All United Kingdom articles – Page 307
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NIAB EMR on the hunt for new research students
Horticultural research institute opens applications for six PhDs on research topics ranging from fruit flies to genotyping
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Gangmasters authority appoints interim CEO
Former police chief Roger Bannister will head up GLAA until permanent replacement is found for Paul Broadbent who died suddenly last year
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GBC2018: Planting for the future
Samuel Rowe of BerryWorld Group explains how the group is making its berry business more sustainable
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Pineapples fastest growing fruit, says Tesco
Tesco buyer Morgan Jaquemet said the tropical fruit could soon rival the stunning rise of the avocado from humble origins
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New method will extend Gala market window
The AHDB said a device for detecting Gala apples suitable for long-term storage will be available in the future
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FTA criticises Brexit transition deal
Costly customs checks “unavoidable” under guidelines agreed last week, warns Freight Transport Association
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Food and drink "most at risk from Brexit"
A joint industry report revealed British food and drink sector faces £7.8bn extra costs in the event of no-deal Brexit
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Video: Simon Trewin discusses bananas
SH Pratt commercial director gives his views on everything from tightening supply to pricing and new sources
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Challenges face citrus as sales stall
Supply problems in key growing regions aren’t helping in a year when volume sales have declined, but there are reasons for optimism
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Collaboration is key to R&D challenge
Opinion: Neil Hansford, food application specialist at Air Products, on why the industry must step up to ensure it does not suffer an R&D deficiency post-Brexit
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Aviko launches ‘hotter, crunchier’ new fries
Chips cook in just three minutes and stay hot and crunchy for longer than other varieties, potato processor says
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Pink Lady calls for entries in young food writers comp
Apple brand is partnering with Guild of Food Writers for second year in search for the next Jay Rayner or Nigella Lawson
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“Substantial progress” made in green farming
Environmental farming charity LEAF revealed encouraging new figures for sustainable production practises
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Hoverflies offer ‘dual benefit to strawberry growers’
New research by NIAB EMR shows that insect eats aphids as well as pollinating strawberry plants, helping to boost yields
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Old teach young in organic growing project
Campaign will see parents and grandparents teaching children to grow herbs in bid to boost food knowledge and health
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Retailers get behind World Water Day
Tesco and Sainsbury's among supermarkets pledging to reduce water stress in arable land
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Bayer outlines bee neonics study
Bayer, Exeter University and Rothamsted Research identify enzymes in bees that determine sensitivity to neonicotinoids
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M&S hires new MD to 'overhaul' food arm
Stuart Machin will take up the newly coined role of managing director of food in April to help return profit growth to the retailer
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Fyffes urges Ireland to 'go bananas'
The Irish banana suppliers are raising cash for a good cause ahead of National Banana Day
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Ocado reveals near zero waste figures
The online retailer attributed its efficiency to a dynamic redistribution network including charities and zoos