All Fresh produce articles – Page 198
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Aviko’s chips lighten up
Dutch potato processor Aviko is to offer British chip fans a healthier version of their favourite indulgence with the launch of Dolce Fritas, oven chips pre-fried in pure olive oil.Rolling out now to Sainsbury’s outlets, Aviko said the new...
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DEFRA targets excess residues
A programme to crack down on illegal pesticide residues in winter lettuces has been launched by the government.The campaign was launched this week by DEFRA junior minister Alun Michael.Despite the fact the annual report of the...
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Fresh face for Joubère
Fresh pasta sauce specialist Pasta Reale is relaunching the Joubère range of sauces after acquiring the brand’s owner Coastal Trading last month. The revamped 300g pots, due on shelf in a fortnight, include new Forrestière mushroom sauce and...
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Tests for exclusivity
Cherries will be the next fruit to be developed so that individual supermarkets can be offered exclusive varieties, according to consultant Tony Webster.The practice has already been adopted at Summerland, British Colombia, which is...
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Bagged salads that last longer
A new player on the fresh salad market is targeting the independent sector with a unique packaging offer.Everfresh Europe is launching a range of pre-packed salad products and fresh herbs using long-life packaging.The company holds...
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Baxters goes for size
Baxters is launching its largest ever soup – Big & Chunky.The new chilled sub-brand is available in two varieties – Tomato, Mushroom & Pasta and Chilli Beef Meatballs with Tomato – and both have secured listings in Tesco and Sainsbury stores...
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New pineapple from Del Monte
A new variety of long life pineapple has been unveiled by Fresh Del Monte.The Del Monte Honey Gold is described as having a smooth, distinctive bright yellow exterior, a refreshing, slightly sweet flavour and intense aroma and features a...
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Canary Island crop looks good
An excellent season is being predicted for Canary Island tomatoes.Food From Spain has drawn up a series of recipes to help support the season.The promotion, running in conjunction with major retailers, will see magnetised pads in the...
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Rising force of English Braeburn
Commercial yields of English Braeburn have reached a point where they will make a real contribution to the season, said Robert Mitchell, chairman of the National Fruit Show.Speaking at the industry’s shop window in Kent, he said there would...
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Fruit-tella has bags more
Confectionery brand Fruit-tella is bidding to bite off a bigger share of the UK soft chew market with a host of new products planned for 2004.In January, Perfetti van Melle, the brand’s Holland-based owner, is launching Fruit-tella Juice...
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First Jaffa arriving
Despite export difficulties, the first arrivals of Jaffa grapefruit are hitting the UK during what is described as an extremely short market with South African fruit finishing earlyMehadrin Tnuport Export is marketing the Jaffa-branded White...
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pud shooter
GBL International is launching a limited edition Christmas Pudding flavour of its Corky’s range of vodka based shooters. The vodka-based spirit will be available next month and joins the current line-up, which includes Lime and Chilli, Apple Sour,...
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Potato label shambles
More than a third of potatoes are being labelled incorrectly on retailer shelves, according to food safety bosses.Out of 294 samples DNA-tested by the Food Standards Agency, 33% were wrongly labelled while 17% were not the variety they...
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The future is coloured
Coloured carrots could become a far more common sight on supermarket shelves and could even be regarded as a separate style of root vegetable, according to one expert.During a field trials day in Norfolk, James Wilson of breeder Elsoms...
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Blue Dragon gives pesto Thai twists
Traditional Italian pesto is getting a Thai twist from Blue Dragon. It is bringing out a new range to tempt ethnic food lovers, which can be stirred into noodles, rice or pasta.The pesto comes in three flavours – Coconut & Lemon Grass,...
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M&S set to take Gala all-English
Marks and Spencer is pledging to stock 100% English Gala by the 2005 season.The retailer claims to have grown volumes of the UK fruit from 40% to 95% in just two years, but is now aiming higher.Annitta Engel, top fruit technologist...
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Asda digs local produce
Sales of Welsh potatoes at Asda stores in Wales rose 40% this year on the back of its initiative to promote all things local. Pembrokeshire potatoes were sold at all of Asda’s 15 stores in Wales, backed by a promotional campaign celebrating...
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Running with the fundamentals
The discounter is staying true to shopkeeping’s core values as it modernises. Sean McAllister reportsClockwise from above right: Fresh fruit and veg lifts the store’s ambience; deli meats prove popular; flowers and plants flank...
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New ways with feta
With the Olympics in Athens due to start in just under one year, visitors to Anuga were treated to innovative snacks using one of Greece’s most popular products – feta cheese.Feta is best known for its central role in a Greek salad, but...
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Acquisition drive for CJ Lang
Stalled expansion plans by Scotland’s largest independent retailer look set to kick into action in the next few weeks, as a raft of new initiatives begin to bear fruit.Spar’s Scottish principal, CJ Lang, announced plans to double its...