All Fresh produce articles – Page 131
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Fresh food making up a third of c-store sales
Almost a third of all c-store sales are now fresh food, marking a huge category growth through this channel over the past five years. C-stores have often been accused of not getting their fresh offer right, but the latest figures from IGD’s...
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Shortage of tomatoes expected this summer
Supermarkets face a serious tomato shortage this summer.
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Shoppers rediscover taste for oranges as prices fall
Oranges are back in favour after three years of declining consumption as shoppers take advantage of cheaper prices and promotions. UK consumers ate 6% more oranges last year, according to TNS figures for the 12 months to November 2008,...
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In Season: california Bing cherries
Record UK sales of California Bing Cherries are being predicted for this season.Growers in California anticipate the record 1,556 tonnes of Bing cherries exported to the UK last year will be surpassed this year. Bings represent more than 70%...
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Wrap to map wastage in fruit & veg supply chain
A major new research project has been launched to measure and ultimately reduce wastage in the fresh produce supply chain.
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Row breaks out as Co-op Group and Spar ads use same slogan
A row has erupted after The Co-operative Group adopted an advertising slogan that is also used by Spar.The Co-op Group's latest TV ad promotes salmon, potatoes and green beans with a voiceover that says: "Dinner for two for under five pounds...
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NewsWhat does organic have to do to kickstart rotten sales?
Last week's Soil Association report suggested that, for the moment at least, the organic juggernaut has ground to a halt. Richard Ford reports
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New strawberry Viva Patricia hits UK shelves
A new strawberry variety promising excellent shelf life and eating quality is now available in commercial volumes.
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Aldi flags up fruit and veg cuts in first TV campaign in Ireland
Discounter Aldi is stepping up its pressure on the major players in the Irish market with its first TV advertising campaign since it moved into the Republic more than a decade ago.The retailer is using the same 'Change your supermarket, not...
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NewsCapespan cautious as it delivers best-ever profits
Capespan has delivered its best-ever set of results - but warned that its 2009 profits were already coming under pressure as a result of the global slowdown. The South African producer, which exports a wide range of fruit to UK supermarkets,...
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New lines for Chupa Chups and Mentos
Perfetti van Melle is extending its Mentos and Chupa Chups confectionery brands.A three-strong Magics range of fizzy powder-filled lollipops joins the Chupa Chups range on shelf now. It is available in cola-lime, mango-apple and...
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NewsCommodities: Fruit and veg prices fall as retailers pass on savings
Falling wholesale prices brought on by greater availability have helped reduce the overall price of The Grocer 33 fruit and veg basket, reports Richard Ford
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Lazy Town star joins forces with Asda to push 'sports candy'
Asda has teamed up with Magnús Scheving, star of kids' TV show Lazy Town, to promote its Great Stuff range of fruit and veg. The supermarket said it wanted to make it easier for parents to encourage their children to eat healthily and would...
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Picture This: Here's one I tossed earlier...
Posh salad bar chain Tossed has opened its seventh store in London this week. The store on Tottenham Court Road is Tossed's second franchise store. The first was opened last October on Baker Street. The company plans to open a further six premises...
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Quality test: own-label fRESH PASTA SAUCE, TOMATO & MASCArPONE
At £1.99, Waitrose's sauce was the priciest of the bunch and was pale in colour.
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Cameo growers aim to secure mainstream role
Growers are planning a major planting and promotional programme as they attempt to make Cameo a mainstream apple variety.Market research had shown consumers were unaware of Cameo as a variety and did not know why they should buy it over...
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Aldi trials beef brisket dishes in two stores
Aldi is trialling a new range of pre-cooked meat dishes using beef brisket .The Cook It Taste It Love It range, made by Welsh manufacturer Roberts of Port Dinorwic, comes with three sauce options - onion gravy, cracked black pepper and Diane...
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Amigos lager gunning for Desperados
Global Brands is taking on Heineken’s Desperados brand with the launch of a tequila-flavoured bottled beer.Amigos, which will be rolled out next month, is a 6% abv lager with a note of South American limes. It was being positioned as a drink...
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Fruit-tella moves into sharing bags
A sharing range of Fruit-tella, including its first liquorice-based sweet, has been launched to tap the trend for big bag formats. The three-strong range includes new products Fruit-tella Liquorice & Fruit – half-liquorice and half-fruit...
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Halewood spices up Lamb's Rum to woo younger consumers
Rum brand Lamb’s is being spiced up in a bid to attract younger drinkers – in the brand’s biggest piece of NPD in 150 years. Lamb’s Spiced Rum, which is infused with natural spices including cinnamon, lime and vanilla, is set to hit...