All United Kingdom articles – Page 790
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ArticleAtlantic partnership for shipping groups
The Grand Alliance has teamed with Hamburg Süd to address declining transatlantic volumes
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ArticleSainsbury's makes Easter gains
TNS report highlights a successful period for the retailer, while Tesco sees a drop in market share
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ArticleFirst US cherries arrive in UK
The first consignment of Californian cherries reached the UK this week, going on sale at Booths at the start of a promising season.
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ArticleTesco stocks non-leaking tomatoes
The award-winning Intense variety has gone on sale in the UK, with the retailer hailing it as "the best thing since sliced bread"
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ArticleTesco increases its banana price
As the UK's price war continues, the country's leading retailer has taken the unprecedented step of lifting the price of its bananas
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ArticleR&D partnership to benefit horticulture
An agreement between East Malling Research and STC Research will bring resources together to address horticultural problems
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ArticleMajor UK researchers link up
In a major development for UK horticultural research, East Malling Research (EMR) and STC Research Foundation (STCRF) signed an agreement on Wednesday to provide integrated applied science resources to the horticulture industry.
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ArticleDEFRA reveals UK production levels
The area of field vegetables grown in the open in the UK has fallen, but the fruit industry has seen an increase in production and value, according to new statistics on fruit and veg production released by DEFRA.
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ArticleBreeders gather for NIAB course
Global crop breeders and geneticists have gathered in the UK for training in producing more successful crop varieties
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ArticleTesco reports record yearly results
The UK retailer has defied the economic slowdown to report a profit of £3.1bn, an increase of 10 per cent on 2007/08
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ArticleUK shoppers flock to Aldi
The retailer has reported that shopper numbers are up and prices are coming down
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ArticleTesco to increase direct sourcing
Rollout of new fresh produce strategy underway following establishment of dedicated procurement team
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ArticleSainsbury's delivers Jerseys early
Sainsbury’s is set to deliver the first Jersey Royals of the season three weeks early with two days less delivery in a bid to offer its customers ‘super fresh’ potatoes.
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ArticleG8 warns of impending 'food crisis'
A report from the G8's Italian presidency has warned that agricultural production must double by 2050
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Could UK take a leaf out of NZ’s book?
Yet again this week, the government has let growers down with the decision to extend the costly and burdensome Worker
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ArticleHarrison Europac launches container range
The packaging specialist has released a new range of plastic containers ideally suited for convenience foods
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ArticleLe Crunch hails power of promotion
The French apple association has announced impressive UK results, which it attributes to its continuous promotional campaigns
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ArticlePeru launches first avocado campaign
The drive aims to promote continued avocado consumption following the Spanish season and ahead of the Chilean deal
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UK exports continue boom
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) helped a record 20,700 businesses to generate £3.6 billion in additional profit through exporting last quarter.
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ArticleQuality priority for consumers on-the-go
A new report has suggested that price is taking a back-seat for shoppers looking to eat or drink on the move