All United Kingdom articles – Page 456
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ArticleTesco plans trial of free fruit scheme
Fifteen stores in Scotland will provide free pieces of fruit to children as part of a four-week trial
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ArticleMildew fungicide granted extension for minor use
A fungicide that controls powdery mildew in cucumbers has been granted an Extension of Authorisation for Minor Use
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ArticleGrowers urged to ‘share their story’
Next year’s Open Farm Sunday will celebrate the diversity of farming under new theme as growers urged to sign up
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ArticleSouth African fruit industry launches chef competition
Cook South Africa competition asks young chefs to create dishes using South African fruit to win placement at top restaurant
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ArticleBoxall leaves LEAF after 16 years
Well-known director made redundant after his role was integrated into existing head office positions
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ArticlePrices plummet due to cauliflower glut
Warm temperatures mean growers are harvesting January crops this week amid warnings of possible supply gap in early 2016
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ArticleEden Project 'hot rocks' plan entails fresh produce plots
The Cornish visitor attraction is bidding for part of a £12 million EU fund awarded to Cornwall to build a geothermal plant
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ArticleUK props up poor Brazilian melon campaign
Contrasting fortunes between UK and European market highlights need for more cohesive marketing strategy on the continent
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ArticleStrong salad sales help Bakkavor grow revenue
The food manufacturing giant's Q3 result for the 13 weeks ending 26 September 2015 saw it post a turnover of £419.9 million
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ArticleMuñoz firm's juice bar party to kick off Spain citrus season
The juice bar is expected to see tens of thousands of Londoners exposed to the products, and receiving a 'unique taste of Spain'
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ArticleClimate change worsens Syria crisis
Manmade global warming is exacerbating the situation in Syria, says study, deepening the drought and leading to mass displacement and regional tension
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ArticleWaitrose sales up, spearheaded by strong fruit figures
The retailer said that it believed this was thanks in part to a Christmas direct marketing campaign "landing with customers"
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ArticleDigital bid to link organic retailers with consumers
Soil Association's Organic Christmas Market 'will be the biggest yet', and aims to capitalise on strong online sales of organic products
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ArticleOnion grower raises cash to help cancer charity
More than £11,000 handed to Cancer Research by Stourgarden from sales of the company’s exclusive Rosanna Pink Onion packs at Tesco
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ArticleNew shipping route links UK and Portugal
New route will call at European and Portuguese ports three times a week provided by shipping firms MacAndrews and OPDR
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ArticleEustice calls for supply chain adjustment
Defra minister argues that small farmers are having to take on a disproportionate level of risk
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VideoVideo: Greenvale hosts environmental day
Greenvale has hosted an open day for other food production companies to learn about its green initiatives
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ArticleCatering giant ‘adding more veg’ to popular dishes
Sodexo’s new Green & Lean menu pilot, developed with WWF, aims to increase nutrition and reduce environmental impact of school meals
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ArticleSpanish lemons in short supply
Spanish lemons could be in short supply in the UK in the new year, due to reduced crop volumes
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ArticleAgrovista chairman retires after 43 years
James Robertson joined the company in 1972 as a graduate trainee before working his way up to senior roles