All Fresh produce articles – Page 213
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Generic association out to win consumer appeal
Seven major UK importers, several with direct producer links, have formed the Mango Association with an initial three year brief to raise awareness among retailers and consumers. Among their ranks are Agrexco UK, Janic, Minor Wear and Willis,...
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In our stores, canned food is shrinking all the time. The ma
Canned vegetables, in particular, are disappearing fast because consumers prefer fresh, chilled or frozen. And, of course some vegetables, like carrots, don't migrate to the can very well. They are over processed. The only growth in vegetables is...
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Whitworths' special FX
Dried fruit specialist Whitworths is expanding its fruit snacks portfolio with a range of FX fruit energy bars. On shelf next Saturday (February 1), the new range consists of high fibre, almost fat-free pure fruit bars with no added sugar in three...
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Going into the supermarket to choose a fruit juice has never
The packaging is great the bright vibrant colours and strong fruit images would defiantly stand out on the shelf. Some of the fruits sounded strange banana and kiwi were unexpected and some of the colours were a bit alarming , but they work....
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Longer life with coating
UK supermarkets are testing a new edible coating manufactured in the United States called Natureseal which extends the life and presentation of freshly cut produce. Products including apple and pear slices pioneered by Mantrose Haeuser will be on...
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Manufacturers achieved their goal in 2001, edging the sweet
The catalyst for growth has been classy premium jams and marmalades containing more fruit and less pectin, and healthy, reduced sugar preserves. These lines have made headway in the battle for the breakfast table, commanding a higher price and...
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Top 10 sweet spread
brands (by value) 1. Robertson's Golden Shred fine marmalade 2. Robertson's standard jam 3. Hartley's standard jam 4. Bonne Maman extra fruit jam 5. Streamline reduced sugar jam ...
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Marketing - Fresh produce
Direct delivery launched Direct delivery of potatoes by post has been launched by Cheshire prepacker Jepson Potatoes from its packhouse in Holmes Chapel. Consumers are being offered a 10kg carton of white or red eye varieties delivered by ANC…
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A World full of new exotics
Mango sales disappoint Mango sales have been disappointing this year. This is due to the influx of alternative cheap tropical fruit such as pineapple and sudden surges in the supply of traditional deciduous such as grapes and melons, according to trade sources. In many cases, prices have not covered costs
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Cirio to turn saucy in spring
Cirio Del Monte is spending £4m on introducing its Cirio pasta sauces range to the UK. The Italian food company, which acquired fruit juice specialist Del Monte last year, claimed the six tomato based sauces and green pesto offered a "genuine,...
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ENGLISH soft fruit
New raspberry this season A new variety of late autumn raspberry bred by Dr Derek Jennings, called Joan Irene and grown under cover, will be commercially picked for the first time on Mockbeggar Farm, Kent, later this season. Growers and AFI sales...
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ENGLISH SOFT FRUIT
Wettest harvest for 40 years but sales still up Strawberry sales sweet despite summer rains English strawberry growers have suffered the wettest harvesting conditions for 40 years, according to industry experts. Speaking last week at annual...
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SPANISH citrus
Satsumas down 20%; clementine crop 9% lighter; oranges unchanged Improving easy peelers on course for Christmas With the peak Christmas selling period only a fortnight away, Spanish easy peeler quality has improved dramatically since the start...
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Malibu Melons'
"I love this new Malibu ad. In fact, I love the whole seriously easy-going' series. The juxtaposition of the laid-back surroundings and West Indian accents with the rat race-style' dialogue is hilarious. The acting is great, too; all the...
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Rose's gets orange version
Chivers Hartley has given the famous Rose's marmalade a rare brand extension by adding an orange version to the portfolio. The 136-year-old brand is well established for its zesty lime and lemon & lime varieties, but has never before come in...
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Simplicity, with Fruits of France
Boutinot is aiming to ease consumer confusion over French wines by bringing out out a simply titled Fruits of France range. Four single varietals Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah make up the offering and have been chosen because...
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joint salad venture
Selby takes over Drax A new joint venture between Hedon Salads and Glinwell, a St Albans based growing and distribution group, has taken on Drax Nursery from English Village Salads, part of Geest. The deal does not include the marketing business....
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Zest Organic Tomato & Herb Pasta Sauce
Rsp: £1.99 for 355g The Zest range, distributed by G Costa, comprises six pasta sauces, four pestos and one sun dried tomato paste. All are free from artificial additives. The organic tomato and herb variant was launched in May 2001 and achieved...