All United Kingdom articles – Page 785
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ArticleUK still sweet on cobs
Demand for sweetcorn in the UK is bearing up, despite one of the dampest summers on record, as suppliers work inventively to keep costs down and product coming into store.
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Planning reforms to aid UK economy
Reform proposals set out by the government regarding the English and Welsh planning system for an Infrastructure Planning Commission to assess major infrastructure projects will be a significant step forward for the UK economy, says the Freight Transport Association (FTA).
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ArticleInfia UK launches soft-fruit packaging
An extended range of tailored soft-fruit packaging designed to protect and ventilate produce was unveiled this week by Infia UK.
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Totally British for McCain chips
McCain Foods (GB) has announced that it will become the first frozen food manufacturer in the UK to use only British potatoes for the productions of their full range of chip products.
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ArticleParripak thumbs up for UK chillies
Fresh vegetable processor Parripak Foods has found its “perfect supply partner” for chilli peppers in Genovese Chillies - based in none other than Blunham, Bedfordshire, just 10 miles from Parripak’s own site.
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ArticleSainsbury's named UK's favourite retailer
Sainsbury’s has been voted the nation’s favourite retailer over the past 175 years in a survey carried out by Retail Trust, the national charity for the retail industry.
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UK consumers support food industry's green credentials
New research from LEK Consulting has revealed that UK consumers believe that the UK leads the way in its efforts to go green.
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ArticlePlant promo boosts UK sales
Early responses from a trial being undertaken to promote locally produced garden plants have shown that around 95 percent of customers would buy a plant grown in this country over one produced abroad.
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UK consumers eat less sit-down meals
More bad news for consumers in the UK - not only are we the most obese, but, according to a new report, we’re less likely than anyone else in Europe to sit down for a proper meal.
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ArticleNew face at Greenery UK
Fruit and veg supplier The Greenery UK has appointed a new technical manager.
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ArticleNew recruit for The Greenery UK
The Greenery UK has appointed a new technical manager to handle its business with Sainsbury’s.
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ArticleDutch chicory sets sights on UK market
UK children’s health charity BDF Newlife has joined forces with the Dutch Produce Association to promote a competition aimed at increasing consumption of chicory in this country.
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ArticleApples with altitude hit UK shores
The first ever container of Snow Apples from Brazil arrived in the Port of Sheerness at the start of this week.
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First UK melons Produced
International Produce has successfully harvested its first locally produced glasshouse production Galia melons, aimed at supplying Asda for Yorkshire Day on August 1.
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Rare sources abound but UK trumps on fruit
the impact of the recent deluge in the UK is now making its presence felt, particularly among brassicas on the supermarket
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UK disquiet over paraquat ban
The Europe-wide ban of the herbicide paraquat has caused considerable concern among a section of UK growers.
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ArticlePromoting the interests of the UK industry
Peter Kendall has been at the helm at the NFU for over a year now, and has had plenty to contend with during that time. The union’s president takes time out of his day to tell Adrian Tatum about his hopes for the union and his view of the UK horticulture sector.
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Dark clouds over UK production
There is really only question you can ask a grower, particularly of veg and potato crops, at the moment: “How badly have
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ArticleTesco promises more for UK top fruit
Members of the 25 strong Mid Kent Growers, neighbouring producers and associates, together with colleagues from Norman Collett, shared information on Tesco's promotional plans for the coming season during its annual farm walk held at A R Neaves & Sons in Kent last Friday.