All Fresh produce articles – Page 228
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Smoothie operator
Del Monte is aiming for brand leadership in the fast growing smoothies market with the launch of a range of Del Monte Smoothies. It has teamed up with Unigate to produce a three- strong chilled smoothie range that includes Citrus & Banana, Mango...
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Market watch
Wholesale prices (p) FRUIT Origin Variety Packing Apples UK Bramley lb 22 34 Brazil ...
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Wholesale prices (p) FRUIT Origin Variety Packing Apples UK Bramley lb 20 30 Brazil ...
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Strawberries: multiples show preference for English fruit an
High tunnel protection lifts crop volumes The English strawberry crop is expected to peak in the same week as the Wimbledon Tennis Championships get under way, said Nicholas Marsden, md of Kentish Garden, the UK's largest specialist soft fruit...
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Onions: UK growers close the gap
Successful use of new onion storage technology has continued to allow British growers to close the seasonal gap reducing reliance on imports. This year the season for red onions, which have been grown in increasing quantities to fill a niche...
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Canned tomatoes: HL links with Italy's Fege
Just weeks away from the new season tomato pack, UK buyers are being contacted by a new supplier. HL Foods, the canning division of Premier International Foods, has signed a partnership deal with Italian packer Fege. HL Foods is best known for ...
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Battle brewing in Scotland as Irn-Bru faces a cheap and chee
The Natural Fruit & Beverage Company plans to take on the might of Irn-Bru in Scotland with the launch of a cheaper, cheeky version called Highland Brew. The company claims the launch is to satisfy demand from its wholesale and independent...
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Latin America: Chile moves to beat fruit fly outbreak
Faced with the outbreak of fruit fly in the Metropolitan region, but outside the main production areas, the Chilean fruit industry has swiftly come up with regulatory measures which it expects will eliminate the problem before November, the start of...
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Truth all dressed up Italian style
Italian food company Bocca Della Verita has brought out a stylishly packaged new range of dressings under the label Dress Italian. The extra virgin olive oil-based range which can be used on salads or for cooking comes in four varieties....
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The mushrooms of Mourne
Sir; In your recent Northern Ireland supplement (The Grocer, May 6), the fresh produce feature mentioned Mourne Mushroom Marketing being set up three years ago with grant aid. This could not be further from the truth the company was established...
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Fruit Packers: New handling facility opens in Peterborough
Hart beats a little faster Hart Worldwide, the leading apple supplier to Asda, has completed the first stage of a £3m prepacking and storage facility at Peterborough. Its initial operating capacity is 1,100 pallets, rising to 1,500. Currently...
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EUROPEAN STONE FRUIT
Growers must concentrate on niche varieties Another huge crop disaster? Faced with the prospect of another glut in the summer stone fruit market, European growers have been told to get their act together or face bankruptcy in three or four...
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WHITE GRAPES: Seedless assault on UK
Agrexco has targeted the UK for a 10% increase in white seedless grape exports this season with a programme which could reach 6,000 tonnes. The first Perlette was flown in this week and has been making between £13 and £14 per 4.5kg carton on the...
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TOMATOES: I'm all right Jack, but
A new variety of British beef tomato is being sold exclusively through Waitrose. Jack Hawkins, which retails at £2.79/kg, grows to between 65mm and 85mm and ranges in colour from light orange to red. A spokesman for the Tomato Growers'...
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Meltis in the mouth
New Berry Fruits the 100 year old sugar confectionery range from Meltis is back on shelves after a three year absence. The range has been reformulated and is distributed by Ryne Quality Confectionery in the multiples and by sister company The...
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MARKET TRENDS: Wider range of convenience and premium lines
Values up but volume static Fresh fruit and vegetable values are expected to increase in the next year. However, the total volume sold will remain virtually static, according to predictions in Key Note's survey published this week. Consumption...
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Cherries: Bright forecast for United States crop
Larger fruit and longer season An excellent forecast has been predicted for US cherry crops by promotions director for North West Cherries George Smith, who represent the four states that dominate the cherry trade. Cherries accounted for around...
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KIWIFRUIT: Zespri aims for gold standard
There will be a substantial increase in the volume of Zespri Gold kiwifruit arriving from New Zealand this season. UK retail account executive Tim Lloyd confirmed that Zespri is expected to make a premium over traditional fruit. Lloyd...
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Market watch: Wholesale prices (p)
FRUIT Origin Variety Packing Apples UK Cox kg 45 55 UK Bramley kg ...
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Market watch: Wholesale prices (p)
FRUIT Origin Variety Packing Apples UK Cox lb 45 60 UK Bramley lb ...