All United Kingdom articles – Page 792
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ArticleUK makes school advances as Europe toils
Campaigners at the Children’s Food Campaign (CFC) have welcomed government initiatives to improve the quality and take-up of school meals while European counterparts expressed extreme concerns over the School Fruit Scheme, which holds similar healthy eating goals.
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ArticleNew grape varieties arrive in Europe
UK company Mack takes delivery of first commercial volumes from 15-year project run by US company Giumarra
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ArticleUK Jazz volumes promising
The UK is expecting a promising Jazz apple season, with French and New Zealand volumes up significantly on last year.
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ArticleUK body warns against lifting ban
The Soil Association has warned the government against withdrawing its ban on the pesticide aminopyralid
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Turning the light back on
With financial indicators suggesting an end to the economic downturn is in sight, what emerges could be a new kind of prosperity
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ArticleEurope/Med-Africa rate changes revealed
Maersk Line is to roll out a further round of rate alterations, this time on services between northern Europe/western Mediterranean and west Africa
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ArticleHass in gear for advertising campaign
This year’s promotional push for Chilean Hass avocados is set to feature the UK’s first Avocado Week, which takes place on 19-25 October
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ArticleSupermarkets defend UK plum approach
UK supermarkets are defending their stance in the wake of criticism of UK plum pricing.
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ArticleMovers & Shakers | September 2009
Full round-up of all the latest major appointments and departures within the European fresh produce industry over the past month
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ArticleConcerns over delay to customs system
The UK’s Fresh Produce Consortium has expressed its concern over possible delays to a new automatic verification system for imports
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ArticleMarket Intelligence acquires FPJ publisher
The publisher of Eurofruit Magazine, Asiafruit Magazine and Americafruit Magazine has announced that it has acquired Lockwood Press Limited
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ArticleAlbert Cross lands Hollywood face
The Scottish potato producer has unveiled Desperate Housewives star Marcia Cross as the new face of Rooster potatoes
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ArticleStudy outlines UK companies' struggles
One in four companies are now making a loss in the UK fresh produce industry, according to a new market report by Plimsoll
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ArticleUK soft-fruit industry takes stock at half time
UK soft-fruit supply is set to be a game of two halves this year, with the first half of the strawberry season seeing tight supplies bring in better prices, while raspberries, blueberries and blackberries have not fared so well. So how is the UK season expected to pan out? Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticleNFU: UK plum crops unsold
Plum growers are struggling to sell this year’s bumper crop of plums because supermarkets are favouring imported produce offering a higher profit margin, according to the National Farmers’ Union (NFU).
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ArticleDiscounter of the Year award for Netto
A new customer tracking survey has seen Netto land the prestigious shopper award as the top discount retailer of 2009 in the UK
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British Potato registration goes live
Online ticket registration is now live for British Potato 2009, set to take place in Harrogate in November.
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Consumers still thinking of Fairtrade
New data has revealed that despite the economic downturn, consumers in the UK still consider Fairtrade food to be important
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ArticleWaitrose taps into bumper plum crop
The UK-based retailer is offering several different English plum varieties in its stores this year
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ArticleNo tears for UK
The market for onions and garlic has held its own through some tough economic times, with numerous lines carving themselves an increasingly important role as essential ingredients in every kitchen. So how is UK supply shaping up? And what is in store for the sector? Anna Sbuttoni reports