All Fresh produce articles – Page 56
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Comment & OpinionBanana republic, Forensic traceability
The recently announced Asda-Sainsbury’s merger brings with it the threat of an ever more powerful buyer
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NewsCarrot prices pushed up by falling production
Falling production in Southern Europe has led to price increases on carrots
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NewsBrexit labour shortages 'killing' fruit & veg sector
A Defra spokeswoman told The Grocer the government was “giving consideration” to what replacement labour arrangements might be necessary after Brexit
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NewsHard Brexit will cause soaring food prices, warn Lords
New report warns contrast between government confidence and industry concern over Brexit is ‘striking’
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NewsTesco, Sainsbury's & Birds Eye back Veg Power campaign
The campaign aims to raise £100,000 for a generic vegetable advertising fund with the goal of increasing veg consumption across the UK
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Comment & OpinionCan Peas Please’s generic veg campaign win funding? And will it work?
The timing of the launch could not be more opportune after Defra released its Family Food Survey, which found consumers were purchasing fewer fresh green vegetables in 2016/17 than in 2013
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Analysis & FeaturesRisk of citrus greening disease in Med produce 'very high'
Reasearchers warned Europe could not remain immune to the disease, which has devastated citrus crops in the US…
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Comment & OpinionDeliveroo sets a date to save the side salad
Salads were the fourth most ordered side just two years ago, but have fallen to 23rd
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NewsBranston launches added value potato products into Tesco
In an effort to reduce food waste, the new products were made with mis-shapen and over-sized spuds
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NewsBooker cuts fruit and veg prices at Londis
Londis is introducing Tesco-style promotions that offer deep discounts on fruit and veg
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NewsDel Monte launches premium 'Gold' variety tinned pineapple
It comes as sales of the fruit are booming, with Tesco reporting a 15% increase in sales last month
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Analysis & FeaturesStrawberry prices pushed up by Spanish crop shortage
Wholesale prices have increased by 65% on last month and are now 63% higher than in April 2017…
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NewsGhanaian fruit supplier Blue Skies adds dairy-free ice cream
Coconut, Mango & Passionfruit and Chocolate & Orange are available now from Waitrose
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Comment & OpinionSuck it up: the lemon face challenge is here
The latest charity challenge is good news for citrus growers
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Comment & OpinionCarolina Reaper comes for New York chilli lover
A 34-year-old competitor is New York State has been hospitalised, suffering from ‘thunderclap’ headaches
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NewsTiptree launches first fruit & veg crisp range
Wilkin & Sons is seeking listings for the vegan-certified range, which is made using only 100% air-dried fruit & veg
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NewsSteve's Leaves adds new salad blend for summer
Featuring red pak choi, green tatsoi and wild rocket (rsp: £1.40/60g), it was inspired by a winter sun trip to Portugal
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NewsNew organic banana brand Allfresch comes to UK
The first batch of Mibio bananas arrived last week
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NewsUK farming union leaders call for fair post-Brexit policies
They called on the government to ensure the outcome of Brexit allows UK farmers to deliver high quality and affordable food
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NewsAsda saves over 1,000 tonnes of wonky carrots from the bin
Asda was the first supermarket to trial selling misshapen carrots in 2015, following up with its Wonky Veg Box scheme