All United Kingdom articles – Page 810
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French fishing strike hampers UK shipments
Truckloads of fresh produce destined for the UK were stranded on the continent this week, as fishing crews from Calais, Dunkirk, Dieppe, Boulogne and Cherbourg blockaded ports and fuel depots in protest at fuel prices and fishing quotas.
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British is best in collaboration
As someone who wants to eat and support fresh produce regardless of its origin, I salute the decision of the soft-fruit
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ArticleSpending slowdown will miss UK berries
The future of the UK soft-fruit industry will not be compromised by consumer cutbacks on spending, Edward Garner, communications director at TNS Worldpanel, claimed last week.
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ArticleNew look for Foods from Spain drive
Foods From Spain has outlined its UK promotion activities for 2008
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ArticleUK berry sector reinforces labour warning
The UK soft-fruit industry has again sounded the alarm over the labour shortfalls, which are set to hit hard this season.
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ArticleUK scientist dismisses 'utterly stupid' food miles
Provisional results for a Defra-funded study which indicate that home-grown strawberries and imports from Spain have a similar impact on the environment were revealed last week.
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ArticleFuji apple "callus hair" growth discovery
A UK scientist could have paved the way to longer-lasting Fuji apples
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ArticleSteady growth for Italian strawberries
CSO reports that strawberry exports have fallen in the past year
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ArticleUK apple grower receives top accolade
Alan Firman has won a major UK topfruit award for its Cox apples
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ArticleLabour shortage threat to UK growers
A labour crisis is looming over the UK's farmers, says British Summer Fruits
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ArticleKG Growers enjoys strong sales increase
KGG has announced record turnover, attributed to strong strawberry and raspberry sales
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ArticleCompetition Commission outlines measures
The UK retail market has new guidelines to improve local competition
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Fresh produce IT firms seal strategic deal
Priva and Anglia Business Solutions have agreed a strategic alliance
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Berry companies set for inaugural congress
The first Global Berry Congress takes place in London this week
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Online boost for UK Trade Tariff
A free online version of the UK Trade Tariff (volume two) has been launched by businesslink.gov.uk, making it easier for companies to trade internationally.
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ArticleUK growers share stage with floral designers
New Covent Garden Flower Market staged a Best of British Flowers event for the floristry trade, in the early hours of Wednesday morning.