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UK urged to focus on residues
The independent Pesticide Residues Committee has confirmed that the UK is consistently producing fresh produce with little or no residue levels and the industry has been urged to ensure this is maintained.
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Essex growers welcome schoolkids
Almost 3,000 Essex primary schoolchildren have enjoyed the county’s schools food and farming day.
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ArticleDEFRA backs UK markets
The new minister of state for farming and the environment, Jim Fitzpatrick, has backed markets throughout the UK in leading the country out of the recession.
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Unshopping a sign of uncertainty
A new trend gripping shoppers outlines how wary consumers are during times of financial strife
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Sales up across the board for M&S
The UK retailer has seen both domestic and international sales jump during the first quarter of 2009/10
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ArticleVegetarians 'less likely' to get cancer
New study into possible health benefits of avoiding meat sheds new light on implications of adopting a vegetarian diet
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ArticleClean bill of health for scheme produce
The FPC has welcomed the news that fresh produce used in the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme contains no residues over Maximum Residue Levels
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ArticleAussie avos arrive in UK
History was made this week with the arrival of a sea container of Queensland-grown Hass avocados at Felixstowe.
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ArticleAussie Hass avocados hit UK shores
Queensland-grown avocados have arrived at the Port of Felixstowe this week following 10 months of negotiations
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Government grants get Scottish approval
The Scottish Executive is handing out new food grants totalling £2.1 million, much of it destined for fruit and vegetable suppliers.
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ArticleWaitrose range breaks £100m barrier
The group's 'essential Waitrose' discount range has proved a big hit with customers since its introduction in March
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ArticleDiscounters shine in retail rankings
Planet Retail has released its report on the top 20 grocery retailers of 2008, with Wal-Mart leading the way and discounters enjoying a strong showing
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ArticleUK government criticised over EU schools fund
The UK government is dragging its heels in taking up available EU funding to expand its successful School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme (SFVS), but the Scottish government is seizing this initiative to benefit its schoolchildren.
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ArticleAldi strikes gold at awards
The German discounter has been named the UK's grocer of the year at an award ceremony in London
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Caterers urged to back British
The Love British Food campaign is encouraging pubs, restaurants, tourism attractions, public sector restaurants and foodservice businesses to take part in British Food Fortnight later this year.
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ArticleFPC urges UK to follow Scottish scheme
The group has hailed Scotland for adopting the Europe-wide School Fruit Scheme, and has urged the government to take up funding for England and Wales
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ArticleFrench summer fruits hit Centre Court
To mark the start of the annual promotional push for French summer fruits, a networking event will be held at Wimbledon’s Centre Court
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ArticleSainsbury's reveals growth strategy
First quarter sales jumped by 3.2 per cent, the the group is planning to raise £445m to accelerate its growth plans
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ArticleEureka moment for Redbridge
Following a successful trial in 2008, the group will supply seedless South African lemons to the UK market this year
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ArticleConsumers adapting in tough times
Research by IGD has found that shopping habits are changing in some of Europe's leading retail markets