All Fresh produce articles – Page 166
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Jordans takes on big names in wholesome
Jordans is going up against the likes of Kellogg's Fruit & Fibre and All Bran Flakes in the 'wholesome' section of the breakfast cereal aisle, with the launch of a new range called 3 in one. The name comes from the products' combination...
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Trends & Developments
Supreme Petfoods has unveiled the latest additions to its small animal range - Russel Rabbit parsnip & beetroot and Gerty Guinea Pig carrot & cranberry gourmet products. In addition, it has two new lines for the Science Selective Range - Rat and...
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Stripy tiger tomato experiment is over
Tiger tomatoes - the small ones with stripes - are not what consumers want, according to developers at Israeli exporter Agrexco.The experiment with the tomato is now over, they admitted, although different formats of the striking striped...
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Vie Shots mini drink addition
Unilever is adding a newcomer to the UK line-up of its Knorr Vie Shots mini health drinks range. The pineapple, passionfruit & sweetcorn combination joins the existing trio this month in a three x 100ml bottle multipack. The range has had...
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It's no longer just a Cameo appearance
Cameo, a trademarked bi-coloured dessert branded apple, beat 145 entries to win top prize at the National Fruit Show. Its rise to prominence underlines how the English apple season, while still based on Cox, is embracing varieties with an...
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Availability
Asda Sinfin Shopping Centre, Derby3 There were several items out of stock when we visited the Asda at Sinfin shopping centre in Derby. The store was sold out of parsnips, the long own label French baguette and the 700g pack of...
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Check up for small shops
What could be more logical? Families from disadvantaged communities need more help choosing a healthy diet, ergo small stores serving such communities are the salve for the country's obesity crisis. Get them to stock more salads and council...
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Kwik Save sale is 'devastating'
After reading your report on Kwik Save last week, I had to put pen to paper ('Confusion reigns at Kwik Save's store swoop', The Grocer, 21 October, p30). We have a first class fruit and vegetable shop inside a Kwik Save at Whittlesey in...
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Fruit puds for dogs with a sweet tooth
Pooch pampering is moving to the next level with the creation of a range of puddings specifically for dogs. Called HiLife Just Desserts, the puddings are said to be the first of their kind in the UK, according to producer Town & Country...
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Price flash
The price of our basket of fruit and veg recorded its first rise since June following three successive falls. It is now 9.8% more expensive than it was five weeks ago and 0.4% more costly than at the same time last year. The biggest four...
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Multiples keen to get new tomato on shelf
A new variety of baby plum tomato, identified only by a code number hours before it was entered in a tasting trial at the National Fruit Show and quickly christened Bon Bon, is already attracting retailers' attention. Under trial by one...
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European Capital to buy Whitworths
Nuts and dried fruits supplier Whitworths is expected to be sold to private equity firm European Capital for £85m.Reports suggest that European Capital has beaten off bids from private equity groups Barclays Private Equity, HG Capital and...
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Fruit2day off shelves after ASA ban on ads
Hero Foods is withdrawing its Fruit2day juice with added fruit drinks from UK shelves after criticism from an advertising watchdog.The Swiss Food giant, which launched the products here at the beginning of this year, said it was...
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Disney and co
Disney has shown foresight in targeting healthier options including water, smoothies, juice drinks, fresh milk and fresh and dried fruit bars. The media giant dominates character licensing and has plenty up its sleeve for the coming...
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Trends & Developments
?Disney Consumer Products this year linked up with Lyme Regis Fine Foods for the creation of three Disney-branded Fruit Bars. It is working with other suppliers on balanced ready meals for children and healthy cereals, both due out next...
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Orange shortage hits juice manufacturers
A world shortage of juicing oranges is developing due to frost and poor crops in the main growing areas.Juice manufacturers are complaining that the cost of raw materials has risen by up to 50% this year, and warn that prices may have to...
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Cool cocktail mixer is a breath of fresh air
A product that does away with the need to have fresh fruit on standby for making a gin & tonic or cocktails has been developed by new company Frecco. It produces individually packaged ice cubes made from mineral water, fruit juice and...
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Big drive for Tenderstem
A branded broccoli variety is being given national marketing exposure this month to help establish it as an attractive alternative to standard brassica crops. Tenderstem will be featured in consumer newspapers and lifestyle...
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Waitrose vegetables go black to the future
Waitrose is to offer its customers a range of naturally black fruit and vegetables, which will be launched in the run-up to Hallowe'en. It has sourced black varieties of cabbage, potato and pear from British growers, and is...