All United Kingdom articles – Page 7
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ArticleUK consumers want more action on plastic packaging reduction
According to research from specialist polymer manufacturer Aquapak, consumers would like to see bolder steps from UK retailers and brands on reducing plastic packaging
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NewsDP World’s Modal Shift Programme moves 100,000 rail containers
Share of rail freight for onward journeys by containers arriving by sea at DP World Southampton has risen to more than 30 per cent
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ArticleShoppers are more loyal to stores since Covid, says Kantar
Analysis of five-year trend shows changes in consumer shopping and consumption patterns
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ArticleTesco extends Fruit & Veg for Schools programme
Supermarket commits an additional £4 million to areas most in need
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ArticleComing soon: FPJ Tech & Packaging Special
FPJ’s Tech & Packaging Special gives you the inside track on the innovations making the sector more efficient and sustainable than ever before
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ArticleCourtauld Commitment becomes UK Food and Drink Pact
Rebrand aims to give fresh clarity to the ambitions of the commitment
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ArticleMorrisons unveils series of management appointments
It’s all change at the top as Morrisons makes a number of hires, including from other supermarkets
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ArticleCauliflower left to waste as British growers demand more support
Growers say supermarkets are prioritising imports over British production
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ArticleBumblebee project wins first LEAF Caroline Drummond scholarship
Initiative aims to form the first bumblebee-focused farmer cluster groups in the UK
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NewsTrade bodies call for greater support on seasonal labour after scheme extension
Industry bodies welcome five-year extension of Seasonal Worker Scheme but continue calls for a rolling scheme, nine-month visas and sustained numbers
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AnalysisPotential for more UK fruit exports to Singapore
Market opportunities are likely to increase as Singaporean economy continues to recover from Covid and tourism rebounds
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ArticlePrivate labels in strong growth across European FMCG
Circana report analyses the performance in France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain and the UK
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ArticleScientific breakthrough could mean more drought-resistant crops
University of Nottingham study focuses on the traits that drive plant leaf growth
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NewsNon-browning bananas given green light for March debut
Biotech group Tropic says it is ready to roll out gene-edited bananas that don’t go brown, as well as others with extended shelf-life
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ArticleEight-week-early British asparagus hits Waitrose shelves
Grower New Forest Fruit has used modern techniques to extend the British season
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ArticlePositive picture for organics as strong sales growth reported
Soil Association Certification’s latest Organic Market Report gives many reasons for optimism
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NewsConventional shipping programme from South Africa is growing in stature
Exporters are supporting the country’s conventional shipping programme to counter wind delays in Cape Town
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NewsSteve Reed slated on inheritance tax at NFU Conference
Under-fire Defra secretary announces measures to boost farmers’ profitability but refuses to budge on inheritance tax and caveats seasonal worker extension with intention to reduce visa numbers in future
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ArticleCôte d’Ivoire’s ADF Agro focuses on premium mango market in Europe
Challenges remain in terms of accessing raw materials and adapting to the changing climate, but Côte d’Ivoire’s mango exporters see opportunities in Europe’s premium market
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ArticleLEAF conference calls for climate action
LEAF calls for increased industry collaboration and financial support to accelerate the transition to climate-smart agriculture