All United Kingdom articles – Page 783
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ArticleBritish asparagus runs short
The British asparagus job has been thrown into turmoil as poor weather has severely dented the flagship season.
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ArticleAzeri pome juice hits UK
Azerbaijan’s pomegranate growers are celebrating after Jala Super Juice became the first Azeri food and drink brand to be launched in the UK as the country begins a major push to increase food and drink exports.
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ArticleQV lands Re:fresh processor award
Prepared vegetable specialist recognised by judging panel for successful change of direction in recent years
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ArticleFresh Convenience Congress draws closer
New event will see key speakers outline the latest trends in Europe's fast-growing fresh convenience industry
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ArticleAsda reports on lower Q1 sales
First quarterly sales drop in four years for UK retailer as result described as "disappointing" by Andy Bond
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ArticleBerry Gardens records ‘best ever results’
British soft fruit cooperative Berry Gardens recorded a major increase in turnover last year, despite the difficult economic climate
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ArticleYorkshire chef backs regional campaign
Yorkshire chef Stephanie Moon is teaming up with deliciouslyorkshire, to encourage the use and consumption of regional produce by consumers and the hospitality industry, especially up-and-coming chefs.
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ArticleWealmoor scoops UK importer award
Exotics specialist credited with pioneering the development of Kenya's horticultural trade picks up top award at Re:fresh
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ArticleRooster campaign bags marketing prize
UK potato supplier Albert Bartlett picks up the Marketing Campaign of the Year award at Re:fresh 2010 in London
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ArticlePFN schemes pique interest among UK growers
UK food producers have traditionally lagged behind their European counterparts when it comes to registering their products under the EU’s Protected Food Names (PFN) Scheme. However, with former DEFRA secretary of state Hilary Benn backing the schemes when he toured New Covent Garden Market (NCGM) in December, it seems there is definitely scope for the UK to catch up with the continent when it comes to boasting about the unique heritage of its products. Laura Gould reports
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ArticleBritish and imported lines battle for UK share
The conundrum of British fruit and vegetables versus imported lines is causing confusion for consumers, ever since the debate over food miles evolved into a consideration of everything from environmental to economic factors, both at home and overseas. It seems that on the one hand, shoppers are keen to eat as locally as they can in an effort to protect the environment and support their own economy but at the same time, they enjoy year-round supply of a whole basket of fresh produce and are striving to support some of the poorest producer communities in the world. So where does this leave the fresh produce industry? Anna Sbuttoni investigates
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ArticleAndy Clarke handed top Asda job
Company COO appointed as president and CEO of the UK retailer to replace the outgoing Andy Bond
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Poupart to bring Goal Fruit to UK
Poupart Imports is teaming up with South African exporter Betko to bring the Goal Fruit brand to the UK.
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ArticleOrganics marketing drive in UK
Organics have received good coverage in the UK press in the past month, as the EU decision on generic marketing funds approaches
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ArticleSainsbury's beats market on sales growth
Strong yearly results include sales growth of 5.1 per cent and a profit increase of 17.5 per cent
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ArticleBlueberries “star” of soft fruit category
Global Berry Congress hears that blueberries are helping to drive buoyant sales of premium-priced berries
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ArticleLearning on the Farm founder dies
Nick Rebbeck, recently rewarded for his lifelong service to the organic movement, passed away last month
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Leeds grocer hit with fine over quality
A retailer in Leeds has been ordered to pay a hefty fine after more than 20 breaches of European fruit and veg standards.
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ArticleSchoeller Arca invests in UK
Schoeller Arca Systems Ltd has made a major investment in the UK production of plastic returnable trays and pallets as it looks to reduce its customers’ costs on re-useable containers.
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ArticleMorrisons sees slowing sales growth
First quarter brings like-for-like sales growth of 0.8 per cent as the retailer experiences "anticipated slowdown"