All Fresh produce articles – Page 181
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Commodities Update: tomatoes, fish, apricots
Tomato field prices lowerStock carry-over from last season has resulted in Italian canned tomato processors contracting with growers for 15% less fresh tomatoes.Field prices will be 5% lower than last season, but increases in the cost of...
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Sainsbury picks a fruitful alliance
JS is standing by its Windward Island banana suppliers. Richard Clarke reportsIt can sometimes seem that the multiple retailers in this country are intent on squeezing suppliers all they can, always ready to trot out: “If you can’t do...
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Slow on summer specials
Summer salad weather is almost here, but the six major retailers have been slow to come up with special offers on sauces and salad dressings – in fact, Stockwatch found only one in 10 lines on promotion out of an average of 120 SKUs.Clearly,...
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Return to TV for Midori
Midori melon liqueur is returning to the UK’s television screens for the first time in 15 years.The green drink will feature in television commercial showing in Scotland from June 1. The campaign is centred around the new series of Big...
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Irish running short of potatoes
Consumers in the Irish Republic will be forced to pay more for their potatoes over the next few months, the Irish Farmers’ Association has warned.According to the chairman of its potato committee, John Sheridan, supplies of last year’s crop...
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Cranks steps up food ladder
Bohemian vegetarian sandwich company Cranks is casting aside its sandal-wearing image and taking on the big boys by expanding its portfolio to cover salads, juices, smoothies and ‘thickies’.The company said the wider range of products would...
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Smarties go big on fruity shells
The days of rooting around a pack of Smarties searching for the orange one could be a thing of the past with the launch of Smarties Big Flavas.The giant fruit-flavoured Smarties are hitting the market following consumer demand for more...
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Shortages hit banana prices
A shortage of banana supplies across the European Union has pushed the average price of loose bananas up by more than 10p per kg this week.Figures from The Grocer 33 found the price of loose bananas per kg had jumped from 74p to an average of...
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Waitrose adds Spanish flair to summer
Waitrose is adding a touch of Spain to its summer menu with the launch of a tapas range.The range includes nine hot eating dishes, all priced at £2.99, with dishes such as Patatas a la Riojana – spicy potatoes with chorizo sausage, and...
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Sinless snacks for weight watchers
Dieters have a good excuse to snack on Weight Watchers’ new Savoury Biscuits.Following the success of its Weight Watchers’ Cookie range, Walkers Shortbread is launching savoury biscuits in three varieties: Rosemary and Thyme, Sun Dried Tomato...
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Terry’s sparkles with minis
Kraft is getting creative with its stocking-filler favourite, Terry’s Chocolate Orange, by launching Sparklers – bite-size oranges with crackling popping candy – along with a new mint version.The mini-oranges (rsp: 89p) should do particularly...
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Irish grow their own
Dublin fruit and vegetable grower Keelings is aiming to reduce Ireland’s dependency on imported peppers. More than 95% of the peppers sold in the Republic are currently imported.The family-owned business has launched a €10m pepper-growing...
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Robinsons adds tropical for kids
Britvic is adding a tropical flavour to its kids’ Robinsons Fruit Shoot drinks range in June as part of increased investment behind the brand.Robinsons Fruit Shoot Tropical No Added Sugar is the fifth flavour in the range and goes on-shelf in...
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Asda recalls fruit cocktail
Asda has recalled its own-label canned fruit cocktail in Apple Juice.Asda said that the product had been recalled after routine tests detected raised levels of tin in a small number of cans.Product withdrawal notices have been placed...
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Raw passion for salads
Florette is hoping for fresh appeal among salad lovers with the launch of a £1m TV campaign ahead of the crucial summer months.Under a ‘Raw Passion in a Bag’ strapline, the commercials go on air on channels including Channel Four and Channel...
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Vea RTD has a feminine focus
The focus on health continues to inspire new ready-to-drink (RTD) products, with the launch of Archers Vea by Diageo.The sparkling Schnapps-based RTD, which comes in flavours of wildberry, tropical and apple, and has a low-sugar content,...
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Old Favourites
>>baked beans in tomato sauceProduct:Heinz Baked BeanzCompany:HeinzLaunch date:US: 1895, UK: 1901Since its launch more than a century ago, Heinz Baked Beanz in tomato sauce has become a...
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New face for ‘Royal’ line
First it was Princess Anne, then Camilla. Now Jonathan Crisp is courting further controversy by featuring a cartoon look-alike of former Royal butler Paul Burrell on its new Apple Nibbles.The air-dried, 1% fat apple crisps (rsp: 99p for 40g and...
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Fortnight’s delay for peach supply
Cold weather at the end of January has led to late harvesting of European peaches and nectarines for the second season in succession.Total volumes are still slightly higher than last year’s, at some four million tonnes – including fruit for...
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Costcutter thinks fruit
Costcutter has identified fruit and vegetables as a major area for growth, according to Jamie Davison, director of sales.Improving the fresh produce ranges at the symbol group was a key way to withstand the impact of the multiples’ forays into...