All United Kingdom articles – Page 791
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UK robotics strengthens
The British Automation & Robotics Association (BARA) and the Processing and Packaging Machinery Association (PMMA) have amalgamated in a move aimed at strengthening the UK supplier base, as robotics and automation systems continue to grow in importance.
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ArticleRSA avocado exports to build on record 2008
As the first avocados arrive in Europe, optimism is high for the season with a constant supply of high-quality fruit expected
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ArticleBerryWorld unveils ‘Viva Patricia’
Leading soft fruit marketer BerryWorld has officially launched its latest strawberry variety, named Viva Patricia
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ArticleOrganics show resilience in the UK
The Soil Association’s organic market report for 2009 offers encouraging signs for the organic industry
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ArticleSouth African avos hit UK
The first arrivals of South African avocados hit the UK last week.
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UK attains pallet standard
Some 19 companies in the UK and Ireland have met the toughest quality control standards in the worldwide pallet industry.
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ArticleAsda delivers on price pledge
The UK retailer has cut 12,500 prices across the store for Easter, including numerous fresh produce items
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ArticleTesco to create 800 jobs
The opening of a new distribution centre in northern England will create significant job availability
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Articleinnocent confirms Coca-Cola deal
The Smoothie and chopped vegetable specialist is to receive £30m to aid expansion across Europe
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ArticleGreen almond exports up at Agrexco
The Israeli group will ship more product to France and the UK this season
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FPC counters PAN UK criticism
Pressure group Pesticide Action Network UK has criticised retailers for not doing enough to reduce the use of pesticides to produce “cosmetically perfect” fresh produce.
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ArticleFPC launches carbon footprint calculator
A new tool to aid the fresh produce industry has been revealed by the Fresh Produce Consortium
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LCL UK & Eire ceases trading
Perishable logistics business LCL UK & Eire Ltd ceased trading last Friday, citing “difficult trading conditions and unsatisfactory financial performance”.
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ArticleTesco trials packaging reduction scheme
The UK retailer today begins a trial to help gauge what types of packaging consumers are sick of the sight of
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ArticleKey software supplier in administration
Two-thirds of staff laid off at Total Control Systems, which supplies software to a number of major fresh produce companies
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UK sales fall again at M&S
The fourth quarter of the year saw a fall in like-for-like UK sales of 4.2 per cent, although international sales grew 23 per cent
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ArticleNew identity for key UK market
New Covent Garden Market will be renamed 'The Garden at New Covent Garden Market' when redevelopment work is completed
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ArticleService restructuring for Hamburg Süd
The German group has revealed that it is altering its Europe-Australia/New Zealand Trident Service
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ArticleUK uni rewarded for aubergine work
The UK has been recognised for its work helping Bangladeshi aubergine farmers with an award.
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ArticleCheeky pears reach UK shores
The first quantities of new pear variety Cheeky arrived in the UK from South Africa last week.