All United Kingdom articles – Page 835
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ArticleUS impact on UK market
Global production bases allow soft-fruit suppliers to overcome seasonal variances, such as seen in Spain this year, and deliver top quality timely varieties to the market. How is the US market responding to market opportunities, asks Jessica Purbrick-Herbst.
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ArticleBudgens shows promise for UK fruit
Budgens has become the first retailer to back the new Red Tractor promise campaign with the first messages going out on strawberries and raspberries.
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ArticleEnglish apple growers address supply issues
English top-fruit growers are looking to take their destiny into their own hands with the formation of a new steering group to shape the future of the sector.
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Cherry Passion to scorch UK market
This summer is set to be a scorcher for British consumers with the arrival of new brand Cherry Passion, according to Stefano Pezzo, of Bragantini Marco and Figli SNC.
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ArticleSole Frutta pinpoints UK market
Italian exporter Sole Frutta Group has set its sights on the UK market
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Jersey Royals marketing deal
Jersey Royal producers have signed a deal to extend the marketing of their crop to foodservice and independent retailers.
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Gomez puts Jersey toms in Reserv
Importer Gomez has added Jersey to its list of quality sources for its Gomez Reserv™ range for the non-supermarket sector.Jersey growers will now provide into Gomez’s Beautiful and Tasty Tomato on the Vine line for the premium brand.
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Third of UK food wasted
Around a third of UK produced food ends up in the dustbin, a report has claimed.
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ArticleGilgrove gets first UK gras
The first UK asparagus of the season arrived at New Covent Garden Market this week.
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ArticleUK in tune on herbs
The consumption of fresh herbs continues to rise in the UK as dishes become more in tune with flavours long-since enjoyed throughout the rest of Europe. However, owing to an unfavourable climate which limits the number of viable varieties, the country is unable to compete with some of its neighbours in terms of production area.
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M&S advice a serious blow for UK Treasury
The advice of a senior European Court adviser could see M&S claim back £30 million in tax relief on losses in Europe.
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ArticleFirst English raspberries arrive
The first English raspberries are coming on stream thanks to pioneering work by Chris Tirrell, a KG grower.
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ArticleAsda boost for UK veg sector
UK vegetable producers have been given a boost thanks to a multi-million pound deal between Asda and Fullers Foods International.
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Turkish cherries receive UK praise
Turkish cherries are excellent but the export sector needs to work harder on traceability, delegates at a conference organised by StePac have been told.
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ArticleBritish tomatoes catch up
Despite the reported demand for home-grown produce, the area devoted to British tomato production has plummeted in recent years. This season has started with some pleasing prices and yields look promising but will the various promotions in store be enough to convince consumers that British is best? Elspeth Waters reports.
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ArticleM&S claims first with Jersey Royal
Marks & Spencer is claiming to be the first to stock Jersey Royals this Easter, although the premium priced potatoes cost as much as a steak.
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Indians to test new grape variety in UK market
Indian exporters are hoping to boost their credibility in the UK with a new variety of grape.
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ArticleRobots to save UK mushroom industry
A new robotics model developed by Warwick University could prove the salvation of the UK mushroom industry within a year.
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ArticleBritish Potato Council to continue
Following a statutory review, agriculture ministers from England, Scotland and Wales have agreed that the British Potato Council (BPC) should continue for a further term.