All United Kingdom articles – Page 825
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ArticleWhat next for UK horticulture?
John Hall resigned last week stating that interest in his background was making it impossible to do his job. Before he quit, he gave an interview to Commercial Grower outlining his hopes for the new structure and assuring growers that their levies would be protected. Michael Barker reports.
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ArticleWakeley promises UK organic apple revolution
Organic Farm Foods md promises to begin UK-grown organic apple revolution, but don’t expect it to include Cox.
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Morrisons recalls UK-grown salad mix
The beleaguered salad sector has been hit with another bombshell, with Morrisons recalling bags of ready-to-eat salad due to a salmonella scare.
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ArticleUK avo market ripe for picking
As South Africa gears up for an avocado season set to be characterised by excellent quality fruit and supported by strident promotional campaigns in the UK and Europe, Laura Gould speaks to some of the industry’s key players to find out what potential lies ahead for the sector.
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Fierce accusations levelled at UK retail
A damning report produced by development agency ActionAid has suggested that the low prices enjoyed by British supermarket shoppers are the result of a denial of basic human rights in some of the world’s poorest countries, along with poor wages and job insecurity.
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ArticleEnglish top fruit blossoms
The early spring has created ideal blossoming conditions for English dessert apples and pears.
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ArticleSpending boost for UK spuds
UK spending on potatoes has jumped significantly in the last six years, a study has found, with growth fuelled by premium varieties.
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ArticleBritish Chef of the Year 2006 lifts first Jersey Royals
Michelin-starred chef Shaun Rankin lifted the first Jersey Royals from the côtils this week.
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UK growers' ethnic challenge
UK growers are not taking advantage of the supply opportunities that exist in meeting the demands of urban ethnic minorities.
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UK plant retail season off to a winning start
The UK plant retail season has kicked off in earnest, with many UK garden centres reporting excellent Easter sales.
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Sweet set-up for Scott's in UK
A leading supplier of US sweet potatoes has established a base in the UK. Scott Farms Inc of North Carolina set up the base in Honeybourne, Evesham.
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ArticleUK asparagus growers see growth opportunities
UK asparagus growers see the UK market growing even more than initially predicted.
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ArticleEcuador gears up for UK flower market
A three-year campaign to boost Ecuadorian rose exports to the UK kicked off last week driven by new brand Rosas Del Ecuador - Best in the World.
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ArticleMore setbacks for Jersey Royals
Plantings of Jersey Royals continued to be disrupted this week, with bouts of heavy rain hindering progress.
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ArticleThinkvegetables.co.uk: a winning formula for primary schools
Mack Multiples won the 5 A DAY Supporter of the Year award with its website thinkvegetables.co.uk at last year’s Re:fresh awards. Elizabeth O’Keefe finds out more about the concept, its implementation and what has been behind the website’s success.
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Aspire take-up will be strong in UK
Hargeaves Plants, which represents the intellectual property rights for AspireUK, the New Zealand root analysis validated for the UK at last week’s Asparagus Growers' Association workshop, is expecting a "strong response” from the domestic industry.
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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.