All United Kingdom articles – Page 802
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ArticleDon't rubbish the waste debate
After food safety, pesticide management and worker welfare, campaigners are seizing on waste as their next big issue, and fresh produce might be the first industry they trash
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ArticleAsda in sales, market share growth
The UK retailer said that the second quarter results reflect the company's "ongoing health"
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ArticleBlueberry farm hit by AMS withdrawal
The news that AMS-WellPict European has filed for administration is a blow to Sharcott Farm in the UK as it begins to pick its maiden harvest
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ArticlePicota promotes budget benefits
Sales of Spanish Picota cherries in the UK have been boosted by price cuts and advertising, but for how long can this be sustained?
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ArticleMovers & Shakers | August 2009
Full round-up of all the latest major appointments and departures within the European fresh produce industry over the past month
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ArticleUK intent on boosting production
In order to counteract the rising global population, as well as the effects of climate change, the UK is looking to boost domestic production
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ArticleAMS-WellPict European in administration
Apparent cash-flow problems push berry marketer into financial difficulties as debts reportedly reach "millions of pounds"
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ArticleIFST unveils revamped website
Food science and technology group relaunches web presence in order to improve service to its growing number of members
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ArticleDEFRA minister urges UK on protected status
More UK producers should apply for protected status for their food and join iconic British foods such as West Midlands favourites Worcestershire cider and Staffordshire heese, food and farming minister Jim Fitzpatrick said last week.
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ArticleEnglish apple race condemned
The apple industry has been warned that the race to get product to market could severely damage the fruit’s reputation and undo work done in healthy-eating campaigns.
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ArticleNew promotion for Chilean Hass avocados
This year's marketing campaign is set to feature the UK's first ever Avocado Week, which is due to take place on 19-25 October
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ArticleTop-fruit sector pensive ahead of bumper UK crop
With top-fruit consumption on its traditional summer wane, the industry will be buoyed by the prospect of a particularly promising UK crop to kick start autumn and lift what has been a frustratingly stable market for suppliers and retailers alike. Alex Lawson reports.
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ArticleWhole Foods refocuses on health
Austin, Texas-based food retailer Whole Foods has announced plans to return to its philosophy of food as health
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ArticleWhole Foods slumps to UK loss
UK operation of the US organic and natural food retailer reports yearly losses as consumers turn to lower-priced products
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ArticleUK potato harvest slow
The UK potato season continues to be considerably slower than last year with almost 800 hectares less product harvest at this point.
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ArticleUK plum season on right track
English plum growers are reaping the benefits of a cold winter period to report on a high quality crop
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ArticleEnglish plums set for bumper crop
English plum growers have started picking what is set to be an excellent, high-quality crop, in stark contrast to the 2008 haul.
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ArticleUK's online grocery sales to double
A new report has highlighted the projected growth of the UK's internet grocery market up to 2013
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Bayer CropScience to launch UK first
An insecticide with the active ingredient Spirotetramat is set to be launched into the UK market by Bayer CropScience.