All United Kingdom articles – Page 802
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ArticlePesticide plans ‘may mean’ price rises
Fresh produce lobbying group claims EU pesticide residue reduction plans could lead to falling crop yields and higher consumer prices
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ArticleGreen light for New Covent Garden plan
The UK's largest fresh produce market can step up its plans to improve facilities and expand trading area
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"Robust" sales for Sainsbury's in Q2
The UK-based retailer has seen total and like-for-like sales growth during the second quarter of 2008
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ArticleEarly citrus season for Agrexco
The group hopes to exceed last season's production volumes after favourable weather in Israel
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Azura tomatoes on way to UK
Franco-Moroccan salad producer Azura Group will start exporting its production to the UK this week.
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ArticlePort of Antwerp caught up in strikes
Protests against rising transport costs have led to restricted access at the port, as well as rail cancellations and clogged roads
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ArticleSwedeponic UK celebrates 10th year
Lincolnshire-based Swedeponic UK has blossomed into Britain's largest supplier of living herbs after only 10 years in business.
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ArticleEnglish apples set new records
English apple growers are harvesting record crops of Gala, Braeburn, Jazz, Kanzi and Cameo this year, English Apples & Pears (EAP) revealed at the official launch of the season this week.
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Arava UK treads the Mill
New company Mill Associates has taken over the marketing activities of Arava UK.
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Man faces jail over freight price-fixing
A former British Airways executive has pleaded guilty to fixing prices on services between the UK and the US
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ArticleEnglish apple sector confident for season
UK apple industry expects record harvests of Gala and Braeburn, but the sector has stressed that it needs improved returns from retailers
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Article"Good progress" for Tesco in first half
The UK retailer has seen increases in year-on-year profit and sales during the first half of 2008/09
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ArticleDole confirms deal to offload assets
The fresh produce giant will sell JP Fresh and its French ripening business to Compagnie Fruitière
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ArticleLocal sourcing is going global
Rising consumer awareness of green issues has led to an increase in demand for locally produced fruit and vegetables across Europe
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ArticleJP Group to end UK banana exports
The Caribbean country's largest banana exporter will cease production of fruit grown for the UK market following the latest storm to hit the island
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ArticleOrganic Ramiro headed for UK
The first deliveries of organic Ramiro peppers from Israeli produce specialist Agrexco are on their way to leading supermarket chains in the UK, Europe, Canada and the US.
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ArticleJP mulls new Central American base
Jamaica’s leading banana supplier is looking to invest in production in Central America following the devastation at the hands of Hurricane Gustav
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Aus looks to boost Pink Lady exports
A new venture is aimed at increasing supplies to overseas markets, with a focus on the UK
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ArticleUS pears look to solid season in UK
The US pear industry is expecting a solid season in the UK and Europe this year, thanks to the exchange rate and forecasts for a smaller European crop.
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ArticleCalifornian stonefruit shines in UK
The California stonefruit crop is in “robust” form this year, with volumes slightly up on last season and the UK market performing well for shippers.