All Fresh produce articles – Page 207
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Twist is ready to dance for the nation
Bacardi-Martini is ready for a national roll out of its Breezer Twist after a four-month trial in Tesco. Breezer Twist's range of fruit-flavoured spirits comes in three versions, lime, watermelon, and mango with passion fruit, each with a...
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Horticultural unity call by Tory
David Shapley The horticultural industry needs to emerge from the shadow of agriculture, according to MP Michael Jack. The former Conservative minister for agriculture, speaking at the British Tomato Grower Association's conference, called...
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Sainsbury rounds up square tins
Sainsbury has begun testing shoppers’ attitude to square-shaped cans with its own label tomato soup the first product to be trialled at its Reading store.The retailer said that it can fit 20% more square cans on its shelves and it would...
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The total sauces and condiments market was worth #481m in th
The largest sector within the market is thick and thin sauces which accounts for 32.4% of spend and 39.4% of volume in the last year. This sector is driving total market growth up 11.1% year-on-year in terms of value. Tomato ketchup is the key sauce...
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M&S ambitious to grow organic
David Shapley Marks and Spencer is aiming to become the most trusted retailer of organic products in the UK and is undertaking a major range expansion beyond the current 22 lines of fruit, 25 vegetables and 29 salad items. Increasing consumer demand...
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Bottling up fun for kids
Heinz and Daddies add cheer to children's food in a versatile sector, reports Tracy Kelly The leading product in the bottled sauces market is Heinz tomato ketchup but, although a stalwart in the stable, Heinz does not rely on its traditional red...
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BPC turns proactive
Growers and packers are being urged to make better use of the British Potato Council. Chairman David Walker said the industry needed to use the wealth of consumer research and promotional support offered by the BPC. In a virtually static market,...
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n Fruit and veg combines British and foreign produce and includes seasonal fruits, such as peche de vigne (an old fashioned variety of peach as featured in Monet's garden) or fresh vegetables like salsify. n The grocery section features luxuries...
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Salad days for the dressings market
Adding that something extra to a plate of leaves has launched consumers on a new love affair with salads, says Tracy Kelly Pre-packed salads have revolutionised consumer attitudes, so it should be no surprise to learn that there has been a step...
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Dried fruit panic
Rain in Turkey and Greece has triggered near panic in the dried fruit markets and caused a sharp rise in prices. Uncertainty surrounds the Turkish sultana crop both in size and quality. Some in the trade are not discounting a volume below 200,000...
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Solanum looks to excellence
A special centre has been set up by potato packer Solanum to strengthen relations with growers and retailers. The company, one of the UK's largest potato packers and distributors, annually handling more than 220,000 tonnes valued at #60m, has...
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Thresher to bottle up price first
Off-licence chain Thresher is to pilot a scheme that arranges bottles according to price and not region or origin or grape.Part of the First Quench group, Thresher is to try the new style of display in 30 stores with a view to rolling out...
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The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesKidz-TFrom: Clipper TeasClipper is aiming to draw kids to the hot beverage category with this banana flavour tea. The company claims 93% of the...
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The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesski stopgapFrom: NestléNestlé’s new yogurt drink Ski Stopgap is available in three variants, Berry Mix, Tropical and Honey & Banana. It is being...
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The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesSalad shakersFrom: HeinzSalad Shakers from Heinz is primarily targeted at 16 to 45-year-old women. But the snack brand is also positioned as a healthy...
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The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesBisto RoastsFrom: Cheviot FoodsCheviot Foods has joined forces with gravy stalwart Bisto on these frozen roast potatoes, which are infused with the...
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The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesDe-toxFrom: Firefly TonicsDe-tox, the new herbal drink from Firefly Tonics, has a refreshing mix of lemon and lime with ginger and other herbs to...
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Exclusive avocado
Waitrose has won exclusive rights to sell a new variety of giant avocado called Nature's Haas. Bred by Westfalia, one of South Africa's best known grower exporters, the fruit went on sale in 60 selected stores this week. As this is the...
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trends and developments
A novel concept from Babylicious Ltd is a frozen meal range for babies up to one year old. Called Tastylicious, the range includes 500g packs of small individual portions of organic fruit and vegetable purées, organic vegetable recipes and...
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Trends and developments
n Riso Gallo has added two new products to its Riso Pronto range of quick-cooking risotto rices. Sundried Tomato with real tomato pieces and Mushroom with real mushroom pieces extend the range to five varieties. Including real pieces of sundried...