All United Kingdom articles – Page 803
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ArticleA first for UK Tenderstem
British-grown Tenderstem broccoli has provided a significant proportion of retail sales over the summer months for the first time.
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ArticleOranges and bananas can reduce leukemia risk
Regularly feeding young children oranges and bananas could halve their risk of developing childhood leukemia, says a new study.
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Cuban loss significant for UK
Hurricane damage to Cuba’s grapefruit crop has been “significant”, according to importer Redbridge Worldfresh.
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California grapes re-energise UK
California’s grape season is progressing well and reports of fruit quality from customers to date have been good.
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5 A DAY BACKS BRITISH
Children at hundreds of schools around the country will be learning about the benefits of fresh fruit and vegetables in their
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ArticleA peculiarly British affair
British Food Fortnight has been spotlighting home-grown produce over the last seven years. The event will see the length of the supply chain - growers, suppliers, retailers and consumers - come together to raise the profile of UK produce. So what is in store for the next two weeks? Anna Sbuttoni reports
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Asda announces food price cuts
The UK retailer has moved to lower prices on its Smart Price discount range food products
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ArticleLe Crunch steps up UK efforts
Le Crunch will get the French apple season off to a flying start this month, having unveiled a three-pronged UK marketing campaign.
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ArticleFive a day not a hit in the UK
12 per cent of the UK population are not eating the recommended daily amount of 5 fruits or vegetables per day in the UK
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ArticleBritish flageolet beans on the menu
Scholes, the innovative farming business from the Yorkshire Wolds, will be showcasing its new products at the prestigious York Festival of Food & Drink on Monday September 22, at 11.30am.
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ArticleRecyclable punnet range launched
Angus Soft Fruits produces recyclable punnets for Good Natured Fruit strawberry and raspberry range
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Profit, turnover increases at Morrisons
The UK retailer has enjoyed a strong six-month period with profit up to €385m
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ArticleMAFC launches papaya hybrid
The Malaysian group will send trial shipments of its new Paiola branded fruit to Europe in October
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ArticleOrganic Fortnight underway in UK
Events are being held across the UK as part of the Soil Association Organic Fortnight, which aims to raise awareness of the benefits of organic farming
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Fruit show to debate MRL changes
This year’s edition of the World Fruit and Vegetable Show in London will examine changes to Maximum Residue Levels in Europe, say organisers
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ArticleHass avocados set for UK push
September will see the season's first shipment of Chilean Hass avocados reach the UK
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ArticleUN issues plea to meat-eaters
The UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has urged consumers to cut meat consumption to tackle global warming
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Organic cut-back hits Fresh and Wild
The group has been forced to close its Bristol, UK store after failing to hit targets
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ArticleUK growth for Picota cherry sales
The Spanish Picota deal has enjoyed a fruitful season in the UK, with sales growth driven by high quality fruit and extensive promotional activity
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ArticleVegetable sector mourns loss of British summer
A wash-out summer has brought the UK vegetable industry a multitude of problems. Low light levels have affected both the yield and quality of summer lines, while demand for less abundant winter-type vegetables has increased. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.