All Fresh produce articles – Page 134
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Cook launches summer party range after three-year wait
Frozen food retailer Cook has finally launched a range of summer party food after a three-year delay.The range, which includes dishes such as fruity couscous salad, Coronation chicken, feta and red pasta salad, and decorated side of...
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Starburst launches twisted new range
Mars is ploughing £2m into the launch of the latest addition to the Starburst range in an attempt to repeat the success of the £8m Choozers sub-brand.Starburst Twisted, available from next week, combines two flavours in one fruit chew ....
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UK harvest threatened by shortfalls in labour
The UK fresh produce industry is on the verge of a labour crisis that could lead to shortages of British fruit and vegetables on supermarket shelves this summer.Producer organisations have warned there may be insufficient labour to...
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Cucumber as a snack
A new 'thin skinned' cucumber is being launched to appeal to shoppers seeking convenience. The fruit, which goes into Sainsbury's this month, has a thin translucent skin, is mint green in colour, and is smaller than a conventional...
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In the can - Early tomato paste contracts concluded
Early tomato paste contracts concluded UK traders have expressed concern after confirmation was received that early contracts for tomato paste have been concluded with Italian tomato packers. "We expected increases but if the...
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Tesco is concentrating doubly hard on squash
Tesco is launching what it claims is the first double concentrate squash in an environmental move it hopes will also tap into new growth in the cordials category.Fruit squashes slumped by almost 4% last year, according to TNS, following...
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Cafe culture comes of age
F orget stodgy hash browns, greasy sausages and runny baked beans. A new generation of supermarket cafe is typified by a trial at Sainsbury's London Colney. It has a fruit smoothie bar, soft armchair seating and access to wi-fi. The mezzanine...
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Fresca buys share of berry producer
Supermarket supplier Fresca Group has boosted its position in the berry market by purchasing a stake in strawberry specialist Wallings Nursery.Fresca bought a 40% share in Essex-based Wallings Nursery this week as part of a management...
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In Brief: Asparagus frosts; AVA association; Kids to grow herbs
Asparagus frosts Severe frosts in Spain have caused €4m of damage to the green asparagus crop, which could lead to shortages for export. In a normal year Spain supplies more than 20% of UK market requirements between February and June.
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Bulmers varieties are apple of retailers' eyes
Cider accounted for 7% of total alcohol promotions last weekend, and leading the way with 33% of the activity was Bulmers.
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Grove Fresh moves into impulse aisles
Organic juice company Grove Fresh is moving into the impulse market for the first time with plans to launch a 250ml offer to rival mainstream juice and smoothie brands.The two 250ml smoothies, mango & passionfruit and strawberry &...
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Fenmarc in administration
Supermarket vegetable and ready meal supplier Fenmarc Prepared Foods went into administration this week with the loss of 60 jobs.Fenmarc, which supplies own-label ready meals to Asda, cut its headcount to 130 at its site in...
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GLA and retailers unite to tackle labour abuse
The Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) and the UK's leading retailers are close to a wide-reaching agreement aimed at stamping out worker abuse in the fresh food supply chain, The Grocer can reveal.Representatives of the GLA and all...
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HeartBeet drink to cut blood pressure
James White Drinks is creating a standalone brand for a new organic beetroot drink billed as a natural remedy to high blood pressure.HeartBeet, which is 90% beetroot juice and 10% apple juice, is backed by the research of four UK...
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Retailers urged to raise food waste awareness
Retailers are being told to do more to help reduce the huge volume of fruit and veg thrown away uneaten by consumers each day.New figures released by Wrap this week revealed that 5.1 million potatoes, 4.4 million apples, 2.8 million...
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Salsa revamps site to attract buyers
Supermarket buyers are being targeted by the Safe and Local Supplier Approval Scheme as part of a push to increase the amount of local food on offer in stores.The internet-based accreditation scheme has added a function to its website...
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Asda's local sourcing will 'set benchmark'
Asda has unveiled a new food sourcing initiative it claims will act as a model for the whole supermarket industry.The retailer has joined forces with Kent-based food distributor Bank Farm to supply more than 300 local products to five...
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Posh ketchup launched in Heinz sauces revamp
Heinz is launching a posh tomato sauce in an attempt to win over foodies. The move is part of a wider revamp of its sauces offer, which sees the tomato content of its iconic ketchup brand boosted and the first label change in 40...
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Workers thin on the ground
There are mounting concerns a labour shortage could lead to crops being left unharvested this summer. The pool of migrants prepared to work for low wages was diminishing, said Chris Kaufman, T&G national secretary, with UK workers...
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Humber micro leaf with a Wow factor
A new brand of micro leaf herbs has been launched by Humber VHB, the UK's biggest herb supplier. Wow! micro leaves have been named to reflect the reaction of consumers on eating them, the company claimed.The range is grown exclusively in...