All United Kingdom articles – Page 357
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ArticleQueen’s speech focuses on Brexit
Brexit dominated the long-awaited Queen’s Speech following the UK election, the Conservatives lining up an Agriculture Bill to support farmers once they are taken out of CAP
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ArticleConsumers keen to get vocal
Over a quarter of all shoppers are open to conversational commerce, according to IGD
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ArticleCo-op bunch shows off best of British
Retailer introduces ever-changing £8 bouquet to put seasonal British flowers in the spotlight over the summer
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ArticleRebrand boosts Jazz apple's popularity
Branded apple is now understood to be the sixth most-popular variety in the UK, where it also leads in terms of growth
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ArticleCampaign looks to put peas on plates
Great British Pea Week will be focusing its attention on school dinners as it looks to improve kids' health
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ArticleWealth gap causing 'existential crisis' in consumer goods
Rising income inequality challenges business models underpinning entire consumer goods industry, report warns
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VideoFruitnet speaks to BBC World about avocados
Mike Knowles discusses recent dramatic growth in the global avocado market on Talking Business with Aaron Heslehurst
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AnalysisWhy have avocados become so popular?
Fruitnet was invited to answer that question this week on the BBC show Talking Business with Aaron Heslehurst
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ArticleBerry prices 'could soar' over labour fears
Major new report spells out the dangers of falling production and skyrocketing prices if a new labour scheme is not introduced
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ArticleMDS open for more member companies
Produce grad scheme is looking for more member companies as it unveils expansion plans and new training format
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ArticleAsda investment adds up for avocados
New machine that tests fruit's acoustic resonance has enabled the retailer to sell it at different levels of ripeness
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ArticleTesco launches 100 per cent fruit lolly
Watermelon ice lolly said to be a first, as fruit and salad fly off the shelves during the June heatwave
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ArticleHot weather ‘likely to cause broccoli shortages’
Recent hot weather set to dent volumes, particularly in broccoli, New Covent Garden Market supplier expects
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ArticleTesco don't fear the reaper
Supermarket reports doubling of availability of Carolina Reaper chilli pepper as hot weather brings early season start
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ArticleM&S launches laser label avos
Mack has supplied M&S with its first laser labeled avocados in a move that will reduce packaging and cut the carbon footprint
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ArticleRooting for convenience
Carrot and parsnip growers are looking to tap into modern consumer trends to help grow a mature category
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ArticleCherries suffer sales slump
A decline in frequency of purchase has hurt the British cherry market, but volumes are looking good for the season ahead
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ArticleSpecial report: Going Dutch
From premium brands to direct supply contracts to retailers, businesses in the Netherlands are preparing for a new era of trading relationships with the UK. Nina Pullman went to visit
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ArticleInterview: Union Jack
British Growers has been expanding its sphere of influence under the direction of Jack Ward, who believes the industry is on the cusp of further growth. Michael Barker went to meet him
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ArticlePrice row amid stonefruit glut
European retailers have been accused of keeping prices artificially high despite an abundant crop, while sterling is also proving an issue