All United Kingdom articles – Page 297
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ArticleFirst British peonies reach Waitrose
Retailer says sales of the flowers are on the rise and were further boosted by the royal wedding
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ArticleBritish strawberry season kicks off
Cold start to year has contributed to slower ripening, which British Summer Fruits hopes will boost quality
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ArticleBakkavor growth on track
Prepared produce specialist says 1.5 per cent sales rise in the year so far is in line with expectations
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ArticleCrunch time for casual dining
Dubbed the ‘casual dining crunch’, the recent outbreak of restaurant closures across Britain is hurting fresh produce suppliers
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ArticleNFU keen to avoid glyphosate resistance
Union working with industry stakeholders to stop resistance to chemical developing in UK
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ArticleNew pesticide bot uses solar energy
Swiss start up ecoRobotix hope their machine will help bring about a more sustainable agriculture
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ArticleWarm weather sparks Bruchid beetle warning
Pest has already been spotted in bean crops with farmers warned to expect egg laying
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ArticleM&S accelerates store closures
The retailer announced plans to close 100 stores in total over the next four years, including their Simply Food outlets
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ArticleTesco to bin 'Best Before' dates
The retailer cited confusion over the label's meaning possibly causing unnecessary food waste as behind the move
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ArticleLidl ‘planning online deliveries’
Discounter thought to be looking to move into e-commerce following creation of new holding company in UK
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ArticleLTA confirms Del Monte partnership
Association reveals Del Monte is to become the official fruit of British tennis
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ArticleSocial media helps potato sales recover
AHDB figures reveal improving perceptions of potatoes have helped boost sales in the past three years after marketing efforts
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ArticleIn defence of plastic packaging manufacturers
Graham Kershaw, owner of Macpac, on why he feels packaging manufacturers are being wrongly vilified in the press
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ArticleOn the cress of a wave
With the UK watercress season well underway, Michael Barker spoke to Tom Amery, managing director of The Watercress Company, to hear the latest growth plans for the crop
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ArticleJD Cooling expands with new office opening
The £20million British cooling company has opened a fifth office in the South East as it continues to grow since its founding in 2000
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ArticleOrganic farmland expands for first time since 2008
Total organic area returns to growth after almost a decade of decline
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ArticleFPJ Live 2018: Book now to secure your place
Flagship conference, which takes place on 9 October and promises an exciting new format, is now open for registrations
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ArticleCharity expands veg voucher scheme
Alexandra Rose Charity launches ‘veg prescription’ scheme to Southwark in bid to tackle childhood obesity in deprived areas
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ArticleWatercress season kicks off with a cart
One of Britain's largest watercress suppliers, The Watercress Company, delivered their first batch to Tesco in traditional style
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ArticleAsda grows for fourth quarter in a row
Supermarket’s recovery continues ahead of possible tie-up with Sainsbury’s