All United Kingdom articles – Page 841
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ArticleUK gras makes early appearance at Co-op
New-season British asparagus hit the shelves at The Co-operative on Monday - almost a month earlier than usual.
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ArticleTesco Finest tomatoes receive UK treatment
The first arrivals of Finest British tomatoes on the vine hit the shelves in Tesco stores across the UK last week, supplied by Isle of Wight-based grower Wight Salads.
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ArticleUK cauli supply headache
The UK cauliflower market looks likely to continue for most of the spring with an overabundance of supply and likely price promotions from the multiples.
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ArticleUK trade to feel GLA heat
Fresh produce firms can expect to be targeted by further actions like the one that exposed practices at Bomfords’ packhouses, which freshinfo exclusively revealed last week.
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Scotland's NVZ fear
Growers and farmers may have to quit the industry if the Scottish Executive continues with plans for restrictions in Scotland’s Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs).
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ArticleBananas and oranges may prevent childhood leukaemia
The risk of childhood leukaemia may be halved by eating oranges and bananas, a new study has found.
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ArticleHPL UK awarded cool chain accreditation
Freight company HPL UK has gained CCQI (cool chain quality indicator) accreditation for its short-term storage and distribution centre.
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UK shapes up, says report
An in-depth study of trends and developments in the UK's retail food and drinks market has revealed a definite leaning towards convenient, healthy products.
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Winter Cos makes UK debut
English Village Salads are about to harvest the first crop of hydroponically-grown cos lettuces in the UK.
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Time will tell for Levy Board UK
The new face of Levy Board UK starts to take shape with the appointment of John Hall as the sector chair representing
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ArticleDaddyBerry eyes the UK
A premium strawberry produced in Portugal is now set for export across Europe.
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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.