All United Kingdom articles – Page 793
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ArticleFruitnet's guide to economic survival
As the economic ice age continues to grip the globe, Fruitnet.com has produced a handy guide to help companies stay warm during bleak conditions
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ArticleWaitrose launches discount brand
High-end retailer responds to consumer concerns about the recession with introduction of 'essential Waitrose' range
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ArticleLazo TPC targets major UK marketers
Interest in revolutionary thermal pest control system reported to be "considerable" following meetings in the UK and Berlin
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ArticleWhole Foods reaches FTC settlement
The agreement with the Federal Trade Commission regarding the retailer’s takeover of Wild Oats has been placed on public record for a 30-day comment
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ArticleUK flowers set for £50m windfall
British flower growers are set to enjoy a potential windfall of £50 million from the weakness of sterling against the euro.
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ArticlePort authority defends purchase of MMD
The Port of Portsmouth has stood by its purchase of banana importer MMD, despite the company showing greater-than-expected losses
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Bedding plants push for UK
The British Protected Ornamentals Association (BPOA) and the Flowers & Plants Association (F&PA) has launched a new campaign this month to promote the money-saving benefits of bedding plants to UK consumers.
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ArticleSainsbury's snaps up Co-op stores
The UK-retailer has invested €93.1m in acquiring 24 stores from the Co-operative group
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Advertising not simply an optional extra
While cost cutting is important during difficult financial times, companies should consider the growth opportunities that advertising provides
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ArticleUK market share drops for Tesco
A report into the UK grocery retail scene has noted a shift in market share for a number of different companies
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ArticleAsparagus campaign underway in UK
Credit crunch-beating recipes are the main focus for the promotional drive, now in its seventh year
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ArticleUK apricots chilling out
The UK apricot crop is looking in fine shape for the summer, thanks to the cold winter conditions.
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ArticleUK firms revel in orchard management
The first joint technical day between Norman Collett, RAMSAK and East Malling Research (EMR) took place last week, to highlight potential savings in pesticide costs, and to introduce growers to innovations in orchard management machinery.
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ArticleQ1 sales up, profit down for Whole Foods
The organic and natural food grocer saw profit drop 29 per cent compared with the first quarter of 2008
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ArticleAsda continues price drive
The Wal-Mart-owned retailer has announced a further 5,000 price cuts across a full range of everyday essentials
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ArticleEarly tomatoes to hit UK shelves
Tomato grower Cornerways Nursery has picked its first boxes of the season
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ArticleWaitrose voted UK's favourite
Waitrose has been voted the UK’s favourite supermarket with Tesco left trailing in third, after a huge consumer poll conducted by the BBC’s Watchdog programme.
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ArticleWhole Foods Market admits UK troubles
The world’s largest organics retailer, Whole Foods Market, has announced a sales increase globally amid UK financial troubles and rebranding measures.
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ArticleBlack Garlic hits UK market
Odourless black garlic, a fermented version of the traditional white product, has entered the UK market.
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ArticleTerminal | January 2009
Fruitnet.com takes a look at some of the great moments in fresh produce history. This month: The rise of the machines