All Fresh produce articles – Page 103
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Banana study to help Dominican Republic
The UNFAO is conducting a major study into the European banana market to identify ways for smaller producers from the Dominican Republic to increase their market share.The Dominican Republic is the third-biggest supplier of bananas into...
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Humdinger adds Ambrosia custard snacks
Humdinger Foods has added two Ambrosia-branded custard-based snacks to its portfolio of licensed foods. The duo, rolling out to Sainsbury's and Morrisons now and into Asda next month, consists of Custard Coated Apple Flakes and Custard...
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Morrisons pledges at least 50 produce deals
Morrisons has committed itself to a minimum of 50 promotions on fresh fruit & veg a week in a bid to make fresh produce more affordable and enable more consumers to reach the recommended five-a-day.
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NewsOnline grocer accomplishes fruity ambition with launch of orange-avocado hybrid
Ocado, the online supermarket, has struck gold after stumbling on a new hybrid fruit that fits in perfectly with its corporate branding. The o-cado (£3.49 for a pack of two) is a cross between a Navel orange and a Hass avocado, combining the orange's rugged skin, with a luscious, fleshy ...
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NewsFruit and veg now ‘too costly’ for the hard up
High fruit and vegetable prices have started to take their toll on some of the most vulnerable groups in society, with those in low-income groups as well as young people under 25 saying they are increasingly having to cut back on fruit and veg...
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NewsCornerways extension to up production
Cornerways Nursery, a major supplier of fresh tomatoes to the mults, is on track to up its production by 75% after officially opening a seven-hectare extension to its glasshouse. The extension, which was opened by South West Norfolk MP...
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Mary Berry has entered the cake mix
Gourmet brand Mary Berry & Daughter is making its first foray into baking with a range of cake mixes. The Mary Berry branded range, available from Waitrose, comes in Lemon Drizzle, Luxury Carrot Cake and Double Chocolate Fudge (rsp:...
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NewsThe 100% British caulis that turned out to be...French
Sainsbury's has been caught prominently advertising '100% British cauliflowers' in stores despite also selling cauliflower from countries such as France and Spain, an investigation by The Grocer has revealed. Sainsbury's was found to be...
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Focus On Juices & Smoothies: Innovations
Fructose intolerant Mark Walker spotted a gap in the market for a range of chilled pure vegetable juices and, having adapted traditional olive oil-making methods to create a process for extracting juice from beetroot, spinach, celery and carrot, he came up with WB&CO.
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NewsQV Foods creating a new potato vodka
A British potato vodka is being developed as a mass-market alternative to premium potato vodka Chase. Potato supplier QV Foods asked visitors at this week's IFE show to rate potential designs for the 70cl bottles.
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NewsBlack Garlic gains listing with Tesco
Black garlic has taken a step further into the mainstream by gaining listings with Tesco. The unusual-looking bulb largely used by chefs will roll out into Express and superstores on 27 May. It is already available through Ocado as well...
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ProfilesMy Alternative CV: Michael Ranglin, CEO, Grace Foods
Michael Ranglin, CEO of Grace Foods, on Lee Evans, an embarrassing mango mix-up and 300w Bose music systems
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NewsHeinz adds two chilli variants to ketchup
Heinz is adding a touch of spice to its ketchup portfolio in the shape of two chilli-based variants. The sauces, rolling out now in a top-down format, come in two variants Heinz Tomato Ketchup with Chilli and a hotter Fiery Chilli...
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Peruvian mangoes hit by allegations of worker abuses
Mangoes have become the latest exotic fruit import in supermarkets to be hit by allegations of worker abuse on plantations. Dutch NGO Somo said it had found evidence of abusive practices in Peru, such as "poverty wages" and...
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Nature provides perfect packaging
Sir, In response to Greg Vallance's letter on Del Monte's plans to offer bananas in plastic wrappers (Letters, The Grocer, 5 March), I lecture around the world on packaging design and always use a banana as one of the greatest examples of...
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NewsLevi Roots grows his empire with Vimto soft drinks link-up
Fruit juices and fizzy drinks are being added to Levi Roots' Reggae Reggae portfolio to bring a taste of the Caribbean to the market. Roots is joining forces with Vimto Soft Drinks to launch this month. Vimto will make the drinks under...
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NewsPlum launches new yoghurts for babies
Plum is hoping to challenge Danone and Nestlé in the yoghurt aisle with a new line-up under its organic babyfood brand. The Fruity Yogurt range, available now from Tesco, Waitrose and Ocado, contains a higher percentage of fruit than its...
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Analysis & FeaturesAcid Test: Original Sin hard cider
The 5.5% abv lightly carbonated cider provides “an easy-drinking, fresh apple taste”, according to maker Vertical Drinks
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NewsPressure builds for spuds in the fight for five-a-day
The potato industry is stepping up pressure on the Department of Health to recognise fresh spuds under the five-a-day scheme after research revealed most consumers already believe the vegetable to be eligible. Current government advice...
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NewsMcCain revamp could spice up frozen spuds
McCain is taking action to reinvigorate the frozen potato category amid the intensive promotional activity that is starting to strip value from the category. The £224m frozen company is repackaging its potato range at the end of this...