All Fresh produce articles – Page 59
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NewsMorrisons adds frost-blemished apples to its Wonky range
Tesco has already announced it would relax apple specs to include those affected by frost eye…
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NewsTotal Produce swoops again in the US with acquisition of 50% of Fresh Connection
Listed fresh produce supplier Total Produce has acquired a 50% equity stake in California-based The Fresh Connection.
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Analysis & FeaturesRising import and labour costs drive up price of fruit
Pineapple was one of the big risers in this week’s Grocer 33, and exclusive research by The Grocer shows it’s not alone
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Analysis & FeaturesApple shortage continues to hit juice and concentrate prices
Apple juice prices remain on the rise as shortages in Poland continue
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NewsFlorette launches resealable beetroot pouch
The 300g ready-to-eat fridge pack of peeled and steamed beetroot went on sale in Sainsbury’s last week…
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NewsUK asparagus production ‘could end’ under Brexit says grower
A new survey by the NFU revealed there was a 29% shortfall in seasonal farm workers in September
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Comment & OpinionHow can we eat more vegetables? Peas Please and the Veg Pledge
The Food Foundation’s veg summit in London looks at ways we can increase our intake of the good things in life …
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NewsTesco to support producers via NFU's Fruit & Veg Pledge
Retailer joins Lidl, Aldi, and the Co-op in signing up to the pledge – designed to cultivate better relationships between retailers, intermediaries and growers
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NewsFood retailers and producers commit to boosting veg consumption
Commitments come at industry-wide Peas Please Veg Summit in London
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NewsFruit & veg labour crisis is year-round problem, says BGA
New research published by the BGA this week suggested the industry needed a year-round supply of labour, said CEO Jack Ward
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Analysis & FeaturesHeavy summer rains hit pumpkin quality
UK growers have warned that a wetter than usual summer has had a significant impact on pumpkin quality for the 2017 harvest
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Analysis & FeaturesFrom farm to food waste: the pre-farmgate fight
Retailers take most of the heat on food waste, but down on the farm the levels of loss are much higher
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NewsTesco battles food waste with green satsumas and clementines
Te move was prompted by recent high temperatures in Spain where the fruit are grown, which has caused their skins to turn
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NewsGrayling call for UK to grow more is 'tripe'
Growers have warned suggestion UK could increase food production in event of a hard Brexit would face several challenges
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NewsPrinces launches six-month push for fish and fruit lineup
Brand has also expanded its mackerel and tuna ranges with three new variants exclusive to Tesco
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ProfilesMy food & drink job: Greenvale technical graduate Annabelle May
Since entering the world of fresh produce, Annabelle has been pleasantly surprised by how varied the industry is. She even got to spend five months on sunny Jersey as part of a placement with The Jersey Royal Company
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News'Lack of understanding' over labour, warns Produce Investments
Government has failed to grasp severity of labour crisis, says supplier
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Analysis & FeaturesWonky veg up but are supermarkets digging deep enough?
Shoppers continue to lap up wonky fruit & veg ranges, as the supermarkets introduce new lines and lower specifications
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NewsMorrisons launches new £3 wonky veg box
Box is part of trio of ‘affordable’ veg boxes which also includes £5 British veg box and an organic box for £8
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NewsTesco relaxes specifications on frost-affected apples
Unseasonal temperatures dropped to -4C at the end of April in some parts of Britain, causing blemishes known as ‘frost rings’