All United Kingdom articles – Page 814
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ArticleNGS targets UK growers
Spanish firm New Growing System is targeting its production method of a multi-layer trough built in polyethylene at new growers.
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ArticleUK supermarket gets Intense
Nunhem’s Instense tomato is about to launch into a UK multiple just a year after winning the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award.
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Concerns grow over UK market
Ongoing recession and a dramatic fall in the value of the pound is adding up to tough trading conditions for overseas suppliers
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ArticleNews Focus | Pesticides
The trade is considering the potential impact of the new European Union pesticide legislation
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South African mangoes hit UK
The first supplies of this season’s South African mangoes hit UK shores last weekend.
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ArticleSpaniards stick by UK imports
Spanish fresh produce suppliers Frutaria has vowed to stick with its UK customers even if value is significantly reduced as sterling weakens further.
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Late additions to the industry lexicon
Fruitnet.com analyses some of the buzz phrases that have crept into the fresh produce industry in recent times
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ArticleAsda joins packaging reduction scheme
Wal-mart’s UK subsidiary, Asda, has joined packaging waste reduction group Incpen, pledging to work to cut wastage across the sector
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ArticleUK fruit consumption up
UK consumption of fruit appears to be on the increase, according to new European figures just out - but consumers are still falling short of their recommended 5 A DAY.
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UK may face food crisis
A shortage in UK food and a steep hike in prices are set to throw the country into crisis in the coming years, according to London-based think-tank Chatham House.
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Tesco calls for lower supplier prices
Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy claims suppliers must pass savings made from lower commodity prices on to consumers
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ArticleJP Fresh becomes Dole Fresh UK
Company confirms name change will take place this weekend following the company's recent takeover by Compagnie Fruitière
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ArticleAsda to create 7,000 jobs in 2009
Wal-Mart subsidiary announces major recruitment programme to accompany new store openings and store extensions
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ArticleTesco appoints new finance director
Leading retail group has appointed distribution director Laurie McIlwee to the position of group finance director
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Ripesense signs major UK deal
Partnership with Fresh Technologies to expand uptake of ripeness indicators, with Tesco leading the way
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WUWM launches retail market division
Officials at the World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) have announced the launch of a new subsidiary for retail markets
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Chantenay campaign focuses on health
UK Chantenay-carrot specialist Freshgro is to focus on the health benefits of the variety in a new campaign
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Irish propose UK export support
The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) and Irish Exporters Association (IEA) have proposed a sterling equalisation support scheme to safeguard exports in an unprecedented move.
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ArticleG20 summit is UK's chance for 'radical change'
The UK must take the lead by placing an agreement for a sustainable solution to the food crisis and economy at the centre of the forthcoming G20 summit, according to a new report by ippr north (Institute for Public Policy Research North).
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Retailers back waste reduction scheme
Top UK grocery retailers have committed themselves to reducing packaging and food wastage in fruit and vegetables