All United Kingdom articles – Page 795
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ArticleAsda joins packaging reduction scheme
Wal-mart’s UK subsidiary, Asda, has joined packaging waste reduction group Incpen, pledging to work to cut wastage across the sector
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ArticleUK fruit consumption up
UK consumption of fruit appears to be on the increase, according to new European figures just out - but consumers are still falling short of their recommended 5 A DAY.
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UK may face food crisis
A shortage in UK food and a steep hike in prices are set to throw the country into crisis in the coming years, according to London-based think-tank Chatham House.
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Tesco calls for lower supplier prices
Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy claims suppliers must pass savings made from lower commodity prices on to consumers
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ArticleJP Fresh becomes Dole Fresh UK
Company confirms name change will take place this weekend following the company's recent takeover by Compagnie Fruitière
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ArticleAsda to create 7,000 jobs in 2009
Wal-Mart subsidiary announces major recruitment programme to accompany new store openings and store extensions
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ArticleTesco appoints new finance director
Leading retail group has appointed distribution director Laurie McIlwee to the position of group finance director
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Ripesense signs major UK deal
Partnership with Fresh Technologies to expand uptake of ripeness indicators, with Tesco leading the way
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WUWM launches retail market division
Officials at the World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) have announced the launch of a new subsidiary for retail markets
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Chantenay campaign focuses on health
UK Chantenay-carrot specialist Freshgro is to focus on the health benefits of the variety in a new campaign
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Irish propose UK export support
The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) and Irish Exporters Association (IEA) have proposed a sterling equalisation support scheme to safeguard exports in an unprecedented move.
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ArticleG20 summit is UK's chance for 'radical change'
The UK must take the lead by placing an agreement for a sustainable solution to the food crisis and economy at the centre of the forthcoming G20 summit, according to a new report by ippr north (Institute for Public Policy Research North).
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Retailers back waste reduction scheme
Top UK grocery retailers have committed themselves to reducing packaging and food wastage in fruit and vegetables
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Eurospar format extended to mainland UK
Spar announces plans to convert 11 former Somerfield stores to its larger format, already present in Northern Ireland
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Phosphate arrives on UK shores
Potato and vegetable growers will benefit from the first phosphate cargo to arrive in the UK for several months, coming into Sutton Bridge in time for this years spring plantings.
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ArticleRetail Comment | January 2009
Chris White feels that retailers in the UK could learn some lessons from their German counterparts
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Article200 jobs to go at J Sainsbury
The UK retailer is to cut down its staff numbers at its London head office as part of a cost control plan
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Ripe label innovation hits UK
New Zealand label technology company Ripesense, of Auckland, has announced that it has reached an exclusive UK distribution partnership agreement with the Fresh Technologies UK.
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Morrisons records positive results
UK supermarket retailer Morrisons has beaten its rivals' like-for-like sales increases during the Christmas sales period
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ArticleNew face for Tenderstem broccoli push
The UK campaign will be fronted by cookery writer and food stylist Jo Pratt in 2009