All United Kingdom articles – Page 316
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"New varieties can help solve issues we face"
Jamie Smith, from The James Hutton Institute, says that new pressures facing growers and retailers can be offset with smart farming and new varieties
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UK organic sales hit record high
Six per cent rise in sales takes the organic market back to pre-recession levels, with fresh produce performing well
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British Cameo output set to double
Growers plan to invest in new orchards, with the well-storing variety set to complete 12-month English apple availability
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"Veganuary" helps boost veg sales
The healthy eating trend saw consumers ditch meat for 29 per cent of evening meals, with spinach sales doubling in the past year
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Parliament re-launches labour inquiry
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee said it will investigate any improvement or deterioration in agricultural recruitment
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Using ozone to boost shelf life
Berry Gardens have teamed up with tech firm Anacail to use ozone in their packaging for a longer shelf life and waste reduction
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Asda to scrap single-use plastic bags
Supermarket announces new plastic reduction strategy that will see 5p plastic bags phased out by end of 2018
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Tesco names Booker CEO as new UK boss
Charles Wilson to take charge of Tesco's retail and wholesale business for UK and Ireland following expected £3.7 billion merger in March
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Young entrepreneur sees juice sales double
26-year-old Alex Auger says The Juice Executive turned over more than £1 million last year
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Supplier ‘does not foresee’ repeat Spanish shortages
Reynolds says its supply is “more or less back to normal” after cold snap in Spain caused some to fear shortfalls
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Morrisons to cut 1,500 middle managers
Fourth largest retailer becomes latest to announce thousands of job losses as supermarkets continue to adapt to rise of the discounters
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The crucial Linc
At a time when there are serious concerns over the next generation of scientists and technical experts coming through, the National Centre for Food Manufacturing is stepping up to the plate
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Return to the high street
Price, health considerations and a growing preference for top-up shopping are all contributing to a mini revival for independent greengrocers
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Aldi commits to halve food waste by 2030
Discounter's UK and Ireland business joins network of organisations working towards Target 12.3 of UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
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£500k grant for redistribution
Defra has announced a new grant to help combat unnecessary food waste
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Total Produce acquires Burbank
Bradford-based wholesaler becomes latest addition to rapidly expanding Total Produce portfolio
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Turning food waste from rubbish to riches
A major new international project is transforming surplus fruit and veg into business opportunities through a range of diverse projects
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The war on waste
The UK still only rescues less than ten per cent of its edible surpluses, but the fight against food waste has gathered real momentum in the past few years
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Black vine weevil has a new Nemasys
New research has confirmed that Nemasys L provides better control of black vine weevil in strawberries than other nematode species
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BerryWorld completes Beekers tie-up
UK-headquartered soft-fruit company announces tie up between Beekers and BerryWorld Europe, plus a new division in France