All United Kingdom articles – Page 790
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ArticleStudy highlights Tenderstem tenderness
Research from scientists at Warwick University has shown that Tenderstem broccoli beats all for tenderness
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ArticleThe Co-op posts rise in food sales
Following its recent takeover of Somerfield, the UK's fifth-largest food retailer has managed to improve its performance significantly
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UK heads for "water crunch"
Changing weather patterns, population growth and evolving regulation increase has left the country heading for a ‘water crunch’ which could have a potentially devastating effect on UK horticulture, according to experts.
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ArticleTories signal British intent
The Conservatives have launched a scathing attack on the government’s public procurement and have vowed all food in central government will be British if they are elected into power next year.
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ArticleTesco ups ante in US retail venture
The company is focusing on attracting shoppers to its struggling Fresh & Easy stores in the US with the launch of a new media advertising drive
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ArticleSainsbury’s achieves sales growth
UK supermarket operator records an increase in sales during the second quarter of 2009, although it has warned that growth will slow
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ArticleFirst-half profit increase for Tesco
The world's third-largest retailer has reported that underlying profit grew 8.6 per cent through the first six months of the year
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ArticleAsda triggers UK banana price war
The Wal-Mart owned retailer has cut the price of its bananas to a 14-year low, angering some in the industry, according to local reports
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Eye for goal with a need to track back
A winning combination is key to the fresh produce industry triumphing in the big match on the supermarket shelves
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Compass makes English top-fruit pledge
Compass Group UK has made a commitment to source 100 per cent English apples and pears throughout October and November.
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ArticleUK beckons for Colombian pineapples
Colombia’s leading MD2 pineapple producer is gearing up for a 2009 UK launch
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ArticleFPC questions EU schemes
The Fresh Produce Consortium has expressed doubts over the effectiveness of the EU's "short-term" healthy eating campaigns
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ArticleUnions back Israel boycott
UK firefighters have received the backing of the country’s biggest trade union as they look to introduce a boycott of Israeli goods
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ArticleSoil Association points to nutrition
The UK’s Soil Association has welcomed the findings of a recent BBC programme on food nutrition
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ArticleMarks & Spencer records stable results
Food sales at the UK retail group remain unchanged, but the company says results reflect a “continuing improvement” in fortunes
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ArticleCompass commits to English apples
UK foodservice company announces that it will only source from English-grown apples and pears during next two months
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UK lags behind in health ratings
The UK showed a stable rating in terms of health levels but lagged behind many countries when the 2009 Euro Health Consumer Index (EHCI) was presented in Brussels this week.
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ArticleTesco promotes fresh food director
Commercial director Colin Holmes awarded place on the leading British retail company's executive committee
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ArticleSoil Association attacks new UK soil plan
The UK government’s new plan to protect the country’s soil has been described by the Soil Association as “deeply unambitious”