All United Kingdom articles – Page 785
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ArticleMarks & Spencer records stable results
Food sales at the UK retail group remain unchanged, but the company says results reflect a “continuing improvement” in fortunes
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ArticleCompass commits to English apples
UK foodservice company announces that it will only source from English-grown apples and pears during next two months
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UK lags behind in health ratings
The UK showed a stable rating in terms of health levels but lagged behind many countries when the 2009 Euro Health Consumer Index (EHCI) was presented in Brussels this week.
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ArticleTesco promotes fresh food director
Commercial director Colin Holmes awarded place on the leading British retail company's executive committee
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ArticleSoil Association attacks new UK soil plan
The UK government’s new plan to protect the country’s soil has been described by the Soil Association as “deeply unambitious”
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ArticleWaitrose announces convenience plans
British retailer has announced details of partnerships and new formats that are designed to increase its involvement in the convenience sector
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ArticleFrench exporters see UK opportunities
Fresh produce exporters from France will make a trade visit to the UK at the beginning of October, organised by Ubifrance
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ArticleEU pesticide rules "at odds" with needs
The Crop Protection Association has warned that new legislation effectively limiting the use of certain pesticides will hamper efforts to increase agricultural productivity
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ArticleRubens growers build on debut season
UK apple marketer Norman Collett has announced that it has increased Ruben production in the country, following a successful debut campaign
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ArticleTesco's organic turnaround continues
Tesco has appointed a brand manager for organics, as its strategy to refocus on organic produce picks up pace
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ArticleNew Covent Garden details revamp plans
UK wholesale market releases more details of its plans for major redevelopment, including a proposal to create a ‘food centre for London’
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ArticleWaitrose pledges to put suppliers first
British retailer will not force banana suppliers to bear the burden of recent price cuts, says managing director Mark Price (pictured)
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ArticleThanet Earth recognised for impact
The UK-based greenhouse complex has been handed the Norah Stucken award for its impact on the horticulture industry
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UK's trading standard improved
The UK has improved its international import standards and is now ranked the 16th-easiest country to trade with.
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ArticleGeorge Hammond director to retire
Brian Madderson, a highly regarded figure in the global reefer shipping and logistics business, will step down at the end of October
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ArticleUK apple sales on the slide
New figures have shown that sales fell by more than 3 per cent over the past year, with industry players expressing concerns over the findings
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ArticleUK organic campaign in the pipeline
Organic firms in the UK have come together to wage a campaign aimed at reversing the downward trend brought on by the credit crunch
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ArticleInnocent cleared of 5-a-day claim
The UK-based smoothie maker has been cleared of misleading viewers in a TV ad claiming that a glass equals two of the recommended 5-a-day
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British Food Fortnight approaches
The industry is bracing itself for British Food Fortnight - one of the biggest celebrations of food produced on these shores in the calendar.
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ArticleLidl appoints new UK head
Frank-Michael Mros, former managing director of the group's German division, has taken on the role