All United Kingdom articles – Page 809
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Packaging firm Linpac opens China facility
Top UK flow packaging manufacturer Linpac has opened its first production facility in Ghangzhou, China, as part of an Asian expansion plan
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ArticlePratts welcomes trade union agreement
UK banana ripening company hails signing of voluntary recognition agreement with GMB, one of the UK's leading trade unions
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ArticleSainsbury's sales up 8.1 per cent
The UK-based retailer has reported strong first-quarter results, attributed to a series of price-driven promotions
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ArticleOdyssey of the Potato hits UK
A Lincolnshire potato grower teamed up with Peruvian ambassador Ricardo Luna in London last week, to open the Odyssey of the Potato exhibition on the UK leg of its European tour.
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Tesco delivers baby aubergines
In order to meet consumer demand for unusual vegetables, the retailer is now sourcing baby aubergines from The Greenery
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ArticleUK raspberries: best in decades
Promotional body Seasonal Berries is promising the best tasting raspberries for decades this UK season, after a slow season has allowed the berries’ flavour to develop.
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ArticleAikens set to be face of British berries
Seasonal Berries has announced chef Tom Aikens is to be the face of the British berry season this year.
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ArticleEU pesticide proposals under UK fire
Potato and leafy vegetable production in the UK could be slashed by up to 60 per cent in the next five to 10 years, if EU proposals to restrict the amount of plant protection products available to farmers are implemented.
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Historic treble for Asda
Wal-Mart subsidiary picks up prizes for lowest price, best service and best availability at The Grocer Gold Awards in London
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UK sector needs more robots
The UK food and drink sector needs to look to robotics to protect its future.
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Cool chain challenge for soft fruit
The berry industry needs to ensure strengthen its cold chain to ensure consistent quality and shelf-life, says a leading exporter
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Pesticide threat to UK brassicas
Proposed changes to EU legislation on crop protection could end brassica production in UK, according to a leading consultancy
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Berry campaign offers seasonal focus
A new soft fruit promotion for the UK market will highlight the seasonal qualities of domestic berries as well as those sourced in season from Chile and Spain
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ArticleTesco trials carbon labelling
Soil Association hits out at retailer's new environmental initiative, which will be applied initially to organic tomatoes and potatoes
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ArticleLeahy hails Tesco's "good start" to 2008
Group sales rise at home and abroad during the first quarter of the year
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ArticleCampaign update for French summer fruits
A familiar landmark adorns this season’s campaign in the shape of the Eiffel Tower
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ArticleNew product Pre-Tects UK cherry crop
Fast Ltd has been continuing independent investigations into a new protein-based product called Pre-Tect, aimed at combating cherry splitting.
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ArticleBritish Food Fortnight to promote 5 A DAY
The Department of Health has teamed up with British Food Fortnight to promote the importance of its 5 A DAY Just Eat More (fruit & veg) message to school children and their parents.
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ArticleLate Chilean grape glut helps UK market
Late-season arrivals of Chilean grapes in the US may be having a knock-on effect on supplies of Mexican fruit to the UK.
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ArticleTesco to the rescue in Jersey
A major initiative to rescue the remaining supplies of Jersey Royal potatoes has been launched by Tesco in partnership with Jersey growers, in the aftermath of the worst rainfall in living memory.