All United Kingdom articles – Page 809
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Expert advises on buy British trend
UK agriculture should make the most of consumers’ enthusiasm to buy British, according to HSBC’s head of agriculture, Patrick Tomlinson.
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ArticleOrganic interest falling, says UKCPA
Consumers are beginning to question the true benefits of organic food, according to the UK Crop Protection Association, while the ECPA says Europe is out of touch with organic reality
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ArticleEmirates SkyCargo wins cargo airline prize
The Dubai-based group has picked up a number of awards at a prestigious event in London
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ArticleTGA gears up for British Tomato Week
The British Tomato Growers’ Association (TGA) is approaching the fifth British Tomato Week (BTW) with even more energy and enthusiasm than usual following victory in the best consumer marketing campaign at the Grower of the Year Awards 2009 in February.
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ArticleGrowth in UK convenience market
A new report has revealed that a range of factors have contributed to value growth of 6.1 per cent
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ArticleWRAP maps fresh produce waste
New research by waste reduction specialist WRAP and Envirowise aims to reveal UK fresh produce waste volumes
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Scheme offers aid to British heritage
The first thing I would like to make quite clear is that I am all in favour of planting trees, be it on the international
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ArticleAtlantic partnership for shipping groups
The Grand Alliance has teamed with Hamburg Süd to address declining transatlantic volumes
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ArticleSainsbury's makes Easter gains
TNS report highlights a successful period for the retailer, while Tesco sees a drop in market share
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ArticleFirst US cherries arrive in UK
The first consignment of Californian cherries reached the UK this week, going on sale at Booths at the start of a promising season.
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ArticleTesco stocks non-leaking tomatoes
The award-winning Intense variety has gone on sale in the UK, with the retailer hailing it as "the best thing since sliced bread"
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ArticleTesco increases its banana price
As the UK's price war continues, the country's leading retailer has taken the unprecedented step of lifting the price of its bananas
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ArticleR&D partnership to benefit horticulture
An agreement between East Malling Research and STC Research will bring resources together to address horticultural problems
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ArticleMajor UK researchers link up
In a major development for UK horticultural research, East Malling Research (EMR) and STC Research Foundation (STCRF) signed an agreement on Wednesday to provide integrated applied science resources to the horticulture industry.
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ArticleDEFRA reveals UK production levels
The area of field vegetables grown in the open in the UK has fallen, but the fruit industry has seen an increase in production and value, according to new statistics on fruit and veg production released by DEFRA.
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ArticleBreeders gather for NIAB course
Global crop breeders and geneticists have gathered in the UK for training in producing more successful crop varieties
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ArticleTesco reports record yearly results
The UK retailer has defied the economic slowdown to report a profit of £3.1bn, an increase of 10 per cent on 2007/08
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ArticleUK shoppers flock to Aldi
The retailer has reported that shopper numbers are up and prices are coming down
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ArticleTesco to increase direct sourcing
Rollout of new fresh produce strategy underway following establishment of dedicated procurement team
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ArticleSainsbury's delivers Jerseys early
Sainsbury’s is set to deliver the first Jersey Royals of the season three weeks early with two days less delivery in a bid to offer its customers ‘super fresh’ potatoes.