All United Kingdom articles – Page 84
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NewsRootWave and Garford in eWeeding partnership
Arrangement is set to offer a boost to veg growers looking for new weed-control technologies
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NewsSyngenta advises two-spray strategy to protect against rust on beans
Crop protection firm says robust disease control will help growers reach yield potential this season
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NewsDelays to post-Brexit agri-chemical rules ‘adding cost and uncertainty’
Significant delays to regulatory regime for agri-chemicals are affecting growers and crop protection companies, says Agricultural Industries Confederation
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NewsTDR Capital to become majority owner of Asda
Zuber Issa has sold his shares, while brother Mohsin remains a co-owner
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NewsHall Hunter invests in blueberry growth
MD Jim Floor outlines the company’s ambitious expansion plans as demand for UK-grown blueberry continues to increase
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NewsLow-income families can’t afford fruit and veg, survey shows
Some 4.26m UK households have less than 10 per cent of the budget needed to eat healthily, food charity research finds
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NewsWaitrose acquires meal-kit service Dishpatch
Deal boosts retailer’s ambitions in the premium home food segment
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NewsNFU Cymru calls for £500m Welsh farming budget
The union outlines funding support needed from next UK government for Welsh farming
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NewsThanet Earth opens UK’s first educational centre for greenhouse growing
Salad veg supplier opens a new education centre to inspire and train the next generation of growers
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FeaturesAngus Soft Fruits: 30 and thriving
The British berry sector is going through a tough time, but the entrepreneurial spirit of Scottish supplier Angus Soft Fruits stands it in good stead. Fred Searle explores the company’s past, present and future on its 30th anniversary
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NewsUK consumers generate £28m in Fairtrade Premium
Premium allows producers to invest in business and community projects including healthcare, education, and environmental initiatives
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NewsAsda appoints Lidl COO Matt Heslop to lead stores and depots operation
Matt Heslop will head up the operation across 470 convenience stores in newly established Asda Express division
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NewsBerryWorld scores hat-trick at International Taste Institute Awards
The UK supplier’s Ruby raspberries, BEE Honest strawberries and Masena blueberries receive Superior Taste Awards
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NewsTesco in laser-etched avocado trial to reduce plastic waste
Tesco and Westfalia Fruit are swapping barcode stickers for laser etching on extra-large avocados in latest trial to limit plastic waste
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NewsFPJ honours innovation in Festival of Fresh Awards
FPJ recognises outstanding achievement in the UK fruit and vegetable sector with the second – and expanded – edition of its industry awards
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NewsDP World aims for 40 per cent rail freight at Southampton Port
DP World is encouraging freight owners to transport their goods via rail in a bid to lower its carbon footprint
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NewsTozer develops non-GMO climate-resistant seeds
The company is working on new varieties adapted to high temperatures in the celery, coriander and leek segments
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NewsAsda expands ‘back of store’ food donation scheme
Asda has expanded its ‘back of store’ food donation scheme to 209 stores in a new partnership with FareShare and Olio.
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NewsComment: Ignore these common myths when it comes to cargo damage
Fresh fruit and veg exporters around the world must develop a robust approach to cargo claims if they want to maximise their profit
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NewsLidl appoints new marketing director
Joanna Gomer confirmed as Lidl GB marketing director following Claire Farrant’s departure last year