All Fresh produce articles – Page 164
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Asda rapped by ASA for not moving fast
Asda could not keep up with the pace of its enthusiasm to slash the prices of &"iconic products&" in its More for Less campaign launched in March.Newspaper advertising proclaiming that it had slashed the price of bananas...
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Dole under fire from human rights alliance
One of the world&'s biggest fruit, vegetable and flower producers has come under fire from human and employment rights organisations over the way that it treats its workers.Dole, the US multi-billion dollar food group, has...
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Five a day? Fat chance even in affluent smaller towns, as food deserts spread
Thousands of British consumers across the country are being left with little or no access to fresh fruit and vegetables because of an increase in so-called 'food deserts', according to research.A study by Harper Adams University College...
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Talking shop
Consumers are now more aware than ever of the need for healthy eating and of the importance of fresh fruit and vegetables in a daily diet. However, in spite of this there seems to have been no significant or sustained increase in...
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Carter goes nuts for Whitworths growth
Private equity business European Capital has appointed Will Carter as chief executive of Whitworths, the supplier of fruits, nuts, and seeds.Until 2004 Carter worked on the executive board of United Biscuits, both as MD of its KP Snacks...
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Humber thinking big with the little leaves
The birth of a new industry within the fresh produce market has been hailed by HumberVHB, the UK market leader in fresh herbs and salad cress.The company has formed a joint venture with Westland Nurseries to drive forward the...
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Availability
Asda Bridgwater, Somerset32Asda's Bridgwater store narrowly missed out on a full basket as it was out of stock of iceberg lettuce. Our shopper spotted a trolleyload of deals in the fresh produce section including special offers...
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Premium press: how do you like them speciality apples?
Waitrose is adding to its speciality beer and premium cider offerings to appeal to the UK's growing interest in these markets.The retailer is launching its first own-label cider using fruit from its farm in Hampshire. Waitrose Leckford...
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Flint admits five-a-day is not getting through
Government efforts to persuade the public to eat more fruit and vegetables appear to be having only a marginal impact on the national diet.The five-a-day scheme, aimed at encouraging everyone to have at least five daily portions of...
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Soreen keeps it traditional
Malt loaf producer Soreen has created a range of fruit loaves using its trademark sticky recipe and yellow packaging. The fruit loaf varieties will include new additions Cinnamon & Raisin and Orange & Sultana,...
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Vitamin-enriched flavoured waters
A vitamin-enriched beverage, designed to bridge the gap between water and soft drinks, is launching into Tesco this month.Called Vitsmart, the drink is described by maker Vitaminsmart as a "goodness water" blended with fruit...
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Hydration fix from The Juice Doctor
Fruit drink company The Juice Doctor is gearing up for a national roll-out of its eponymous juice brand after successful trials across independent retailers.The company, which has five times Olympic gold medallist Sir Steve...
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Costs hit Spanish
Spanish strawberry growers are facing substantial increases in picking costs this season that may curtail the length of the export season, according to trade sources. Freshhuelva, which represents about 80% of the industry,...
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Here come the Cornish
The first loose new potatoes of the UK season have arrived at Sainsbury's Truro store in its Local First for Fresh campaign. The potatoes, only slightly delayed by frost, are grown in Gulval, Penzance by the 2R's Partnership and...
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Bordeaux wines made simple
A French producer is bringing out a range of wines to help consumers discover traditional Bordeaux grape varieties without any confusing labelling. Vincent Lataste, already recognised for innovation in the wine industry, has...
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Humber thinking big with the little leaves
The birth of a new industry within the fresh produce market has been hailed by HumberVHB, the UK market leader in fresh herbs and salad cress.The company has formed a joint venture with Westland Nurseries to drive forward the...
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Humber thinking big with the little leaves
The birth of a new industry within the fresh produce market has been hailed by HumberVHB, the UK market leader in fresh herbs and salad cress.The company has formed a joint venture with Westland Nurseries to drive forward the...