All Fresh produce articles – Page 167

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    Vitamin-enriched flavoured waters

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    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

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    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

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    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

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    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

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    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

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    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

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    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...

  • News

    Humber thinking big with the little leaves

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    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

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    32Asda'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 on red seedless grapes,...

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    Availability

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    32Asda'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 on red seedless grapes,...

  • News

    Availability

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    32Asda'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 on red seedless...

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    Premium press: how do you like them speciality apples?

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    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...

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    Premium press: how do you like them speciality apples?

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    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...

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    Premium press: how do you like them speciality apples?

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    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....

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    Fury as Irish GM trials allowed

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    The Irish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has triggered a furious response in the Republic with its decision to permit field trials of genetically modified potatoes. Court action may now be taken by food producers and...

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    Flint admits five-a-day is not getting through

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    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...

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    Flint admits five-a-day is not getting through

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    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...

  • News

    Flint admits five-a-day is not getting through

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    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...

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    Hot Spots: Adez is coming on strong; Pot Noodle loses its horn; Vodka coffee smoocher

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    A ROUND-UP OF THE HOTTEST ACTION IN FMCG. Unilever UK has earmarked £12m to support its first new standalone brand for 12 years. The three-strong Adez range of fruit juice drinks blended with soya and fortified with vitamins...

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    The Acid Test: Shloer Bucks Fizz

    2006-05-13T00:00:00Z

    A sparkling blend of orange, grape and blood orange juice, non-alcoholic Shloer Bucks Fizz contains no artificial colours, flavours, preservatives or...