbers, new products on display and talks on a range of topics
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ArticleSainsbury's shines in market share figures
Kantar Worldpanel's latest statistics show that the retailer was the only one of the leading four retailers to grow its market share
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Exosect named in Cleantech 100
Pest management group features in the prestigious 2010 Global Cleantech 100 as a promising clean technology company
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ArticleFood from Spain launches chef competition
Third edition of Spanish Young Chef of the Year competition will once again help promote Spain's fresh produce
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ArticleUK consumers want local produce
New statistics reveal that shoppers would like to see more locally grown produce available, even at a higher cost
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UK shallots boost market share
UK shallots are expected to see further market growth, as their European rivals experience a decline.
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ArticleDel Monte UK sees profit turnaround
Del Monte (UK) has turned its business around to record a healthy profit and re-open two depots which it was forced to close as the rigours of the recession hit the business.
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ArticleUK produce consumption falls
The latest statistics from DEFRA have warned that a dramatic change in eating habits is required for the UK to meet 5-a-Day targets
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ArticleUK and Ireland losses for Aldi
Discount retailer's UK and Ireland arm registers a loss of £54.2m in 2009 as year-on-year market share slips
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ArticleWax ruling provokes angry response
Fresh Produce Consortium slams UK agency over decision banning imports treated with fruit wax containing morpholine
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ArticleFruition prepares first plantings of Envy
UK grower organisation's major planting programme for apples set to be unveiled during upcoming National Fruit Show
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ArticleAsian growth helps drive up Tesco profits
UK retail giant Tesco said growth in its Asian business was a driving force behind its forecast-beating rise in first-half profits
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ArticleGlobalGAP fourth version launched
The fourth version of GlobalGAP's Integrated Farm Assurance Standard has just been launched at the London summit
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Zespri targets increased sales in the UK’s kiwifruit market
Carol Ward is director for corporate and grower services at Zespri. She joined the New Zealand kiwifruit marketer in April 2002 as the global marketing manager for Zespri Gold, after two years of involvement with Kiwifruit New Zealand and Kiwifruit Growers Incorporated (KGI). She has also held roles at Zespri as planning and supply manager and is acting director of branding and marketing. She talks to FPJ about the contentious single-desk issue, new varieties, the future of the UK market and direct sourcing
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UK produce consumption falls
It has been revealed that fruit and veg consumption is actually falling and it could be quarter of a century until the UK achieves a 5 A DAY goal, according to new information.
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ArticleMarks & Spencer posts growth in sales
The UK retailer has seen an increase in sales and market share, but warns of tough times ahead