All United Kingdom articles – Page 853
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ArticleEgyptians look to fill UK market void
The Egyptian potato sector has been successful in moving to large-scale farming and becoming a major export commodity for the country. Continuing compliance with EU industry standards and technological developments will increase the overall competitiveness of this main export crop, writes Anabella de Sousa.
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ArticleMajorcan exporter nears half-century of UK supply
The Majorcan potato and fresh produce business nowadays known as Viuda d’Antoni Serra was started back in 1928 by farmer Antoni Serra Cardell, to sell produce from his farm. It was the first Majorcan potato exporter to the UK, reports Anabella de Sousa.
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ArticleSomerfield supports British spuds in-store
Somerfield is currently growing its potato business in terms of both volume and value. The supermarket’s category buyer Pat Lees explained to John Broy the need for good supplier relationships and the importance of developing new potato products.
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Fuel prices rocket on Yukos concerns
A financial crisis at Russian oil giant Yukos has caused concern across the oil world and sent prices spiraling to new highs.
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ArticleBritish Summer Fruits to sponsor Fruitstock
British Summer Fruits is to sponsor Fruitstock, the free two-day music festival organised by Innocent, the makers of Innocent Smoothies.
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ArticleBritish asparagus booms
Six UK companies that grow, market and distribute asparagus have jointly funded a national PR campaign to promote the British 2004 Asparagus Season - Barfoots, Bomfords, Exotic Farm Produce, Kitchen Garden Produce, Mack Multiples and Tuddenham Hall.
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UK economy at strongest point since Millennium
The UK economy is in better health than at any time since the turn of the century, according to a new report.
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ArticleUK potato planting figures released
The BPC has released its first estimates for the planted area of potatoes in the UK this season.
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Chinese breakthrough for UK seed
UK seed potatoes should soon be allowed onto the Chinese markets.
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ArticleRecord June for British strawberries
Sales of British strawberries rose to record levels in June.
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ArticleUK stonefruit expecting heavy volumes
The UK cherry crop is still expected to be larger in volume than last year despite recent rainfall.
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ArticleUK asparagus marches on
In this week’s focus on asparagus, the Journal takes a look at the performance of the 2004 UK asparagus season. Growers have joined forces, working closely with retailers and distributors to push the product forward.
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ArticleEnglish Bramley growers launch fightback
English Bramley growers are at last fighting back against cheap processed fruit from Northern Ireland
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Private label gains market share in UK
The Private Label Manufacturers Associations (PLMA) released the latest market share figures in its 2004 yearbook.
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ArticleUK strawbs set for 12-month window
Redeva's Ronnie McNicol believes soon we'll be eating UK strawberries all year round.
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ArticleRedbridge blooms for its UK customers
Redbridge Produce and Flowers has released a variety of new products and services across its wholesale branches.
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UK organic food and wine fair this July
The Organic Food and Wine Fair will take place from July 10 to 11 at Royton Organic Gardens.
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ArticleThe big benefits of British summer fruit
On May 24, to celebrate the beginning of British berry season, British Summer Fruits released to all national and regional media the results of a research study into the benefits of strawberries and raspberries. The research was conducted on the association’s behalf by leading nutritionist and founder of the Institute for Optimum Nutrition Patrick Holford, and is part of British Summer Fruits campaign to shift the emphasis of eating strawberries and raspberries from special-occasion, dessert fruits to everyday, any time, super foods.
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ArticleSainsbury's support for British tomatoes
Sainsbury’s teamed up with its suppliers and the Tomato Growers Association (TGA) to mark the beginning of the inaugural British Tomato Week at the chain’s Holborn hq.