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Technology key to UK success
UK horticulture needs to focus more than ever on new technology to achieve high production at low cost, according to an industry economist.
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ArticleNew UK fresh produce gateway launched
Immport, a new fresh produce gateway based at Immingham, which promises a more efficient, low-cost, environment-friendly solution for suppliers, retailers and distributors, was launched at Fruit Logistica.
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ArticleFruit superhero for UK kids
A €4 million European initiative to improve the diets of children was launched on Thursday.
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EFFP calls for UK link up
Food manufacturers could collaborate more closely with UK producers to source raw materials locally, a new study suggests.
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ArticleMulti-million pound investment for UK top fruit
The single heaviest investment in the English top-fruit industry for a generation was revealed this week, with the announcement that a £6 million automated storage, packing and distribution centre is being built in Kent.
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ArticleEarly start for UK cues
Supermarkets were due to offer the first UK cucumbers of the season in store on February 15 - almost a week ahead of last year.
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ArticleSputnik on board for British onions
The British Onion Producers’ Association (Bopa) has appointed award-winning Sputnik Communications as its retained PR agency.
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ArticleUS Apple Council finds that British consumers still value a daily apple
A research study of 2,000 British adults, sponsored by the US Apple Export Council (USAEC) and conducted by pollster YouGov, has found that the old adage - an apple a day keeps the doctor away - still holds true for more than half of the population.
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ArticleBest of British for Bramley Campaign
The Bramley Campaign has teamed up with top chefs including Phil Vickery and Heston Blumenthal as part of Bramley Apple Week next month.
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ArticleUK delivers on Spanish citrus
Spanish citrus growers may be facing a crisis and experiencing devastatingly low prices on some markets, but the UK is performing well for them, says an industry leader.
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ArticleMildon to brief UK on regime reform
The European Commission is expected to finalise proposals to decouple its fruit and vegetable regime.
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ArticleUK produce purchases on the up
People in the UK are buying more fruit and vegetables, according to Defra’s latest statistics.
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English apples body appoints new chairman
Promotional body English Apples & Pears has announced Sir Ben Gill will become chairman of the company following the retirement of Robin Pooley at its agm in March.
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ArticleMerger creates £400m UK produce superpower
Total Produce, the spin-off company created by Fyffes' recent demerger, is to join forces with Redbridge Holdings to create a near £400 million fresh produce superpower.
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UK growers can influence climate change
NFU welcomes EU energy and climate change package, but warns delivery must match aspirations.
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ArticleGreenery UK awarded for safety
Leading fruit and vegetable provider The Greenery's UK-dedicated warehouse in Maasland, the Netherlands, was named as one of the safest warehouses in the Netherlands at the Logistica trade fair, held recently in Utrecht.
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Nestlé UK chairman takes on IGD presidency
Alastair Sykes, chairman and chief executive of Nestlé UK and Ireland, undertook the role of president of IGD, the international food and grocery expert, from January 1.
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ArticleNew Year’s resolutions see UK consumers looking for ‘local’
The drive for local produce has made its way onto New Year’s resolution lists across the UK, with 38 per cent pledging to buy more regional fruit and vegetables, according to a recent poll.
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Junk food still a favourite for UK shoppers
UK shoppers have continued to opt for junk food over healthier choices including fresh produce, despite the government’s ongoing focus on tackling the obesity crisis, according to a survey by retail consultant Dunnhumby.
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ArticleUK in the spotlight at China fair
The potential for co-operation between eastern and western markets was brought into focus at the fourth annual China Agricultural Trade Fair (CATF) this year, with the introduction of a British pavilion.