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Tasting panel: CHAPEL HILL IRSAI OLIVER
From Myliko International.Chapel Hill from the Nagyrede winery is one of the leading Hungarian wine brands. Irsai Oliver is an east European grape. Abv: 11.5% Price: £3.29 £3.49. TARGET CONSUMER Angela Newton, 26, Managing Editor, Homes &...
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Tomatoes: Dutch research boost sales
Consumer tomato research carried out by The Greenery has proved so successful that more fresh produce will be included in a similar survey later this year. The Dutch growers organisation, which controls around 65% of exports and sees the UK as one...
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Fresh Produce Consortium: Boost for fruit and veg, but confe
The Government unveiled plans for its fully funded campaign to boost consumption of fruit and veg to a depleted audience at the Fresh Produce Consortium near Grantham this week. Apathy towards the conference, which attracted around 100 delegates ...
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Some stick from Swizzels
Swizzels Matlow is extending its 5p Drumstick Lolly range with the addition of strawberry & lemon and cola & blackcurrant flavours. It is also launching a bite-size version of its Refreshers Chews and Drumsticks with a new stick pack' variant of...
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Maclellan's pâté plan
Speciality pâté producer Castle Maclellan has spruced up its range with six new products and updated packaging. The new variants are oven roasted chicken with tarragon; Scottish smoked seafood; luxury salmon; oven roasted mushroom with garlic and...
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Extension to tequila
Beverage Brands is tapping into the growing demand for tequila and is extending its premium packaged drink based on the Mexican spirit. Six months ago it launched Ca'quila, a mix of agave cactus juice and lime. It is now introducing a Ca'quila...
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Distribution: FMD: packers nervous
Hauliers taking precautions; spring produce imports still escaping disruption There are growing fears that the foot and mouth epidemic may yet hit fruit and vegetable distribution both from British farms and even extend to the Continent as more...
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Bursting out of bigger bags
Bursting Bugs appeared in bigger bags this week, and crawled back on to TV as part of a £4.5m ad campaign to support the Nestlé Rowntree brand. The ad campaign also highlights Fruit Pastilles, Fruit Gums, Tooty Fruities and Body Parts as episodes...
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A bagel for Easter from New York
New York Bagel Company is going seasonal, with a limited edition dried fruit, spice and apple Easter bagel. Available until the end of April, this builds on the success of the Christmas bagel. Packs have an Easter theme and carry a free prize draw...
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Another healthy dose of Reale-ity
Pasta Reale has added a new variant to its fresh organic pasta range. Tortelloni Mediterranean Vegetables and Cheese is made with organic courgettes, onion, tomatoes and peppers (rsp: £2.29). It joins the existing organic range which was launched a...
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Suppliers: Princes restructures to spread further across EU
Princes Group has restructured as it gears up to expand its operations in continental Europe. Canned meat, fish, sandwich spreads, canned fruit and vegetables, cooking sauces, pastas and oil operations are all affected in the shake-up. The...
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Smash it's in the can
Martians' favourite mashed potato brand Smash is now available in a new format, with the launch of Smash Wedgers, said to be the first complete potato based meal in a can. These consist of potato wedges with sauce and come in chilli, tikka, tuna,...
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Mini Cheddars turn smokey and tangy
KP is taking Mini Cheddars beyond their cheesy homeland into non-cheese-based territory. Two new flavours Smokey BBQ and Tangy Salsa join the range from March 26, replacing Cheese and Onion and Cheese and Ham which will be delisted. This...
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APPLES: Tempting
English growers are getting good results from a little known dessert apple variety called Tentation a French registered name. As with many new varieties, sale of its rootstock is regulated, allowing a close check on plantings. The...
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ProViva variants and Oatly on the way
Swedish dairy Skanemejerier has earmarked a £3m investment behind its non dairy probiotic fruit drink ProViva. New variants are expected this year of ProViva currently available in strawberry and blackcurrant which has seen sales rise 28% in...
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Smash makes a hash of it
Instant potato brand Smash has made its first move into the non instant mash arena. Its new product Smash Browns is an instant way to produce American hash browns. Smash Browns are made with Idaho potatoes and claim to be ready in minutes in...
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Mars follows the Rainbow with Skittles' little mints
Mars is moving into the mint market for the first time this month with the launch of new Skittles variants, and it is putting £4.5m the brand's biggest marketing budget so far behind them. The new packets follow the Skittles Fruit brand's...
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Sharp cut for price
Nestlé Rowntree aims to give sales of Polo Citrus Sharp and Polo Fruits a bit of a boost with a 5p reduction in price. Available from March 12 for a limited period, both packs will carry a 15p flash. Their normal rsp is 20p. Nestlé claims Polo...
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Oranges and easy peelers: Citrus shortage expected
Spain estimates down; Morocco also drastically lower; Turkey may fill gaps Importers are expecting an early finish to the winter citrus season through a combination of poor growing conditions and bumper crops last year. Some trade sources believe...
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Jellies added to Fruit-tella
Adams Confectionery is extending its chewy Fruit-tella brand for the first time with a range of new Jellies. These are crispy outer shells with soft jelly inners. They're made with fruit juice in four flavours strawberry, apple, orange and lemon....