All Fresh produce articles – Page 126
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Banana prices set to be driven even higher
The price of bananas has increased by more than a third over the past year – and further price rises look likely to be on the way as the impact of the weak pound hits home. A kilo of bananas has risen from an average 70p at the big ...
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Anyone for a packet of Walkers Cajun Squirrel?
Cajun Squirrel, Chilli & Chocolate, Crispy Duck & Hoi Sin and Onion Bhaji are some of the more unusual crisp flavours to be shortlisted in the Walkers Do Us A Flavour competition, which was announced this week.Six flavours in total have been...
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Cirio adapts packaging to suit demand
Italian tomato products company Cirio is adding three products to its UK range in response to consumer demand for environmentally friendly packaging and smaller formats.Its chopped tomatoes in 390g Tetra Pak cartons were priced in line with...
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Sterling slump will keep fresh food costly in 2009
Prices across the board look set to remain high in 2009 as the weak pound and tight UK supply hit home. Michael Barker reports
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Tesco stores stock Purple Jewel potato
Tesco has ramped up it exotic produce offer with two new vegetables - one of which is a purple potato.The Purple Jewel sweet potato, which is described as having a creamy and nutty taste, hits shelves this week and will be joined by Inca...
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Fourayes sharpens storage operations
Processed apple specialist Fourayes has upgraded its storage and despatch facility in a move to improve efficiency and product consistency.The UK's largest Bramley producer has replaced the single loading bay and ambient store with three new...
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Bartlett gets into frozen with potatoes
Potato supplier Albert Bartlett has made its debut in the frozen food category with the launch of a new range of frozen potato products under its Rooster brand.The range, which includes thick-cut oven chips and wedges, would tap into the...
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St Helier adds peach to flavoured ciders
The growing flavoured cider market has a peachy new offering from St Helier. The new 5% abv Peach Pear cider was developed following better-than-expected sales for the brand's other fruit-flavoured pear ciders, launched last year....
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McCain ups growers' pay 26% to safeguard supply
McCain is expected to increase the amount it pays its potato growers by up to 26% in a move that will prompt a major shake-up of farmgate potato prices.The Grocer understands the manufacturer will issue the revised contracts in the next...
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Jersey tomato body sunk by recession
Channel Islands salad supplier Jersey Produce Marketing Organisation went out of business this week, blaming worsening economic conditions.The company was forced to close as it was unable to compete on price against produce that could be...
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Lipton launches fruit and herbal tea bags
Unilever is pinning its hopes on a new range of fruit and herbal teas boosting sales of its globally successful Lipton brand in the UK.The company predicted that the nine-strong Lipton Fruit & Herbal Infusions range, which is launched next...
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Namibian grapes arrive on UK shelves
Favourable growing conditions have led to 'excellent' quality Namibian grapes reaching the UK this week, according to Capespan. Namibian red seedless grapes are being used to supplement South African supply, where poor weather has delayed...
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M&S apple to help Great Ormond St
A new variety of apple has been launched into Marks & Spencer to help raise funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity.Amelia's Apple is named after Amelia Basset, the M&S Ilkeston store manager's daughter, who died aged 11...
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Warburtons aims to be king of breakfast
Warburtons hopes to replicate the success of its bread portfolio with a revamp of its crumpets, pancakes and potato cakes. The Bolton-based baker is relaunching the products in time for the New Year, with brighter and more modern packaging....
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Growers reduce acreage for 'unprofitable' onions
UK onion growers are planning to seriously scale back production next year following two years of rocketing production costs, poor returns from supermarkets and the impending withdrawal of key pesticides from the European market. Marketable...
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In Season: pomegranates
Health-conscious UK consumers are expected to continue eating more pomegranates as the new season gets into full swing.Although having less than a 2% share of the £330m UK exotic fruit market, pomegranates were the fastest-growing fruit in...
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'Wall of leaves' putting off shoppers for salads
Leafy salad sales are being lost by the multiples as a result of poor merchandising in-store, an industry expert has claimed.Supermarkets had a tendency to create a "wall of leaves" that was inaccessible and confusing to consumers, according...
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Weaker sterling results in higher fruit and veg prices
Fluctuating currency exchange rates have produced startling price rises for fruit and veg but other factors are also responsible, finds Richard Ford
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Budget squash brand moves into fruit juice
Budget squash brand Jucee is to launch into pure juices in a bid to meet demand from cash-strapped consumers, said brand owner Princes.The new four-strong ambient Jucee Pure Juice range consists of orange, apple, pineapple and grapefruit...
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John West names Thorpe its new MD
John West has appointed as its new managing director the man said to have helped turn around the canned fruit sector. Stephen Thorpe, previously MD of Mission Foods, replaces Ian Meadows, who has been transferred to work on group initiatives...