All United Kingdom articles – Page 799
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ArticleFirst-half profit increase for Tesco
The world's third-largest retailer has reported that underlying profit grew 8.6 per cent through the first six months of the year
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ArticleAsda triggers UK banana price war
The Wal-Mart owned retailer has cut the price of its bananas to a 14-year low, angering some in the industry, according to local reports
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Eye for goal with a need to track back
A winning combination is key to the fresh produce industry triumphing in the big match on the supermarket shelves
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Compass makes English top-fruit pledge
Compass Group UK has made a commitment to source 100 per cent English apples and pears throughout October and November.
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ArticleUK beckons for Colombian pineapples
Colombia’s leading MD2 pineapple producer is gearing up for a 2009 UK launch
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ArticleFPC questions EU schemes
The Fresh Produce Consortium has expressed doubts over the effectiveness of the EU's "short-term" healthy eating campaigns
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ArticleUnions back Israel boycott
UK firefighters have received the backing of the country’s biggest trade union as they look to introduce a boycott of Israeli goods
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ArticleSoil Association points to nutrition
The UK’s Soil Association has welcomed the findings of a recent BBC programme on food nutrition
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ArticleMarks & Spencer records stable results
Food sales at the UK retail group remain unchanged, but the company says results reflect a “continuing improvement” in fortunes
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ArticleCompass commits to English apples
UK foodservice company announces that it will only source from English-grown apples and pears during next two months
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UK lags behind in health ratings
The UK showed a stable rating in terms of health levels but lagged behind many countries when the 2009 Euro Health Consumer Index (EHCI) was presented in Brussels this week.
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ArticleTesco promotes fresh food director
Commercial director Colin Holmes awarded place on the leading British retail company's executive committee
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ArticleSoil Association attacks new UK soil plan
The UK government’s new plan to protect the country’s soil has been described by the Soil Association as “deeply unambitious”
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ArticleWaitrose announces convenience plans
British retailer has announced details of partnerships and new formats that are designed to increase its involvement in the convenience sector
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ArticleFrench exporters see UK opportunities
Fresh produce exporters from France will make a trade visit to the UK at the beginning of October, organised by Ubifrance
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ArticleEU pesticide rules "at odds" with needs
The Crop Protection Association has warned that new legislation effectively limiting the use of certain pesticides will hamper efforts to increase agricultural productivity
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ArticleRubens growers build on debut season
UK apple marketer Norman Collett has announced that it has increased Ruben production in the country, following a successful debut campaign
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ArticleTesco's organic turnaround continues
Tesco has appointed a brand manager for organics, as its strategy to refocus on organic produce picks up pace
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ArticleNew Covent Garden details revamp plans
UK wholesale market releases more details of its plans for major redevelopment, including a proposal to create a ‘food centre for London’