All Fresh produce articles – Page 231
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Arrival at refreshment platform
Orchid is bringing a contemporary twist to Aqua Libra - the definitive 1990s dinner party soft drink with the launch of an Organic Citrus variant in July. Organic grapefruit, lemon and grape juices combine with spring water and flavours such...
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Pierre Castel Moroccan wine range seeks listings
A range of Moroccan wines is seeking its first retail listings in the UK. The wines are the fruit of major investment by Pierre Castel who during the 1990s breathed new life into old vineyards in the Moroccan winemaking areas of Boulaouane and...
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Tasting panel: Smiles Heritage
THE EXPERT Arabella Woodrow Master of Wine and wine buyer for Forth Wine This has a tawny brown colour and has a good head. There are plenty of hoppy raisin fruit aromas and the flavour is dry and malty with hints of some plum and raisin ...
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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 ...
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Market watch: Wholesale prices (p)
FRUIT Origin Variety Packing Apples UK Bramley lb 16 30 Brazil Royal Gala ctn ...
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Market watch: Wholesale prices (p)
FRUIT Origin Variety Packing Apples UK Bramley lb 18 28 Brazil Royal Gala ctn ...
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Market watch: Wholesale prices (p)
FRUIT Origin Variety Packing Apples UK Bramley lb 350 500 UK Discovery kg ...
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Market watch: Wholesale prices (p)
FRUIT Origin Variety Packing Apples UK Bramley lb 20 30 Brazil Royal Gala ctn ...
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Market watch: Wholesale prices (p)
Fruit and vegetables FRUIT Origin Variety Packing Apples UK Worcester lb 18 28 UK Bramley ...
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Market watch: Wholesale prices (p)
FRUIT Origin Variety Packing Apples UK Bramley lb 20 30 Brazil Royal Gala ctn ...
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Market watch: Wholesale prices (p)
FRUIT Origin Variety Packing Apples UK Bramley lb 18 28 Brazil Royal Gala ctn ...