All United Kingdom articles – Page 798

  • Saskatoon gets UK relaunch
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    Saskatoon gets UK relaunch

    2005-06-22T09:01:00Z

    JO Sims has relaunched the saskatoon berry season in the UK at London’s Canadian consulate last week.

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    Avocado with edible skin hits UK shelves

    2005-06-16T12:01:01Z

    An avocado with smooth, black and edible skin has gone on sale at Marks & Spencer this week.

  • UK carrots close hungry gap
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    UK carrots close hungry gap

    2005-06-09T16:28:38Z

    It’s a rash grower who predicts a bumper season, but there is an underlying feeling that carrot producers are looking at an upturn this year. Vic Robertson reports.

  • Richard brown, fruit buyer M&S
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    Brown hails UK growers’ efforts

    2005-06-09T16:14:11Z

    By David Shapley

  • US impact on UK market
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    US impact on UK market

    2005-06-09T16:01:18Z

    Global production bases allow soft-fruit suppliers to overcome seasonal variances, such as seen in Spain this year, and deliver top quality timely varieties to the market. How is the US market responding to market opportunities, asks Jessica Purbrick-Herbst.

  • Budgens Red Tractor campaign launch, seated on tractor: Tim Bennett, NFU president; standing, from left to right Barry Williams, MBL trading director, David Clarke, chief executive, Assured Food Standards, and David Sleath, sales director, Massey Ferguson
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    Budgens shows promise for UK fruit

    2005-06-03T10:00:59Z

    Budgens has become the first retailer to back the new Red Tractor promise campaign with the first messages going out on strawberries and raspberries.

  • English apple growers address supply issues
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    English apple growers address supply issues

    2005-06-03T09:01:00Z

    English top-fruit growers are looking to take their destiny into their own hands with the formation of a new steering group to shape the future of the sector.

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    Cherry Passion to scorch UK market

    2005-05-23T15:01:00Z

    This summer is set to be a scorcher for British consumers with the arrival of new brand Cherry Passion, according to Stefano Pezzo, of Bragantini Marco and Figli SNC.

  • Sole Frutta pinpoints UK market
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    Sole Frutta pinpoints UK market

    2005-05-22T16:01:01Z

    Italian exporter Sole Frutta Group has set its sights on the UK market

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    Jersey Royals marketing deal

    2005-04-27T16:01:01Z

    Jersey Royal producers have signed a deal to extend the marketing of their crop to foodservice and independent retailers.

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    Gomez puts Jersey toms in Reserv

    2005-04-22T12:01:01Z

    Importer Gomez has added Jersey to its list of quality sources for its Gomez Reserv™ range for the non-supermarket sector.Jersey growers will now provide into Gomez’s Beautiful and Tasty Tomato on the Vine line for the premium brand.

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    Third of UK food wasted

    2005-04-14T14:01:01Z

    Around a third of UK produced food ends up in the dustbin, a report has claimed.

  • Gilgrove gets first UK gras
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    Gilgrove gets first UK gras

    2005-04-08T16:01:02Z

    The first UK asparagus of the season arrived at New Covent Garden Market this week.

  • James Lambe, president of Europam with fellow members in Austria
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    UK in tune on herbs

    2005-04-08T15:51:30Z

    The consumption of fresh herbs continues to rise in the UK as dishes become more in tune with flavours long-since enjoyed throughout the rest of Europe. However, owing to an unfavourable climate which limits the number of viable varieties, the country is unable to compete with some of its neighbours in terms of production area.

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    M&S advice a serious blow for UK Treasury

    2005-04-08T12:46:43Z

    The advice of a senior European Court adviser could see M&S claim back £30 million in tax relief on losses in Europe.

  • First English raspberries arrive
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    First English raspberries arrive

    2005-04-06T08:01:00Z

    The first English raspberries are coming on stream thanks to pioneering work by Chris Tirrell, a KG grower.

  • Asda boost for UK veg sector
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    Asda boost for UK veg sector

    2005-04-05T08:01:02Z

    UK vegetable producers have been given a boost thanks to a multi-million pound deal between Asda and Fullers Foods International.

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    Turkish cherries receive UK praise

    2005-03-26T17:01:01Z

    Turkish cherries are excellent but the export sector needs to work harder on traceability, delegates at a conference organised by StePac have been told.

  • British tomatoes catch up
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    British tomatoes catch up

    2005-03-24T16:33:29Z

    Despite the reported demand for home-grown produce, the area devoted to British tomato production has plummeted in recent years. This season has started with some pleasing prices and yields look promising but will the various promotions in store be enough to convince consumers that British is best? Elspeth Waters reports.

  • M&S claims first with Jersey Royal
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    M&S claims first with Jersey Royal

    2005-03-24T08:01:01Z

    Marks & Spencer is claiming to be the first to stock Jersey Royals this Easter, although the premium priced potatoes cost as much as a steak.