All United Kingdom articles – Page 789
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ArticleUK urged to boost Fairtrade backing
The UK retail industry can still open doors to more growers in developing countries, delegates heard at this week’s Fairtrade Commercial Conference in London
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Fairtrade Fortnight set for launch
The UK-based Fairtrade Foundation hopes to drive awareness and consumption of ethical products through its annual campaign
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ArticleUK consumers Go Bananas!
As part of Fairtrade Fortnight, which began on 22 February, UK consumers will seek to break the world record for eating Fairtrade bananas
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ArticleFairtrade making its mark
A new survey has demonstrated that support for the Fairtrade label is on the rise in spite of the credit crunch
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Fairtrade Foundation adds to senior team
Freeview's Cheryl Sloan has joined the organisation as its new marketing director
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ArticleConsumers demand more than organic
Rising consumer expectations are forcing organic companies to start going beyond organic
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ArticleTesco senses organic and Fairtrade recovery
The UK retail giant has reported an upsurge in sales of premium, organic and Fairtrade foods
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ArticleNew berry varieties launched
UK berry specialist East Malling Research has launched new strawberry and raspberry varieties, which it believes have strong market potential
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ArticleSoil Association slams Transition Plan
The UK government’s Low Carbon Transition Plan has come under fire from the Soil Association, which claims the plan offers nothing new
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ArticleSweeter summer for UK
As the nation prepares to enjoy better August temperatures following two disappointing summers, sweetcorn producers are hoping that this will translate into strong sales. Doris Lee Butterworth finds out more.
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ArticleExosect appoints new sales manager
Garry Thompson has been handed the role of sales manager for professional products at the pest management specialist
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ArticlePremium strawberry's sales soar
Berry Gardens has announced that sales of its Driscoll Jubilee strawberry have jumped 17 per cent this year
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ArticleMPs press for greater self-sufficiency
Following a parliamentary inquiry, MPs say the UK should boost production of fresh produce to limit the risk of future food shortages
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ArticlePositive year for key UK market
Turnover and profitability increased for the full-year of 2008/09 at the London-based New Covent Garden Market
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ArticleBritish carrot industry celebrates
Members of The British Carrot Growers’ Association (BCGA) have been experiencing very good growth with retail sales - excluding speciality lines - increasing by more than nine per cent to £235 million and volumes increasing by nearly five per cent to 321,000 tonnes.
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UK has "moral duty" on food production
The UK has a moral duty to help grow food to feed a growing global population, according to a national report out today.
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ArticleGroups call for water labelling
With public awareness of water scarcity low, two groups have come out to demand more traceability on a product’s water footprint
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ArticleVintage year in prospect for UK stonefruit
UK stonefruit growers are hoping for a vintage season this year, thanks to excellent growing conditions and burgeoning consumer demand.
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ArticleUK on a labour-intensive mission
While last summer the UK growing industry was dogged by a significant shortage of labour, this season the pressure is off due to an increase in the quota for the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme (SAWS) and the effect of the global recession encouraging eastern Europeans to turn back to UK horticulture. However, despite this year’s relative abundance of workers, the long-term labour shortage issue still remains. Laura Gould reports.
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ArticleBritish berries shine
There are high hopes for home-grown raspberries and blueberries this season, thanks to innovative growing practices and sustained consumer interest. Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading producers and examines the opportunities for the two fruits.