All United Kingdom articles – Page 850

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Further UK potato blight outbreaks

2003-06-04T00:00:00Z

There have been further reports of potato blight in the UK this week taking the total of outbreaks to six

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UK pepper pot grows

2003-05-14T00:00:00Z

Dutch giant The Greenery is predicting an increase in demand for capsicum in the UK this year, as more consumers catch on to thehealth benefits and versatility of the product.

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Tesco boost for UK growers

2003-04-29T00:00:00Z

Tesco has announced that it is sourcing an extra £15 million of UK produce following research into new ways of growing fruit and vegetables outside the traditional UK seasons.

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UK asparagus in full swing

2003-04-25T00:00:00Z

The UK asparagus season has yet to reach full swing, according to the Asparagus Grower's Association.

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Nispero establishes UK presence

2003-04-17T00:00:00Z

Foods from Spain has launched a nationwide campaign to establish Nispero in the UK market.

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Jersey Royals set for harvesting

2003-03-24T00:00:00Z

Despite heavy frosts the prospects for Jersey Royals look good

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Jersey Royal set for harvesting

2003-03-24T00:00:00Z

Despite heavy frosts the prospects for Jersey Royal look good.

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NFU appoints new face of UK horticulture

2003-03-17T00:00:00Z

The National Farmers' Union has appointed Graham Ward to be its new face and voice of UK horticulture.

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Florette eyes UK growth

2003-03-14T00:00:00Z

French salads giant has further expansion plans in the UK.

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UK horticulture is "marginal"

2003-03-06T00:00:00Z

The sustainability of UK horticulture is "at best marginal", Robert Balicki, chairman of the Northcourt Group, part of Worldwide Fruit, told Horticulture in Focus.

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UK growers receive reward

2003-03-04T00:00:00Z

A specialist onion and potato grower from Shefford in Bedforshire is this year's Grower of the Year.

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Royale opening for Jersey tomatoes

2003-03-04T00:00:00Z

First Jersey Royale tomatoes sold in Manchester.

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English to have their say

2003-03-03T00:00:00Z

The department for environment, food & rural affairs (Defra) has launched a consultation process to allow those people in England to care about rural issues as well as stakeholders in the rural economy, to give their views on how the government's rural policies can better be delivered.

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Somerfield puts first UK toms on show

2003-02-13T00:00:00Z

Somerfield will range UK toms, grown in the Isle of Wight, next week, one of the earliest starts ever for home-grown cherries at multiple retail level.

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Asda stays loyal to UK growers

2003-02-12T00:00:00Z

Asda today (Wednesday) spoke out about its loyalty to UK produce and the commitment it offers its entire grower base.

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UK romantics revealed

2003-02-06T00:00:00Z

People in the East of England are most likely to buy their loved ones flowers this Valentine's Day

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UK farmers must stay positive

2003-01-31T00:00:00Z

Lord Haskins told delegates at a farming conference this week that the future was brighter for them than they may have thought.

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Butternut squash makes UK debut

2003-01-29T00:00:00Z

Turkish butternut squash is making its debut on the UK market and enjoying considerable success.

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Boost for UK food packaging industry

2003-01-23T00:00:00Z

Eleven organisations were today awarded accreditation certificates confirming to customers their understanding of food packaging requirements.

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British Potato 2003 secures new sponsor

2003-01-16T00:00:00Z

Belchim Crop Protection is a new sponsor for the BPC's two-day business and technical event British Potato 2003.