All United Kingdom articles – Page 794
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ArticleWhole Foods slumps to UK loss
UK operation of the US organic and natural food retailer reports yearly losses as consumers turn to lower-priced products
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ArticleUK potato harvest slow
The UK potato season continues to be considerably slower than last year with almost 800 hectares less product harvest at this point.
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ArticleUK plum season on right track
English plum growers are reaping the benefits of a cold winter period to report on a high quality crop
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ArticleEnglish plums set for bumper crop
English plum growers have started picking what is set to be an excellent, high-quality crop, in stark contrast to the 2008 haul.
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ArticleUK's online grocery sales to double
A new report has highlighted the projected growth of the UK's internet grocery market up to 2013
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Bayer CropScience to launch UK first
An insecticide with the active ingredient Spirotetramat is set to be launched into the UK market by Bayer CropScience.
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ArticleGrowfair expands into Wales
Local premium label Growfair has reached Wales, following its earlier launches in Cornwall and Devon
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ArticleSharpak snaps up Rexam assets
Packaging group Sharp Interpack has announced that it has acquired Rexam's Deeside packaging operation
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UK growers put on a good show, as brands pick up
Shelves continue to burst with summer fruit at present and full marks to English cherry growers for putting up some really
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English apricots hit Sainsbury's
This season’s crop of English apricots arrives in a limited number of Sainsbury’s stores this week.
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ArticleOrganic nutrient levels 'no higher'
Report suggests there is no significant difference in nutritional value of organic crops compared with conventionally grown produce
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ArticleFoods from Spain winners announced
UK schools rewarded for artwork focused on healthy eating and fresh fruit and vegetables from Spain
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ArticleBig-name retailers fight back in UK
Sales growth is slowing at discounters as larger groups adopt aggressive promotional and pricing strategies
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ArticleIndustry unites at Fruit Focus
The event saw over 1,200 UK growers and fresh produce industry representatives come together for demonstrations and discussions
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ArticleFairtrade produce sales soar in Europe
New study attributes increase in sales to growing retailer commitment and heightened consumer awareness
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ArticleUK urged to boost Fairtrade backing
The UK retail industry can still open doors to more growers in developing countries, delegates heard at this week’s Fairtrade Commercial Conference in London
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Fairtrade Fortnight set for launch
The UK-based Fairtrade Foundation hopes to drive awareness and consumption of ethical products through its annual campaign
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ArticleUK consumers Go Bananas!
As part of Fairtrade Fortnight, which began on 22 February, UK consumers will seek to break the world record for eating Fairtrade bananas
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ArticleFairtrade making its mark
A new survey has demonstrated that support for the Fairtrade label is on the rise in spite of the credit crunch
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Fairtrade Foundation adds to senior team
Freeview's Cheryl Sloan has joined the organisation as its new marketing director