All United Kingdom articles – Page 810
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ArticleG8 warns of impending 'food crisis'
A report from the G8's Italian presidency has warned that agricultural production must double by 2050
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Could UK take a leaf out of NZ’s book?
Yet again this week, the government has let growers down with the decision to extend the costly and burdensome Worker
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ArticleHarrison Europac launches container range
The packaging specialist has released a new range of plastic containers ideally suited for convenience foods
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ArticleLe Crunch hails power of promotion
The French apple association has announced impressive UK results, which it attributes to its continuous promotional campaigns
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ArticlePeru launches first avocado campaign
The drive aims to promote continued avocado consumption following the Spanish season and ahead of the Chilean deal
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UK exports continue boom
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) helped a record 20,700 businesses to generate £3.6 billion in additional profit through exporting last quarter.
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ArticleQuality priority for consumers on-the-go
A new report has suggested that price is taking a back-seat for shoppers looking to eat or drink on the move
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UK robotics strengthens
The British Automation & Robotics Association (BARA) and the Processing and Packaging Machinery Association (PMMA) have amalgamated in a move aimed at strengthening the UK supplier base, as robotics and automation systems continue to grow in importance.
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ArticleRSA avocado exports to build on record 2008
As the first avocados arrive in Europe, optimism is high for the season with a constant supply of high-quality fruit expected
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ArticleBerryWorld unveils ‘Viva Patricia’
Leading soft fruit marketer BerryWorld has officially launched its latest strawberry variety, named Viva Patricia
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ArticleOrganics show resilience in the UK
The Soil Association’s organic market report for 2009 offers encouraging signs for the organic industry
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ArticleSouth African avos hit UK
The first arrivals of South African avocados hit the UK last week.
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UK attains pallet standard
Some 19 companies in the UK and Ireland have met the toughest quality control standards in the worldwide pallet industry.
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ArticleAsda delivers on price pledge
The UK retailer has cut 12,500 prices across the store for Easter, including numerous fresh produce items
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ArticleTesco to create 800 jobs
The opening of a new distribution centre in northern England will create significant job availability
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Articleinnocent confirms Coca-Cola deal
The Smoothie and chopped vegetable specialist is to receive £30m to aid expansion across Europe
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ArticleGreen almond exports up at Agrexco
The Israeli group will ship more product to France and the UK this season
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FPC counters PAN UK criticism
Pressure group Pesticide Action Network UK has criticised retailers for not doing enough to reduce the use of pesticides to produce “cosmetically perfect” fresh produce.
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ArticleFPC launches carbon footprint calculator
A new tool to aid the fresh produce industry has been revealed by the Fresh Produce Consortium
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LCL UK & Eire ceases trading
Perishable logistics business LCL UK & Eire Ltd ceased trading last Friday, citing “difficult trading conditions and unsatisfactory financial performance”.