All Fresh produce articles – Page 58
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NewsBrexit-related labour crisis inquiry re-opened
Efra Committee will assess whether labour shortages in food production has ‘improved or deteriorated’ during the past year
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Analysis & FeaturesBananacoin: can a Bitcoin-style scheme work for banana growers?
Bananacoin is being hailed as ’the first eco-friendly’ cryptocurrency, as merging tech offers new forms of finance for growers in deprived areas
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NewsFears raised over a repeat of last year's salad shortages
Salad suppliers are scrambling to secure alternative supplies to avoid a repeat of last year’s veg crisis
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Analysis & FeaturesSpanish production drop pushes up price of oranges
Price of oranges decreased slightly but are up a 10th on last year following a 25% drop in Spanish production
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Analysis & FeaturesApple production shortfall to drive up juice price
Global production of apples is forecast to fall 3.2% on last season to 76.2 million tonnes in 2017/18
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NewsTenderstem broccoli makes frozen debut with Iceland listing
Brand licensor Coregeo said it was also eyeing listings with other supermarkets in response to positive feedback
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NewsSainsbury’s launches ‘next-gen’ plant-based range
The new products rolled out under the ‘by Sainsbury’s’ sub-brand to tap into the growing trend towards flexitarian eating
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NewsMorrisons doles out oranges to revive flagging festive tradition
They will be handed out in stores from tomorrow, with story cards detailing the history of the tradition
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NewsFestive price war looms as Tesco cuts cost of Christmas veg
Tesco has relaunched its Festive 5 promotion, with prices reduced to 29p for key Christmas ingredients
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NewsFyffes' Ethical Trading Initiative suspension upheld
Suspension from NGO will continue into the new year due to ongoing labour dispute, ETI says
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NewsM&S rolls out limited-edition stoneless mini avocado
Between 5-8cm long and 50g on average, the ‘holy grail’ of avocados has edible skin
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NewsAsda joins retailers hiking banana prices as supplies tighten
The supermarket has hiked prices across several banana packs…
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Comment & OpinionBetter fruit & veg online will be a winner
Recent statistics from ONS show online food sales are growing slower than online non-food sales
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Analysis & FeaturesBrussels sprouts 'crisis' fears prove to be unfounded
A mild summer and late start to autumn should ensure Christmas tables groan under good quality brussels sprouts
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News'Big concerns' over EU planning for hard Brexit border checks
Readiness of European authorities, in addition to the UK, would be a key ‘determining factor’ in delivering smooth Brexit, MPs hear
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NewsMorrisons launches leftover grape redistribution drive
FareShare CEO Lindsay Boswell said the idea came on a factory walkthrough at a Morrisons fruit packing facility
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NewsBerryWorld in merger with Beekers
The merger will provide a base for BerryWorld’s European arm to grow retail markets in central, eastern and southern parts
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NewsLess than 25% 'know what a fruit or veg portion looks like'
New research commissioned by the National Charity Partnership reveals ignorance of portion sizes
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NewsBenefit prune juice listed by Tesco
Benefit’s prune juice is made with prunes sourced from the Agen region of Bordeaux blended with vitamins A, C and E