All United Kingdom articles – Page 812
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ArticleUK market under pressure as global supplies tighten up
The first quarter of 2008 has been marked by the fallout of adverse weather conditions, with major multi-nationals citing force majeure to their customers as they hiked their prices to $2 (£1) a box. But what of the market impact in the UK? Kathy Hammond finds out.
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ArticleNFU set to fly British flag
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is keen to raise the profile of British farmers at the Food and Drink Expo, which kicks off on Sunday.
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ArticleUK encouragement for Kiwi apples
New Zealand apple exporters are kicking off their season favoured by late starts to the harvest in both Chile and South Africa, but they are not getting complacent.
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ArticleEnglish Braeburn makes its mark
This year’s English Braeburn apple crop volume was 82 per cent higher than last year, according to Worldwide Fruit’s Martin Luton.
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English Village Salads unveils website revamp
English Village Salads (EVS) has launched a brand-new website.
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Rungis signs up to UK foodie group
Parisian wholesale hub Rungis Marché International has become a partner of the Association Culinaire Française de Grand-Bretagne (the French Culinary Association of the UK).
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ArticleJersey Royals in need of sunshine
Production of Jersey Royal potatoes has slowed, following a fantastically early start to the season four weeks ago.
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ArticleFlandria lets Zouk loose
Belgian quality label Flandria is launching new variety Zouk into its Prince loose tomato segment this month, as loose tomatoes regain ground on fruit on the vine.
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ArticleThe Greenery UK homes in on data analysis
The Greenery UK has appointed a data analysis manager to monitor and report on trends in the UK consumer market.
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Envidor granted UK clearance
Bayer CropScience’s novel acaricide, Envidor, has been granted full clearance for use on apples and pears.
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ArticleBarlow to back UK gras
The Asparagus Growers’ Association (AGA) has followed in the footsteps of the top-fruit fraternity and appointed Adrian Barlow as its direct link with the major supermarkets.
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ArticleSainsbury's claims UK strawberry record
Sainsbury’s is claiming to have broken the record for the first arrivals of UK strawberries this season.
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ArticlePAN UK publishes new book for consumers
The Pesticides Action Network UK (PAN UK) has released a new publication to celebrate the European Week Without Pesticides, which runs from March 20-30, 2008.
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ArticleUK spears make season debut at NCGM
New Covent Garden Market (NCGM) has welcomed its first arrivals of UK asparagus this year.
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ArticleUK shopping basket gets fresher
UK shoppers are buying fruit smoothies and fresh vegetables, at the expense of CD singles.
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ArticleFirst SA avos hit UK shores
Westfalia Marketing has received the first consignment of South African avocados for the UK market.
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ArticleUK leads Fairtrade sales pack
Per head spend on Fairtrade products in the UK outstrips that of the rest of Europe, the US, Australia and New Zealand and Japan.
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ArticleAmélie branded apples hit UK markets
A new Italian apple brand primarily for the wholesale trade has hit UK markets.
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ArticleMack Platinum grapes arrive on UK markets
Mack introduced its own-branded grapes to the wholesale trade this week.
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ArticleSainsbury's stocks UK asparagus early
Sainsbury’s will welcome its first delivery of this season’s British asparagus next week and is already promising to break the record again next year by stocking the vegetable in time for Valentine’s Day.