All United Kingdom articles – Page 823
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Profit, turnover increases at Morrisons
The UK retailer has enjoyed a strong six-month period with profit up to €385m
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ArticleMAFC launches papaya hybrid
The Malaysian group will send trial shipments of its new Paiola branded fruit to Europe in October
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ArticleOrganic Fortnight underway in UK
Events are being held across the UK as part of the Soil Association Organic Fortnight, which aims to raise awareness of the benefits of organic farming
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Fruit show to debate MRL changes
This year’s edition of the World Fruit and Vegetable Show in London will examine changes to Maximum Residue Levels in Europe, say organisers
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ArticleHass avocados set for UK push
September will see the season's first shipment of Chilean Hass avocados reach the UK
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ArticleUN issues plea to meat-eaters
The UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has urged consumers to cut meat consumption to tackle global warming
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Organic cut-back hits Fresh and Wild
The group has been forced to close its Bristol, UK store after failing to hit targets
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ArticleUK growth for Picota cherry sales
The Spanish Picota deal has enjoyed a fruitful season in the UK, with sales growth driven by high quality fruit and extensive promotional activity
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ArticleVegetable sector mourns loss of British summer
A wash-out summer has brought the UK vegetable industry a multitude of problems. Low light levels have affected both the yield and quality of summer lines, while demand for less abundant winter-type vegetables has increased. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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Westfalia acquires Greencell
Greencell MD Henri Lambriex has hailed the move as positive for business growth
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ArticleFPC hits back at salad health worries
Claims that an increase in the consumption of prepared salads will lead to more cases of food poisoning have been refuted
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The EU is overweight and underfed
The UK is languishing at the bottom of the fresh produce availability scale, while obesity levels in Mediterranean countries are soaring
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Innovia Films launches 'breathable' film
The group has unveiled its new PropaFresh P2G and P2GAF BOPP film ranges
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ArticleWorker shortage threatens British growers
The fresh produce industry is facing up to repeated warnings that falling migrant worker numbers could seriously threaten its stability.
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ArticleCrunch fine for British food
The Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) believes that the British public is responding to the credit crunch by increasing its support for locally produced food.
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Profitable year for Fresca
Despite numerous obstacles, including the UK credit crunch, Fresca has reported a big increase in profit before taxation
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Sainsbury's lowers produce prices
The group is lowering prices on fruit and vegetables and is adding new ranges at its stores
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Gfk withdraws from TNS race
Advertising group WPP has been left as the only bidder for UK-based market research group Taylor Nelson Sofres
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Superquinn receiving acquisitive British attention
Irish supermarket chain Superquinn has reportedly "received expressions of interest" from British supermarkets, despite denying it is up for sale.
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Turnover up at New Covent Garden
Trade in fruit and vegetables increases for the fourth successive year at the central London market