All Climate articles – Page 19
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NewsBumper harvest predicted for British raspberries this year
Growers are predicting an extended season that could last into November
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NewsDrought-like conditions of UK heatwave leaves crops wilting
Growers have warned a host of UK crops have stopped growing due to the heatwave
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NewsPotatoes and asparagus hit by 'Beast from the East' weather
Impact of last week’s weather could delay start of the asparagus season in some affected areas by about two weeks, growers have warned
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NewsCadbury’s resumes chocolate production at Bournville plant
The facility came to a near halt yesterday when Severn Trent Water cut off the water to repair local pipes
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Comment & OpinionFrom Blitz spirit to looting, the Beast from the East reveals the best and worst of UK retail
One supermarket with no bread, eggs and meat is the rarest of events, yet this was a scene being played out at hundreds stores, large and small, across the UK
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NewsStores returning to normal after Beast from the East chaos
The Co-op said it had to close 10 stores for ’a short period’ as supermarkets and convenience stores return to normal trading
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NewsHeatwave-hit mults face criticism over chiller failures
Social media is awash with reports of fridges breaking down as the mercury topped 30 degrees
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Comment & OpinionPat's 'Heatwave' advice for convenience store owners everywhere
About this time every year the papers report on a forthcoming heatwave…
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NewsGrowers play down threat of potential drought on UK crops
The UK had just 47% of its average April rainfall over the past month according to the Met Office
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NewsHeatwave brings temporary boost to supermarket sales
Supermarket sales were boosted by soaring temperatures earlier this month – but fell off when cooler weather returned.
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NewsCold and wet weather hits sales of summer food and drink
Cool and damp weather has dented sales of summer favourites - and a chilly start to June won’t have improved the situation
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Analysis & FeaturesMet Office forecasts feel of weather to turn rain into gain
A new Met Office service aims to improve retail forecasting by predicting not just the weather but how it makes people fee…
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NewsRoyal Gala apple crop threatened by hot Brazilian weather
Retailers are likely to find it harder and more expensive than usual to source Royal Gala apples this year…
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Analysis & FeaturesEl Niño weather phenomenon to return in 2014
Brace yourselves: El Niño looks like it’s on its way back…
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NewsHot 2013 helped ice cream sales rocket
Ice cream was hot stuff in 2013, with Brits buying the equivalent of 22 million more 500ml tubs than the year before…
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NewsCidermakers warn of long-term effects of flooding
Cider makers are monitoring orchards to assess how much damage the recent flooding and storms have done…
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Comment & OpinionCalamity can provide an excellent customer service opportunity
I’m writing this in Datchet, Berkshire, where I’m stranded at home due to the flooding…
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NewsGallo warns of higher risotto prices after poor crops
Risotto rice could rise in price due to a shortage of some of the most popular Italian varieties…
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NewsSuppliers say Israeli storms have not hit herb supply
Herb suppliers claim that Israel’s worst storms in decades have had minimal impact on the supply of herbs to the UK mults…
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NewsTimperley rhubarb volumes hit by weather
Volumes of foodies’ favourite Timperley rhubarb could be down by up to 50% this year…