All United Kingdom articles – Page 787
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ArticleOrganics boom despite recession
New studies show that consumers are still willing to pay for organic fruit and vegetables in spite of the global recession
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ArticleColdpack launches Airliner in the UK
A new insulating film material that enables temperature-controlled transit packaging of a variety of food products has been launched into the UK by Coldpack.
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Europatat heads for the UK
The British Potato Trade Association (BPTA) is hosting the 2010 Europatat Annual Congress in the UK for the first time.
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ArticleCameo voted tastiest apple at UK event
Cameo variety wins the Tastiest Apple award for the second year running at the National Fruit Show
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ArticleAssociated British Ports gains green mark
Associated British Ports (ABP) has been awarded an accolade for reducing its carbon footprint.
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Morrisons records ‘good performance’
Retailer reports like-for-like sales rise of 4.3 per cent for third quarter of 2009, a day after it announces departure of chief executive
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ArticleMarc Bolland handed M&S CEO role
Morrisons' chief executive to take over from Sir Stuart Rose at Marks and Spencer in the new year
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ArticleABP recognised for carbon reduction
The UK's largest port group has been rewarded for its efforts in reducing its carbon footprint
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ArticlePersimon makes UK promo push
Persimon growers in Spain’s Valencia region are targeting the UK marketplace in particular this season, despite a reduced volume crop due to inclement weather.
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ArticleBA and Iberia Airlines agree merger
The groups have announced a preliminary agreement to merge, potentially creating one of Europe's largest airlines
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ArticleTesco increases UK market share
The country's largest retailer has grown its market share for the first time in nearly two years, according to TNS data
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ArticleSainsbury’s records ‘strong performance’
UK-based retailer sees profit rise in its half-year results, thanks to strong sales growth in its store network
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ArticleUK produce industry struggles on
Almost a quarter of the top 1,000 fresh produce companies in the UK are finishing the year in financial difficulty, with a prolonged period of consolidation imminent, according to new analysis.
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FPC backs UK standards implementation
The UK government deserves credit for cutting out red tape with its implementation of the new EU Marketing Standards compared to other EU states, according to the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC).
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Global warming offers UK opportunities
Global warming poses enormous challenges to British agriculture but could also hold a number of opportunities, according to speakers at a prestigious seminar.
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ArticleYearly profits slip at Asda
The group has reported a slight fall in profits for full-year 2008, while denying claims that it has been sold by Wal-Mart
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ArticleSharpak rolls out seasonal range
The packaging group has launched its new range of punnets ahead of the new soft fruit season in the UK
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ArticleRedeva prepares Red Princess for debut
Soft fruit breeder is set to begin commercial production of a new variety that is particularly suited to northern climates in Scotland
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ArticleUK retailers set for flat December
A new study by Deloitte has forecast a stable Christmas period for retailers, with lower sales expected in 2010
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ArticleValencia-UK rail link steams ahead
Logistics specialist Eddie Stobart and rail operator DB Schenker have launched a high-speed rail link via Eurotunnel from Valencia in Spain to Dagenham, Essex.