All United Kingdom articles – Page 850
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ArticleGilgrove gets first UK gras
The first UK asparagus of the season arrived at New Covent Garden Market this week.
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ArticleUK in tune on herbs
The consumption of fresh herbs continues to rise in the UK as dishes become more in tune with flavours long-since enjoyed throughout the rest of Europe. However, owing to an unfavourable climate which limits the number of viable varieties, the country is unable to compete with some of its neighbours in terms of production area.
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M&S advice a serious blow for UK Treasury
The advice of a senior European Court adviser could see M&S claim back £30 million in tax relief on losses in Europe.
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ArticleFirst English raspberries arrive
The first English raspberries are coming on stream thanks to pioneering work by Chris Tirrell, a KG grower.
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ArticleAsda boost for UK veg sector
UK vegetable producers have been given a boost thanks to a multi-million pound deal between Asda and Fullers Foods International.
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Turkish cherries receive UK praise
Turkish cherries are excellent but the export sector needs to work harder on traceability, delegates at a conference organised by StePac have been told.
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ArticleBritish tomatoes catch up
Despite the reported demand for home-grown produce, the area devoted to British tomato production has plummeted in recent years. This season has started with some pleasing prices and yields look promising but will the various promotions in store be enough to convince consumers that British is best? Elspeth Waters reports.
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ArticleM&S claims first with Jersey Royal
Marks & Spencer is claiming to be the first to stock Jersey Royals this Easter, although the premium priced potatoes cost as much as a steak.
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Indians to test new grape variety in UK market
Indian exporters are hoping to boost their credibility in the UK with a new variety of grape.
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ArticleRobots to save UK mushroom industry
A new robotics model developed by Warwick University could prove the salvation of the UK mushroom industry within a year.
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ArticleBritish Potato Council to continue
Following a statutory review, agriculture ministers from England, Scotland and Wales have agreed that the British Potato Council (BPC) should continue for a further term.
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Oranges and bananas in leukaemia link
Giving infants oranges and bananas regularly may halve their risk of developing childhood leukaemia, suggest the results of a new study.
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ArticleUK retailers need to share more
A South African supplier is calling on UK retailers to bring more to the party when it comes to the concept of partnership.
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ArticleBrazilian superfruit hits the UK
An importer is hoping to introduce the UK to a new super fruit from Brazil.
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ArticleUK still satsuma saviour
Satsumas have been the focus of much attention in recent months following the Save Our Satsumas campaign launched by Tesco and its category supplier Muñoz Mehadrin UK in April last year. The UK has become the principal market for the fruit but with an alleged increasing preference across Europe for less seedy, stronger tasting clementines, satsumas were rumoured to be facing possible extinction. Elspeth Waters reports.
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ArticleUK loss no Greek tragedy
The Greek citrus industry, whose once thriving lemon-growing sector has slid into terminal decline, has all but given up on the UK market. Tony Leighton reports.
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Plant health no joke for UK importers
Defra’s Plant Health Division will implement the amended European plant health regime from April 1, 2005, but
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Germans look for success with UK ideas
FRUIT LOGISTICA: A German company is hoping for success with the transportation of a UK concept to its home market.
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ArticleBrazil looks to UK for promotion
FRUIT LOGISTICA: Brazilian fruit producers are looking to UK retailers to help promote their produce.