All United Kingdom articles – Page 799
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ArticleStubbins backs British
It may be a slogan of a bygone recession in a previous millennium, but “we’re backing Britain” is the key theme underpinning Stubbins Marketing’s procurement strategy in 2009.
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ArticleTesco to boost Thai exports
Tesco plans to boost Thai produce exports via their distribution network, starting with a London launch
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ArticleUK ports outperform targets
The 2008 Associated British Ports (ABP) Corporate Responsibility Report has revealed that performance in term of safety, emission and community investment at UK ports has improved.
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ArticleUK asparagus volumes down
Asparagus volumes are down by 10 per cent on last year in the UK, according to advisor to the Asparagus Growers’ Association (AGA) Adrian Barlow.
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Article‘Eat Seasonably’ campaign launches in UK
Campaign aims to encourage British consumers to choose UK-produced fruit and vegetables over imports when in season
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ArticleHigh demand for British veg signals successful summer
The last quarter has been a rollercoaster ride for the vegetable sector, with both the weather and availability of product going from one extreme to the other. But as the British season kicks off, pressure has eased and demand for home-grown veg has never been better. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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ArticleKG Growers records ‘robust’ results
British berry cooperative KG Growers has said that it is in a “robust financial position” despite experiencing a “challenging 2008 campaign
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ArticleFive-a-day could result in land changes
A new report has claimed that the UK landscape would have to alter drastically if all consumers were to follow the government's five-a-day recommendation
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ArticleSainsbury's plots £900m expansion
The retailer is planning on refurbishing and extending stores next year through a significant investment
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ArticleBeans and peas campaign set to launch
Following on from last year's successful promotion, the British Beans and Peas campaign aims to further increase interest in the summer vegetables
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UK peas ready this weekend
The first British garden peas of the season will be harvested today at Sandfields Farm, Warwickshire.
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ArticleCommitment from the UK
The second of FPJ’s three-part series on the Fairtrade supply chain turns the spotlight on ethical suppliers and what their offer has meant for the UK market.
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Hayman flies flag for British tomatoes
British Tomato Week has quickly become an established and popular feature on the fresh produce calendar. Alex Lawson caught up with Gerry Hayman, chief executive of the Tomato Growers’ Association (TGA), to find out about this year’s event.
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JR Holland supports British tomatoes
In celebration of British Tomato Week, JR Holland will be ensuring all of its customers, which include schools, local authorities, universities and niche restaurants in the North East receive the best of British sourced tomatoes in a bid to encourage customers to make the switch and buy British.
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ArticleAsda "hits customer's sweet spot"
A strong first quarter saw sales and profit beat targets thanks to cost management and the group's 'operate for less' programme
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Profit slumps at Marks & Spencer
The retailer was hit hard by the economic downturn during 2008/09, with like-for-like sales falling 5.9 per cent in the UK
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ArticleChilean apple exports to UK down
Chilean apple volumes to the UK are down year on year, some estimate by as much as 20 per cent.
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Exosect gains apple moth control approval
The pest management specialist will market a new product to aid the horticultural industry in the battle against a growing threat
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ArticleTomato group welcomes The Greenery
The Greenery UK has highlighted its commitment to growers by joining the British Tomato Growers' Association
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ArticleShippers maintain Europe-Americas links
Hapag-Lloyd and Hamburg Süd are to continue to operate complementary weekly services from Rotterdam