All United Kingdom articles – Page 808

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    UK horticulture is "marginal"

    2003-03-06T00:00:00Z

    The sustainability of UK horticulture is "at best marginal", Robert Balicki, chairman of the Northcourt Group, part of Worldwide Fruit, told Horticulture in Focus.

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    Royale opening for Jersey tomatoes

    2003-03-04T00:00:00Z

    First Jersey Royale tomatoes sold in Manchester.

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    UK growers receive reward

    2003-03-04T00:00:00Z

    A specialist onion and potato grower from Shefford in Bedforshire is this year's Grower of the Year.

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    English to have their say

    2003-03-03T00:00:00Z

    The department for environment, food & rural affairs (Defra) has launched a consultation process to allow those people in England to care about rural issues as well as stakeholders in the rural economy, to give their views on how the government's rural policies can better be delivered.

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    Somerfield puts first UK toms on show

    2003-02-13T00:00:00Z

    Somerfield will range UK toms, grown in the Isle of Wight, next week, one of the earliest starts ever for home-grown cherries at multiple retail level.

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    Asda stays loyal to UK growers

    2003-02-12T00:00:00Z

    Asda today (Wednesday) spoke out about its loyalty to UK produce and the commitment it offers its entire grower base.

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    UK romantics revealed

    2003-02-06T00:00:00Z

    People in the East of England are most likely to buy their loved ones flowers this Valentine's Day

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    UK farmers must stay positive

    2003-01-31T00:00:00Z

    Lord Haskins told delegates at a farming conference this week that the future was brighter for them than they may have thought.

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    Butternut squash makes UK debut

    2003-01-29T00:00:00Z

    Turkish butternut squash is making its debut on the UK market and enjoying considerable success.

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    Boost for UK food packaging industry

    2003-01-23T00:00:00Z

    Eleven organisations were today awarded accreditation certificates confirming to customers their understanding of food packaging requirements.

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    British Potato 2003 secures new sponsor

    2003-01-16T00:00:00Z

    Belchim Crop Protection is a new sponsor for the BPC's two-day business and technical event British Potato 2003.

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    UK economy suffers worst Christmas for a decade

    2003-01-05T00:00:00Z

    Christmas 2002 was the slowest for UK retailers since that of 1992. The Confederation of British Industry said the outlook for the UK's economy was "seriously worrying".

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    First Fairtrade mangoes arrive in UK supermarkets

    2003-01-03T00:00:00Z

    Three UK supermarkets will stock Fairtrade mangoes for the first time from January. The Co-op, Sainsbury's and Waitrose will all stock the fairly produced fruit.

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    UK retailers back Efsis standards

    2002-12-12T00:00:00Z

    A recent Efsis survey shows UK retailers are backing a drive for certification against the Standard of Food Packaging Materials.

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    UK produce recieves Christmas bonus

    2002-11-25T00:00:00Z

    The NFU is urging shoppers to buy home grown produce for their Christmas supplies. This is in the light of research showing £36 million is spent each festive period on imported food.

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    UK boasts firm leader in fruit testing technology

    2002-11-21T00:00:00Z

    A new concept in fruit firmness testing technology is now being marketed to the global fresh produce industry by UK company Sinclair IQ.

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    Meredith wins British Potato Industry Award

    2002-11-19T00:00:00Z

    Recognising his 31 years in the industry, Bob Meredith has won a prestigious award. British Potato Council chairman David Walker presented the award at the Seed Industry Conference in Perth last week.

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    South African fruit committed to UK market

    2002-11-18T00:00:00Z

    Fruit South Africa has spoken about its formation and commitment to the UK market. Chairman Graham Malcolm said it was necessary for the industry to speak with one voice to address all issues.

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    Magrabi deepens UK commitment

    2002-11-03T00:00:00Z

    Egyptian fresh-produce supplier Magrabi Agriculture is strengthening its commitment to the UK market having been certified compliant to BRC standard issue 3 this autumn.

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    British is best at Olympia

    2002-09-18T00:00:00Z

    Home-grown fruit was top of the agenda at this year's Restaurant Show