All United Kingdom articles – Page 26
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ArticleCo-op food sales outperform UK convenience market
Food revenue and profits rise as Co-op invests in staff and stores, latest financial results reveal
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NewsLess than a third of children can identify beetroot or courgette, survey shows
Research suggests growing fruit and veg at school could be best way to introduce children to a more varied diet
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NewsWatercress industry bids farewell to pioneer Malcolm Isaac
Former boss of Hampshire Watercress and Vitacress Sales launched UK’s first pre-packed salad and persuaded M&S to run its first-ever TV advert for food
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Article£3.5m research project aims to advance soft-fruit breeding in the UK
Soft Fruit Genetic Improvement Network hopes to make major strides in improving UK self-sufficiency
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NewsFyffes research highlights pineapple storage failings
More than 80 per cent of consumers fail to store pineapples correctly, eating them later than is optimal, the group finds
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NewsGPG and F2 secure new UC Davis strawberry licences
Renowned US breeding centre has reached new international agreements with UK-based Global Plant Genetics and Mexican group Fresa Fortaleza
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ArticleDriscoll’s marks UK brand launch with ‘Devoted to Delicious’ campaign
Driscoll’s officially launches its brand in UK retail sector following acquisition of Berry Gardens Limited in 2022
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ArticleRick Clay named agricultural director at Greenvale
Former G’s senior executive will look to help drive growth and sustainability at Greenvale
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ArticleLidl and Tesco celebrate British apple success
Supermarkets have been ackowledged by the trade for their strong sales performance
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NewsCocaine discovered in banana boxes at German discount chain
Latest discovery follows similar recent incidents at Grand Frais in eastern France and Lidl in Berlin and Brandenberg
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ArticleLove British Food calls on government to prioritise community-focused strategy
Campaign says government should improve food education and offer free school meals
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NewsTech exists to decarbonise now, says Thermo King
Company representatives at UK event urge cold chain operators to embrace electrification and hybridisation without delay
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ArticlePrecision pollination project aims to boost strawberry yield and quality
Ground-breaking project involving UK Agri-Tech Centre, Angus Soft Fruits and Polybee tackles pollination challenges in polytunnels and glasshouses
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ArticleShoppers cutting down on food spend after summer holidays, data reveals
Slowdown in sales growth is due to “cooler weather” and consumers’ “return to regular routines”, according to NIQ
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ArticleMarket trends push up Irish potato production
A combination of cold weather and strong domestic demand has conspired to push up potato acreage across Ireland this year
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NewsNCGM urges more British growers to supply the market at BFF event
Chair of the Covent Garden Tenants Association, Gary Marshall, wants to see more partnerships between wholesalers and UK producers despite challenges
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ArticleNew solar arrays double Sysco GB’s renewable capacity
Major supplier made the move as part of ambitious emissions-reduction targets
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NewsHow can Spain strengthen its position in the UK fresh produce market?
Major players in Spanish supply – including AMFresh, G’s and Norton Folgate – met in London on 9 September to discuss the key opportunities for the special trade relationship
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ArticleAldi commits to net-zero targets
The Aldi South Group has committed to reduce absolute Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 52 per cent by 2030
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ArticleRail freight keeps UK moving, says Logistics UK
Latest government figures demonstrate beneficial impact to economy of using rail to transport goods, business group says