All United Kingdom articles – Page 351
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ArticleThe rise of the populists
With populism growing across the world, the Financial Times’ chief economics commentator has warned the consumer goods sector that it must heed its rise. Fred Searle spoke to Martin Wolf about how this affects fresh produce in the UK
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ArticleKelly Holmes leads first Goatham Great Kent Cycle Ride
Charity cycle ride raised over £45,000 with riders completing 220 miles over three days
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ArticleLongstanding member of seed industry retires
CN Seeds business development manager Charles Seddon is retiring after 38 years in the seed business
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ArticleHazera to stock Syngenta leek varieties
Seed company has partnered with Syngenta to strengthen its leek portfolio and develop new hybrid varieties
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ArticleMack donates over £15k to childrens’ hospital
Supplier has raised money for Great Ormond Street Hospital through a variety of events held during the last year
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ArticleProduce sales spike by seven per cent
Shoppers spent an additional £170 million on fruit and veg to offset indulgent purchases during recent hot weather
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ArticleSpecial report: Managing millennials
Luisa Cheshire asks how firms can attract and retain fresh talent at a challenging time for the UK produce industry
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ArticleAldi makes Welsh potato commitment
Discounter has said its new Cardiff DC will allow it to supply Welsh-grown potatoes to stores across Wales
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ArticleFresh produce and the over-60s: the truth
Older shoppers spend more on produce than younger generations, but this is often ignored by brands, writes Kantar's Chris Cowan
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ArticleTesco launches nationwide same day delivery
Retailer said it has become the first supermarket to offer same day delivery across the UK
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ArticleWaitrose launches new spiralised beetroot
Retailer said sales of beetroot are rising across various formats including 164 per cent sales increase in the Duchy Organic brand
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ArticleVitacress helping to tackle river phosphate levels
Producer is working with salmon and trout conservation body to help reduce phosphate levels in the River Itchen
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ArticleLinkfresh releases ERP suite update
Announcement marks the first release of the suite on the reengineered Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform
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ArticlePromote overlooked veg mid aisle, retailers told
The Food Foundation has launched a new online guide for retailers to help them sell more vegetables
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ArticleCalls to remove Jersey tax on fresh produce
Removing fruit and veg from a five per cent Goods and Services Tax on the Channel Island could help improve diets
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ArticleNew coir line promises soft-fruit yield boon
Botanicoir launches new substrate at Fruit Focus that it says brings numerous benefits to berry growers
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ArticleIGD: ‘Sector must adapt to summer shopping habits’
Families opt for bigger shopping trips, eat healthier and try to save money during school summer holidays, according to new research
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ArticleThe rise of the juneberry
Juneberries may be virtually unheard of in the UK, but this environmentally-friendly berry has big potential according to the country’s only commercial grower. Fred Searle meets Sophie Sidaway
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ArticleGove outlines vision for ‘green Brexit’
Major speech from Defra minister has strong focus on farm subsidies linked to environmental protection
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ArticleGrower moves into eggs due to Brexit labour fears
SEF is investing £5m in a new free range egg operation after ‘total disregard’ by government for crucial labour supply in veg