All United Kingdom articles – Page 868
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English Apples and Pears slams supermarkets
Adrian Barlow, chief executive of English Apples and Pears, blames UK supermarket store managers for the downfall of the English apple industry in an article in The Telegraph.
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UK top fruit targets food-service
Chairman of the Marden Fruit Show Society Robert Mitchell, pictured, calls for more research and the need to target the catering sector during the opening of the National Fruit Show on October 17.
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Asda backs British
UK supermarket Asda is backing UK top fruit this autumn to celebrate the country's best harvest for many years.
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English apple season opens
English Apples & Pears launched the new season at Kensington Palace's Orangery on September 19 with growers, marketeers, wholesalers and retailers on the guest list.
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UK top fruit outlook reviewed
The forthcoming English top fruit crop is expected to be significantly higher than originally forecast.
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Big four's UK focus
A quartet of overseas retail groups have their sights set on the UK, according to analyst IGD.
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Early season Israeli exotics arrive in UK
Agrexco receives its first shipments of Israeli produce. The kuobo is one of the more unusual products included this year.
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UK onion update predicts variable season
A wet spring and reduced plantings have both contributed to a predicted shortfall in the UK onion crop.
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UK organics market shows fastest growth
The UK market has the highest market growth in Europe - despite low production rates. This is among the findings of a new strategic study by Organic Monitor.
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British raspberry production prepares for growth
UK raspberry suppliers target market expansion while enjoying healthy sales in the summer sun.
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Budgens features UK producers in promotional campaign
Budgens underlines commitment to UK growers with the launch of a new campaign promoting their produce.
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Global food safety organisation gets UK retail backing
A number of leading international retailers sign up to a new food project, the Global Food Safety Initiative.
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UK strawberry sales rocket in summer sun
Recent hot weather gives boost to UK strawberry sales as well as speeding up crop development.
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Poor weather hits UK gras
Despite an increase in planted area to 870 hectares, UK production of asparagus is predicted to fall in 2001 following cold, wet weather.
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Veg UK caters for caterers
Veg UK has developed a new handpicked potato pack specifically for caterers.
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Survey shows dire state of UK agriculture
A survey by Lloyds TSB shows that UK agriculture was in trouble even before the outbreak of foot and mouth, and that many farmers are struggling to make ends meet.
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UK multiples prepare for latest BPC campaign
The "Britain's kids go free" new potato campaign is set to start at the end of June in stores across the UK.
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Chilean avocado delegation visits UK
The Hass Avocado Committee of Chile visits London in order to spread news of the country's rising production of the fruit.
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British Strawberry day targets UK strawberry consumption
British Strawberry day promises a host of events around the country, with the theme this year being British Summer Sweethearts.
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British Potato 2001 lays roots with Courage
A large crop of potatoes has been planted to be ready in time for a British Potato 2001 exhibition harvesting demonstration.