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    Soil Association targets UK apples

    2006-10-26T17:01:01Z

    The Soil Association (SA) had its first stand at the National Fruit Show this year as part of its campaign to tempt more British growers into converting to organic production.

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    Largest ever celebration for British produce

    2006-10-23T17:01:01Z

    This year's fifth annual British Food fortnight was the largest celebration of British produce to date, organisers have announced.

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    JPG acquires UK organic firm

    2006-10-23T09:40:22Z

    Jamaica Producers Group Limited (JPG) has acquired British organic food manufacturer, Simply Organic Limited.

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    Flying start for Tesco's English apples

    2006-10-21T09:01:01Z

    Tesco’s English apple sales so far this season have been 50 per cent higher than last year, said buyer Martin de la Fuente, during a visit to the orchards of grower Adrian Scripps last week.

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    Asda shamed over English apple commitment

    2006-10-20T10:01:01Z

    A public debate between English Apples & Pears and Asda over the promotion of English apples at the UK’s number two multiple retailer continued at the National Fruit Show, in Kent, on Wednesday. *Includes update from Canterbury store

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    Serbia looks up to UK standards

    2006-10-15T13:01:01Z

    The Serbian government is in talks with the UK this week about a possible a twinning agreement that could help improve Serbian food safety testing and disease prevention.

  • UK on the money
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    UK on the money

    2006-10-13T10:28:15Z

    English apples are in the spotlight once again and fortunately, this season looks set to be more lucrative than last, with home-grown product entering a strong market. Emma Twyning reports.

  • UK economy depends on improved logistics, FTA tells Tories
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    UK economy depends on improved logistics, FTA tells Tories

    2006-10-10T08:01:01Z

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has told the Conservative Party Conference that any future government will need to back strong economic performance with investment in freight and logistics capacity.

  • UK looms in Ecuadorian eyeline
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    UK looms in Ecuadorian eyeline

    2006-10-06T10:43:02Z

    Three out of every 10 bananas eaten in the world are produced in Ecuador. Now Ecuadorian producers are stepping into new territory with a promotional push in the UK. Anna Sbuttoni reports from Ecuador.

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    UK firms enjoy fresh growth

    2006-10-06T10:01:01Z

    UK fresh produce companies are enjoying a period of growth and seeing the value of their businesses rise, a new report has found.

  • Sainsbury's English campaign kicks off
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    Sainsbury's English campaign kicks off

    2006-09-28T14:01:01Z

    Sainsbury’s kicked off this season’s in-store promotion of English top fruit on Wednesday

  • English apples take over The Globe
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    English apples take over The Globe

    2006-09-25T12:01:01Z

    The balloon goes up on this year's English apple season at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, in London, tomorrow night [Tuesday].

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    Big up the British, says NFU

    2006-09-24T16:01:01Z

    The National Farmers Union (NFU) will back British Food Fortnight with three simple reasons to buy British.

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    UK risks French apple shortage

    2006-09-22T14:01:01Z

    UK apple buyers must pay the right price for French apples or risk going short this season, senders across the Channel have warned.

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    UK grocery performing well: TNS

    2006-09-22T08:01:01Z

    The UK grocery market is performing well - with a sustained six per cent growth across the board over the 12 weeks ending on September 10, according to the latest TNS Worldpanel data.

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    FTA condemns UK road haulage costs

    2006-09-17T14:01:01Z

    The Freight Transport Association has supported conservative shadow transport secretary Chris Grayling in calling for a revised form of the Lorry Road User Charge (LRUC), similar to the one scrapped by the present Government in July 2005, to be introduced.

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    British berry gathering on the move

    2006-09-13T10:01:01Z

    After 10 years in the Garden of England, the Soft Fruit Conference is undergoing a revamp and relocation to the Midlands.

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    UK fast-food chains losing healthy incentive

    2006-09-12T18:01:01Z

    Fast food chains across Britain are quickly losing incentive to stock healthy alternatives for diners, with lack of demand seeing thousands of salads thrown away each day, according to a Times survey.

  • Supermarkets strengthen commitment to English apples
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    Supermarkets strengthen commitment to English apples

    2006-09-09T09:01:01Z

    The UK’s leading multiples have pledged greater commitment to the English apple industry this year, according to English Apples & Pears ceo Adrian Barlow.

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    Healthy Start rolls out over UK

    2006-09-05T10:01:01Z

    Following the success of a pilot in Cornwall and Devon last year, the Government’s Healthy Start scheme is to be rolled out nationwide from November.