All United Kingdom articles – Page 786
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Whole Foods restarts UK expansion plans
Organic grocer Whole Foods has restarted its plans for expansion in the UK as sales begin to recover at its US business.
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ArticleTotal Cherry plans UK trials
Total Cherry, the stonefruit arm of Total Produce UK, has been working on establishing a unique domestic cherry variety trial in Kent, by planning the trial of 20 varieties at Owens Court Farm.
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NFU says Get your 5 A DAY the British way
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has reacted to statistics revealed last week by trade association Freshfel Europe showing plunging vegetable consumption.
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ArticleGuillin Group acquires Sharp Interpack
UK packaging manufacturer and distributor snapped up by French group to strengthen European position
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ArticleSoldiers hired after Jersey potato crime spree
Jersey Royal growers have hired ex-soldiers to guard a valuable crop of newly developed gourmet potatoes that is being targeted by thieves.
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ArticleSirane adds to packaging team
Packaging solutions group appoints Johanna Makinen to operate as part of its food operations
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ArticleWhole Foods' UK growth on track
Organic grocer revives plans for UK expansion as US operation recovers from economic crisis
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ArticleSavings aplenty ahead of berry event
The deadline for delegates to make significant savings on their Global Berry Congress registration fee is fast approaching
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ArticleBramley Apple Week proves success
TV spots and magazine appearances help to push the popularity of Bramley apples in the UK
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ArticleAttendance strong at UK show
Natural & Organic Products Europe, held this week in London, enjoyed its most successful show in spite of the economic climate
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ArticleEvent shines spotlight on science
Next week, an event examining the potential role of new technologies in UK agriculture will take place in east-England
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ArticleNew English apricots in bloom
The first fruits of a new English apricot variety that has been 15 years in the making have debuted.
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ArticleAndy Bond to leave Asda position
Retailer to search for new company head as Bond moves to a new, part-time position as chairman of the executive committee
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ArticleOrganic sales suffer slump in UK
Sales of organic fresh produce declined significantly in 2009, as consumers sought to tighten their purse strings during the recession
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ArticleDP World gets to work in London
DP World’s chairman recently visited London Gateway to witness the first stage of the huge development to upgrade the London port
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ArticlePandol looks to grow UK market
California-based grape and stonefruit grower-exporter Pandol has hired a new director of global operations with a special UK focus.
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ArticleMK Airlines to 'suspend operations'
Reports claim that freight operator is to announce suspension of flights as it cannot maintain service and safety levels
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ArticleCoca-Cola ups innocent stake
Smoothie specialist agrees deal for US giant to increase its investment in the company
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Brazilians forge UK research links
Rothamsted Research in Hertfordshire and Brazilian government research body Embrapa have forged a scientific partnership in sustainable agriculture research.
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ArticleJersey builds on reputation to maintain UK exports
Jersey Royal potatoes are well known as the jewel in the Jersey offer, but the island is home to a mix of vegetables, from cauliflower and courgettes to runner beans, leeks and sweetcorn. Anna Sbuttoni visited the island for its first regional report on the area to meet the major growers and exporters ahead of the start of their season