All United Kingdom articles – Page 798
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ArticleBack to basics: UK farmers’ markets, farm shops and greengrocers enjoy resurgence
Since the UK’s first farmers’ market in 1997, consumers have become increasingly concerned with the provenance and quality of the fresh produce they eat. This awareness has meant an uplift in demand for farm shops and to some extent, the traditional greengrocer. Elizabeth O’Keefe examines the apparent resurgence in these independent retail forms
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ArticleWaitrose tops UK retail survey
Which? customer satisfaction survey places discounters Aldi and Lidl above Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco in the UK
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Morrisons appoints new CEO
UK retailer announces that Loblaw's Dalton Philips will take over the vacant chief executive position in March
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ArticleNew service to track consumer taste
Taste Radar offers unique and dedicated combination of panel feedback and market analysis for the fresh produce business
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ArticleResearch into winter chill needed
UK’s East Malling Research says greater understanding of winter chill factor is needed to adapt production to climate change
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ArticleEarly start for UK cucumber season
First volumes available from Thanet Earth greenhouse, with forecast production set to exceed 700,000 tonnes per week
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ArticleSoil Association studies future of food
At its February conference, the UK organisation will look at the changes that are required to ensure food security
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ArticleWhole Foods launches health drive
The healthy eating initiative, featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, is rolling out across the retailer's US, Canadian and UK stores
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ArticlePink Lady plans for Valentine's
This Valentine's Day period, the apple marketer will launch a limited selection bearing heart-shaped birthmarks
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ArticleFlower Sprout launches at M&S
New cross between brussels sprout and kale hits the shelves of Marks & Spencer this week
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ArticleCampaign prepares for Bramley Apple Week
Key component of the UK Bramley apple campaign takes place on 7-14 February this year
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ArticleNew fresh produce offer at Tesco
Retailer introduces 'Buy One, Get One Free Later' offer on pineapple chunks, melon, salad and lettuce products
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Brazil ups UK focus in Berlin
Brazil is set to make a splash at this year’s Fruit Logistica with its eighth appearance at the Berlin fair, with an increased focus on UK business.
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English apple campaign raises new marketing ideas
This week’s English apple season relaunch must be good news for the industry, and in particular those growers who have
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Fairtrade Fortnight urges Big Swap
During February's Fairtrade Fortnight, UK shoppers will be encouraged to swap what's in their basket for a Fairtrade alternative
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ArticleHalls expands into France
Avocado and exotics specialist to launch French office, which will commence trading on 1 February this year
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Morrisons records strong seasonal results
British grocery retailer Morrisons recorded positive sales results for Christmas, but remains cautious for the year ahead
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ArticleOnline sales forecast to double
Sales of groceries online have been rising steadily in the UK these past few years, and are now expected to soar
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ArticleBritish Roasties make comeback at Sainsbury's
Sainsbury’s and Greenvale AP have teamed up to create the Roasties range from traditional British potato varieties that were popular when home cooking peaked.
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ArticleMaersk makes AE7 stop at Felixstowe
Container shipping line Maersk has made its first stop at the UK port of Felixstowe as part of its revised AE7 rotation