All United Kingdom articles – Page 844
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ArticleUK sets own-label trend
The European market for own-label products in the supermarket sector is set to follow the UK’s lead with massive expansion over the next four years.
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ArticleBritish mark is trump card
The Union Jack label used by the English apple and pear industry should not be underestimated, according to Adrian Scripps.
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ArticleCradling UK ‘cots
With this year’s UK apricot season already done and dusted, Elspeth Waters caught up with Sainsbury’s product technologist Theresa Huxley at the store’s Kent-based source, Highland Court Farm, to find out how things shaped up for the fledgling product.
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Jersey growers' show debut
A band of Jersey growers will cross the Channel to promote Jersey produce at the Three Counties Agricultural Societies Malvern Autumn Garden & County Show for the first time this autumn.
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ArticleMagical mushrooms tour UK highways
Heveco mushrooms, the Sussex-based mushroom grower, has added its own brand of support to the sector’s recently announced generic campaign to promote mushrooms as a superfood.
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ArticleGood opportunities for UK apples
English top-fruit growers are expecting a good season, with reduced southern hemisphere imports pointing to a strong opening market.
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UK shoppers "don't care" about provenance
UK consumers are not motivated to buy produce because it is local, and do not care where it comes from, a new survey has suggested.
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Apples of UK past sadly forgotten
My spies tell me the English apple season is set to get underway by the end of the week with the arrival of the first crop of
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SGS earns UKAS accreditation
SGS UK announced it has gained accreditation to issue ISO 22000 certification by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).
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ArticleMultiples plump for UK apricots
Premium-quality UK-grown apricots have been commanding attention in the supermarkets.
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ArticleUK plum season takes off
The Summerfruit Company started marketing UK plums this week as growers began picking at their Kent orchards.
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ArticleUK gets US inspiration
A surge in new soft-fruit varieties from the US is forming the backbone of production in an extended UK season.
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British food on show at Fine Food event
Food from Britain (FFB) is promoting quality British regional food and drink to both UK and international buyers, and profiling its services to the industry through its presence at Speciality & Fine Food Fair (September 2006) at Olympia.
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ArticleUK still a priority for Wal-Mart
US retail giant Wal-Mart has emphasised a continuing commitment to Asda after selling its 85 German hypermarkets to Metro.
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ArticleStrong sales for UK gras
This year’s UK asparagus season mostly hit the mark thanks to a comprehensive PR campaign, which helped boost sales throughout the domestic window.
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Buy British - but not for sake of it
Without a doubt, there is a refreshing change sweeping through UK horticulture. To my mind it can be described in a single
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ArticleJersey sendings dip
The Jersey Royal season is winding up with sendings to the UK down on last year.
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Somerfield shoppers: British strawbs rule
British strawberries have been voted shoppers’ favourite own-label product at Somerfield in a survey just published.
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ArticleCMi gets UKAS for LEAF
UK certification body CMi has earned accreditation with the UK Accreditation Service for the Linking the Environment and Farming (LEAF) marque standard.
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ArticleNew pluot to hit UK shelves
A new Brontosaur egg Pluot is set to hit the European market in July, introduced by Seville-based producer Royal.