All Fresh produce articles – Page 120
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Organic food found to have no superior nutritional benefit
Organic food is no healthier than non-organic food, claims a major new study commissioned by the FSA. The nutritional content of organic and non-organic foods was "broadly comparable", according to researchers from the London School of...
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Ugly fruit comes of age as stores tempt home cooks with cheaper produce
A change in European law means home chefs could soon be able to make fruit pies or cakes more cheaply. EU rules previously laid down restrictive standards for the size and shape of certain fruits and vegetables sold at retail.
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No c-store chiller funds as Change4Life rolls out
The government is not making any additional funding available to help c-stores sell fruit and veg, despite announcing plans to roll its Change4Life local stores scheme out across the country. The scheme encourages c-stores to sell more produce...
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No c-store chiller funds as Change4Life rolls out
The government is not making any additional funding available to help c-stores sell fruit and veg, despite announcing plans to roll its Change4Life local stores scheme out across the country.The scheme encourages c-stores to sell more...
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NewsSoil Association on back foot as report questions organic health claims
The Soil Association has gone on the defensive after a major new report yesterday said organic food gave consumers no significant health benefits over conventionally produced food.
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Spuds surplus sends prices - and grower margins - tumbling
An oversupply of British potatoes is putting serious strain on growers' margins - but giving consumers the chance to buy new season spuds at good prices.Excellent growing conditions at the start of the British season have produced 20% larger...
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Ibiza's perfect drink for girls to hit off-trade
A sparkling wine cocktail range billed as "the perfect drink for women" and initially launched for Ibiza holidaymakers is set to hit the UK off-trade this autumn.Ibiza Ice - available in White Isle, which is made with white wine, melon &...
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Driscoll Jubilee berry records bumper sales
Sales of strawberry variety Driscoll Jubilee have defied tough conditions in the premium sector to record strong growth.Jubilee sales had risen 17% in the past year, while the premium strawberry sector had fallen 10% overall, claimed...
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Yozuna jams with super-fruit baobab
Devon-based start-up Yozuna is introducing a jam based on the African baobab fruit, the latest so-called 'super-fruit'.African Baobab Fruit Extra Jam, available now from Selfridges and Whole Foods Market, is made to a traditional Zambian...
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Second Opinion: Our stone fruit offer is a disgrace
Continental shoppers expect and get luscious, robust, low-priced varieties, says Joanna Blythman
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Winner: ian donaldson, morrisons, crossmyloof, glasgow
How do you manage availability in such a small store? The trickiest thing is weather-related products. Recently this has been a challenge that the staff have risen to. Products such as fresh fruit juices and yoghurts have been selling…
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In Season: british carrots
Growers are highlighting the unusual harvesting methods of British carrots to raise awareness of the start of the new season. New season carrots, which are regarded as having a superior sweet taste and tender skin, are harvested at night to...
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New anti-pest approach may boost fruit shelf life
British growers are trialling a new approach to pest control that could eliminate pesticides from production of conventional fruit.Thermal Pest Control technology is currently being trialled at a number of British farms on strawberries,...
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New anti-pest approach may boost fruit shelf life
British growers are trialling a new approach to pest control that could eliminate pesticides from production of conventional fruit. Thermal Pest Control technology is currently being trialled at a number of British farms on strawberries,...
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NewsAcid Test: Dorset Cereals Tasty Fruit & Fibre
Just another muesli or is this premium box packing something special?
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Polytunnel objectors threaten S&A's yields
British strawberry supplies to supermarkets could be severely disrupted from next year if anti-polytunnel campaigners get their way, a leading grower has warned.
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Cheese with a fruity twist
A new cheese that combines Real Yorkshire Wensleydale with pineapple goes on sale next week. Wensleydale Creamery's Pineapple Twist, which is being launched into indepedents, is the latest in a series of cheeses blended with fruit from the...
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Retail Prices: Summer lines key as warm weather changes the mix
The run of hot weather allowed retailers to capitalise on higher-value summer promotions, with fruit and barbecue lines prominent, says James Ball
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Asda set to trial mini Apple, Orange and Sony shops in stores
Asda is considering introducing new concessions to its Supercentre stores from companies such as Apple, Sony and Orange, The Grocer has learnt.The retailer is looking at ways to enhance its Supercentre offer and is understood to be talking...
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Zamaretto to get smaller 50cl range
InterContinental Brands is upping its investment in amaretto-based liqueur brand Zamaretto following "strong sales" since its May launch.A smaller, 50cl range will accompany the 70cl standard bottles in the chocolate, blue raspberry, apple,...