All United Kingdom articles – Page 851
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ArticleAustralians aim for higher UK profile
FRUIT LOGISTICA: Australian producers were on hand to raise their profile at Fruit Logistica in Berlin last week, and plan to increase their exports to the UK.
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Israel makes grapefruit gains in UK
Israeli citrus importers are celebrating an excellent season on grapefruit so far.
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ArticleExpansion plans for Jersey Royal
Jersey Royal producers hope to expand their operations outside of potatoes and into the UK mainland.
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ArticleUK cues tip the balance
With tightening margins and rationalisation, English cucumber growers are being forced to balance the need for minimising overheads while producing higher volumes for longer periods. However, with the current instability of Spanish temperatures, now may be the time to invest in the technology required for year-round production. Elspeth Waters reports.
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ArticleUK seeks alternatives as Spanish freeze takes toll
It is a case of filling the gaps with fruit from other sources as supplies from Spain continue to be severely disrupted.
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UK toms make early start
The UK tomato season has kicked off slightly early this year with growers cautiously optimistic for a better campaign than in 2004.
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ArticleResidue-free UK apples?
A leading fruit grower said it is confident it will be able to offer residue-free English apples by next season.
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Waitrose claims first for UK cherry tomatoes
Waitrose is laying claim to being the first retailer to stock UK grown cherry tomatoes, from the Isle of Wight.
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ArticleGreenery UK director to leave
Frans van der Burg will be released from his position as director of the UK business unit of the Greenery on February 1.
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Ugandan bananas on course for UK
Ugandan exporters are carrying out a trial shipment of bananas by land and sea via Mombasa to Felixtowe Port in the UK with the hope of opening up a new land/sea route.
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UK food retailers enjoy record quarter
TNS Superpanel data reveals a record quarter for supermarket takings in the UK in the final quarter of 2004.
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ArticleWhen, why and where UK eats its grapes
Grapes are a popular favourite with consumers, and according to TNS there were around 833 million grape consumption occasions last year.
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UK success for Chilean avocado
Chilean avocado exports to the UK market have more than doubled since the beginning of September.
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ArticleEnglish apple industry needs to take reality check
Adrian Barlow, chief executive of English Apples & Pears is not against the principle behind Bifga’s vision for the future of English top fruit (FPJ last week), but says that the realities of the UK and global marketplace need to be taken into account.
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ArticleUK government increases backing for fresh produce
The government has put more weight behind fruit and vegetables in its latest initiative to reduce childhood obesity and other health problems.
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ArticleEnglish apple growers called to meeting
A meeting to be held at East Malling Research on January 31 will ask British top-fruit growers to unite behind the aim of “more self sufficiency”.
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ArticleBudgens supports UK growers
Budgens is continuing its support of UK growers with the launch of a 100 per cent English Braeburn fortnight.
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ArticleInstant British identity for fruit
Packaging link-up produces new British liners for Tesco top fruit.
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ArticleOpportunity for UK onions
The British Onion Producers’ Association (Bopa) is trying to turn a poor start to the season around declaring there are opportunities for UK growers.
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