All Fresh produce articles – Page 176

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    Cider saves rare apples

    2005-08-27T00:00:00Z

    The Co-op has launched a limited edition cider, which it claims has saved two rare apple varieties from extinction.Tillington Hills Premium Dry Reserve Cider is made from English apples grown on The Co-op’s own fruit farm at Tillington in...

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    100,000 Tango cans recalled

    2005-08-26T08:22:00Z

    Drinks manufacturer Britvic has recalled 100,000 cans of its soft drink Tango because of fears that they could explode.Britvic said that 330ml cans of Tango Cherry and Tango Fruit Fling with best before dates of June and July 2006 had been...

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    Stars line up for potatoes

    2005-08-20T00:00:00Z

    The British Potato Council is recruiting six celebrities, dubbed Team Potato, for its autumn campaign, which will centre around promoting different varieties of the vegetable.Six famous names will each represent a different potato variety in...

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    New Cheviot post for Rigarlsford

    2005-08-20T00:00:00Z

    Cheviot Foods, manufacturer of products including Chicago Town potato wedges, Bisto roast potatoes and Aunt Bessie’s honey glazed roast parsnips, has appointed Tina Rigarlsford to the newly created position of marketing manager.Rigarlsford...

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    A healthy dose all in a gulp

    2005-08-20T00:00:00Z

    Fruit juices, milk, yoghurt products and tea are being promoted as a healthy, quick and easy breakfastWith health the focus of the breakast fixture as a whole, it’s no surprise that the drinks sector is also addressing the issue, with...

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    A healthy future for ambient fruit

    2005-08-13T00:00:00Z

    Dole is convinced ambient potted fruit will become the next big trend in healthy eating, and is investing heavily in innovation and marketing to build brand recognition.The company is looking for new ways to add a premium to fruit, and in...

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    Simpsons setting off on health trail

    2005-08-06T00:00:00Z

    Hit series The Simpsons is embarking on a trail of health-driven innovation with a range of sugar-free drinks targeted at kids’ lunchboxes.Six-pack juice drinks in orange & peach and strawberry & apple flavours (rsp: £1.99), as well as...

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    Supasweet heads for a vintage season

    2005-08-06T00:00:00Z

    English Supasweet onions are set for a vintage season, according to the band of growers behind the three-year-old brand.With a score below five rated as mild, tests on this season’s Supasweets yielded readings of between 1.36 and 2.2, making...

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    Consumer Insight

    2005-08-06T00:00:00Z

    When fresh tomatoes are eatennIn the past year there were 3.6 billion fresh tomato occasions, a growth of 2% vs last yearnFresh tomatoes feature at 6% of all meals and...

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    Bisto makes crispy potato croquettes

    2005-08-06T00:00:00Z

    Bisto is forging ahead on the brand extension trail with the introduction of premium potato croquettes.Produced by Cheviot Foods under licence from Centura Foods, Bisto Croquettes contain British mashed potato, seasoning, butter and a...

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    Cheese balls lead the way

    2005-08-06T00:00:00Z

    Lactalis UK is pushing ahead on the innovation trail with a range of Président cheese products for salads.Président Mini Mozzarella Light balls (rsp: £1.29 for 20 balls) are the first in the line-up and will be followed by standard Mozzarella...

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    Snacking and baking fruits take a big bite of the pie

    2005-08-06T00:00:00Z

    The rise in popularity of snacking and baking fruits has been prompted by the emphasis on healthy eating as well as by dual sitings in-storeThis year fruit sales have put on an impressive performance. The snacking and baking...

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    St Clements back with a Squeeze

    2005-08-06T00:00:00Z

    The St Clements drinks brand is being brought back to life as Squeeze, an upmarket range of blended fruit juice and spring water aimed at women.Squeeze comes in tapered 330ml bottles in apple and orange variants, with no added sugar, colours or...

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    KG aims for raspberry growth

    2005-08-06T00:00:00Z

    Strong supermarket demand for British raspberries this year is prompting the UK’s largest grower group to aim for a 20% sales increase over the next few years.Nick Marston, MD of Kent-based KG Fruits, said that the group would be able to...

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    Whitworths buys Sundora Foods

    2005-08-03T08:19:00Z

    Whitworths has bought dried fruit and nut company Sundora Foods for an undisclosed amount.As part of the deal, Whitworths will transfer all production at Sundora’s Pocklington-based factory to its own factory in Irthlingborough,...

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    UK drinking more alcohol at home

    2005-08-03T08:18:00Z

    UK consumers are drinking more alcoholic drinks at home and eating less fruit and vegetables, a government report has shown.The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ 2003-04 Expenditure and Food Survey found that the purchase...

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    Vox Shop

    2005-07-30T00:00:00Z

    >>budgens boosts ranges of salads and healthy foods...men and women’s needs differ at co-op...freshways discovers hunger for fruit...manager, Budgens, Belsize Park, North LondonSandwiches and crisps, with impulse-size...

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    Waitrose offers spa treat

    2005-07-30T00:00:00Z

    Waitrose has teamed up with posh London spa The Sanctuary to launch a special offer on its own-label fresh fruit salad packs.Customers buying the packs will be able to purchase a day of pampering at the women-only spa for £99, a saving of 30%....

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    Mumsy is out, premium zest is in

    2005-07-30T00:00:00Z

    Bottlegreen Drinks is hoping to shed cordial’s mumsy image with a premium lime variant aimed at adults.The Cotswolds-based business is releasing Bottlegreen Aromatic Sweet Lime Cordial (rsp: £2.50 for 500ml), combining the zest of limes with...

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    Solero trials ‘ice-shake’

    2005-07-30T00:00:00Z

    Wall’s is trialling a Solero-branded ‘ice-shake’ drink in selected outlets, The Grocer has learned.Fruit ‘n’ Ice is a 170g bottle of exotic fruit juice with suspended sorbet ice particles. It is being tested in 23 convenience outlets over the...