All United Kingdom articles – Page 794
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ArticleSirane caters to retail demands
The UK packaging solutions company is set to launch its new packaging film, Siraflex
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ArticleEurope prepares for economic storm
The current global economic environment represents both an opportunity and a threat to different facets of the region's fresh produce industry
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ArticleNFU Scotland elects leaders
Jim McLaren has been re-elected unopposed as the president of NFU Scotland, having already served one term in this two-year post.
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ArticleCall to ‘end uncertainty’ over pesticides
The UK-based Fresh Produce Consortium has urged the EU to carry out a full impact assessment of its planned pesticide regulation changes
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ArticleUK market turns premium clock back
The UK food market faces a forked path with health standards and premium products standing against a possibility of returning to the dire conditions of the early 90s, according to new research from Key Note.
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ArticleSweeping changes for Maersk services
The shipping group has announced a number of alterations to its Asia-Europe network
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ArticleUK energy target in agriculture's hands
Millions of tonnes of agricultural residues and silage could be used to power the national grid after the establishment of a biogas task group was announced by DEFRA minister Jane Kennedy during the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) annual conference in Birmingham.
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ArticleProduce World sells British & Brazilian
AG Thames Holdings to acquire UK-based import company, which sources and distributes grapes, stonefruit and melons
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British & Brazilian sold to AG Thames
Produce World Ltd has announced the disposal of its interests in British & Brazilian Ltd (B&B) to fruit firm AG Thames Ltd.
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ArticleFairtrade body calls for urgent action
Despite a major rise in sales, the Fairtrade Foundation says more must be done for small farmers worldwide
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Trade Waves crosses fingers for UK sendings
Egyptian exporter Trade Waves has boosted its sendings of grapes to the UK over the last two years.
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Jazz apples sales increase in UK
Despite the financial crisis, but leading UK apple marketer Worldwide Fruit has recorded encouraging sales growth for Jazz apples
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ArticleThat's a WRAP for waste, says group
The organisation is calling on the UK's food industry to join forces in eliminating excessive food waste
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ArticleNGS targets UK growers
Spanish firm New Growing System is targeting its production method of a multi-layer trough built in polyethylene at new growers.
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ArticleUK supermarket gets Intense
Nunhem’s Instense tomato is about to launch into a UK multiple just a year after winning the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award.
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Concerns grow over UK market
Ongoing recession and a dramatic fall in the value of the pound is adding up to tough trading conditions for overseas suppliers
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ArticleNews Focus | Pesticides
The trade is considering the potential impact of the new European Union pesticide legislation
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South African mangoes hit UK
The first supplies of this season’s South African mangoes hit UK shores last weekend.
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ArticleSpaniards stick by UK imports
Spanish fresh produce suppliers Frutaria has vowed to stick with its UK customers even if value is significantly reduced as sterling weakens further.
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Late additions to the industry lexicon
Fruitnet.com analyses some of the buzz phrases that have crept into the fresh produce industry in recent times