All United Kingdom articles – Page 845

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    UK retailers back Efsis standards

    2002-12-12T00:00:00Z

    A recent Efsis survey shows UK retailers are backing a drive for certification against the Standard of Food Packaging Materials.

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    UK produce recieves Christmas bonus

    2002-11-25T00:00:00Z

    The NFU is urging shoppers to buy home grown produce for their Christmas supplies. This is in the light of research showing £36 million is spent each festive period on imported food.

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    UK boasts firm leader in fruit testing technology

    2002-11-21T00:00:00Z

    A new concept in fruit firmness testing technology is now being marketed to the global fresh produce industry by UK company Sinclair IQ.

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    Meredith wins British Potato Industry Award

    2002-11-19T00:00:00Z

    Recognising his 31 years in the industry, Bob Meredith has won a prestigious award. British Potato Council chairman David Walker presented the award at the Seed Industry Conference in Perth last week.

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    South African fruit committed to UK market

    2002-11-18T00:00:00Z

    Fruit South Africa has spoken about its formation and commitment to the UK market. Chairman Graham Malcolm said it was necessary for the industry to speak with one voice to address all issues.

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    Magrabi deepens UK commitment

    2002-11-03T00:00:00Z

    Egyptian fresh-produce supplier Magrabi Agriculture is strengthening its commitment to the UK market having been certified compliant to BRC standard issue 3 this autumn.

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    British is best at Olympia

    2002-09-18T00:00:00Z

    Home-grown fruit was top of the agenda at this year's Restaurant Show

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    Lorry drivers are among top UK craftsmen

    2002-09-12T00:00:00Z

    The FTA acknowledges UK lorry drivers as top craftsmen. Hauliers have a great deal of expert knowledge and skills which often go unrecognised by the UK public.

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    UK bound avos survive heat

    2002-09-12T00:00:00Z

    Two heat-waves in Israel during June and July, when temperatures soared to 40°C, have reduced the country's avocado crop.

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    British bite back

    2002-09-12T00:00:00Z

    Tesco has launched a Bite Into British campaign, in a bid to boost sales and promote awareness of home-grown apple varieties.

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    Florette officially announces UK expansion plans

    2002-09-10T00:00:00Z

    Florette officially announces expansion plans in Lichfield, as reported in the Journal two months ago.

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    Anthurium to take the UK by storm

    2002-09-09T00:00:00Z

    Anthurium houseplants to be launched in the UK, following huge success in the Netherlands. Rijnplant will showcase the plant at GLEE in its Love Collection.

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    British Retail Consortium slams MEP packaging vote

    2002-09-03T00:00:00Z

    The BRC has hit out at the European Parliament's plans for increased packaging regulation.

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    Supermarkets urged to support UK organic industry

    2002-08-08T00:00:00Z

    The NFU icalls for all supermarkets to follow Tesco's example and lend support to UK organic farmers. Tesco has set up a working group to boost sales by 2006.

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    £10m boost for UK mushrooms

    2002-07-26T00:00:00Z

    Heveco is boosting its year round mushroom supply. Volumes will multiply by six to 400 tonnes. Heveco's £10m development programme is behind the move.

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    British Strawberry Fair

    2002-07-05T00:00:00Z

    Celebrity chefs and local cooks tempted visitors to the first British Strawberry Fair. Tastings were offered and new recipe book launched. Growers were on hand to answer any questions.

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    Private label in the UK remains top in Europe

    2002-07-03T00:00:00Z

    UK still Europe's largest private label market.Data shows volume and value dropped by one point in 2001.

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    UK is eating more fruit

    2002-06-20T00:00:00Z

    UK consumers are eating 12 per cent more fresh fruit than they were five years ago, according to the latest IGD report on UK food consumption habits which suggests the popularity of convenience food is continuing to rise.

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    Fruit is a favourite snack in the UK

    2002-06-17T00:00:00Z

    Fruit is rivalling chocolate in the nation's affections as a favourite snack. In a recent poll, half of respondents said they chose to snack on fruit rather than sweets. However, chocolate is still the UK's top selling snack food.

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    UK forum for horticulture ready to go

    2002-05-23T00:00:00Z

    Meeting in London of major industry interests heralds first step towards creation of national body for the sector.