All United Kingdom articles – Page 821
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ArticleFirst Israeli melons enter UK market
The first shipments of Israel’s new season melon crop are now hitting UK shores, according to Amos Orr, general manager of Agrexco UK.
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JP Group expansion targets UK market demands
In a bid to turn its bananas from a commodity into a premium product, Jamaica Producers (JP) is gearing up to expand its operations regionally and seek international recognition for its holistic labour practices.
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ArticlePatagonian cherry promotion hits UK
The Argentine government is to promote cherry exports from the Patagonia region in the UK ahead of the 2007-08 season.
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Asda rolls out UK curry campaign
A daring campaign has been launched by retailer Asda to grow all of the ingredients needed for a curry - right here in the UK.
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ArticleAspireUK extends gras campaign
English asparagus growers are to benefit from a greater understanding of their crop, and this is expected to lead to a season that will extend past the traditional finishing date of June 21.
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English gras grows profile, but imports still prevalent
Although the first English asparagus is already peeping through on the shelves, the bulk of offerings are still coming from
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French take a bite from British apples market
The French are enjoying a strong apple season in the UK, with stocks clearing well and prices holding up.
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ArticleHTA considers response to formation of Levy Board UK.
The HTA is considering its response to Defra’s consultation into the formation of Levy Board UK.
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ArticleJersey Royals plantings held back by sleet and hail
Plantings of Jersey Royals stalled again this week after a spell of sleet and hail hit the island.
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UK biofuels explode
The UK biofuels industry is set to explode with a £250m new ethanol production plant on Teesside.
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British Food Index reveals healthy is cheap
Shoppers who swap fatty foods for fruit, vegetables and healthy alternatives will save themselves the equivalent of a month’s grocery spend each year, according to new research.
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ArticleUK gras makes early appearance at Co-op
New-season British asparagus hit the shelves at The Co-operative on Monday - almost a month earlier than usual.
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ArticleTesco Finest tomatoes receive UK treatment
The first arrivals of Finest British tomatoes on the vine hit the shelves in Tesco stores across the UK last week, supplied by Isle of Wight-based grower Wight Salads.
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ArticleUK cauli supply headache
The UK cauliflower market looks likely to continue for most of the spring with an overabundance of supply and likely price promotions from the multiples.
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ArticleUK trade to feel GLA heat
Fresh produce firms can expect to be targeted by further actions like the one that exposed practices at Bomfords’ packhouses, which freshinfo exclusively revealed last week.
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Scotland's NVZ fear
Growers and farmers may have to quit the industry if the Scottish Executive continues with plans for restrictions in Scotland’s Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs).
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ArticleBananas and oranges may prevent childhood leukaemia
The risk of childhood leukaemia may be halved by eating oranges and bananas, a new study has found.
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ArticleHPL UK awarded cool chain accreditation
Freight company HPL UK has gained CCQI (cool chain quality indicator) accreditation for its short-term storage and distribution centre.
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UK shapes up, says report
An in-depth study of trends and developments in the UK's retail food and drinks market has revealed a definite leaning towards convenient, healthy products.
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Winter Cos makes UK debut
English Village Salads are about to harvest the first crop of hydroponically-grown cos lettuces in the UK.