All Fresh produce articles – Page 79
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News'Alarming' number of Brits not aware UK grows apples or strawberries
Nearly 20% of Brits are not aware that apples are grown in the UK, new research has suggested.
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NewsCitrus suppliers welcome decision not to ban SA fruit
UK citrus suppliers have described the European Commission’s decision not to ban the import of South African citrus fruit as a “sensible outcome”.
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NewsBritish apple growers link with Defra and UKTI on export plans
British apple growers have started working with Defra and UKTI to pave the way for the UK to be a major apple exporter…
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NewsBritish farming can benefit from imports, says Tesco’s Tim Smith
Supporting British farmers and growers does not necessarily have to mean moving to 100% British on certain grocery lines, Tesco’s group technical director, Tim Smith, has suggested.
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Analysis & FeaturesPrice war pushes fruit and veg prices down
A price war is rarely a good thing for grocery suppliers – but could end up being a boon to the nation’s health…
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NewsFairtrade supplies to UK 'hit by price wars'
Supermarket price wars are forcing Fairtrade growers away from the UK retail sector, the Fairtrade Foundation has warned…
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NewsAsda supplier QV Foods' anaerobic digestion plant opens
Asda veg & potato supplier QV Foods has opened an anaerobic digestion facility at its HQ in Lincolnshire…
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NewsAlphonso mango ban defended by Defra
Defra has defended the import ban imposed by the European Commission last week on Alphonso mangoes, and urged Indian authorities to take action.
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Analysis & FeaturesMexican lime shortages push up UK prices
A severe lime shortage in the US meant many Cinco de Mayo revellers had to make do without the fruit in their margaritas…
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NewsBumper strawberry crop expected as season starts early
A longer growing season and the effects of the fifth warmest winter on record could lead to a 10% uplift in domestic strawberry production this year, British Summer Fruits has said.
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NewsJames White extends its Beet It brand into energy bar market
Fruit & veg juice supplier James White Drinks has launched its first food product – a beetroot and oat bar…
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Analysis & FeaturesOnion prices stabilising, but still high year on year
The onion market continues to feel the impact of the extremely wet weather in the UK earlier this year, which hampered planting and led to low supplies.
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NewsRoyal Gala apple crop threatened by hot Brazilian weather
Retailers are likely to find it harder and more expensive than usual to source Royal Gala apples this year…
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NewsGoodness Gang back at East of England Co-op
Max Mushroom and Alex Apple made a public appearance at East of England Co-op in Felixstowe…
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Analysis & FeaturesEaster eggs offer cracking value as chocolate costs soar
Average Easter egg prices have barely changed since last year despite soaring ingredient costs and shallower promotions…
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NewsFruit delivery service for London cocktail bars launched
A new online delivery service specialising in fruit, veg and fresh juice targets the on-trade and bar sector in London…
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NewsGangmasters Licensing Authority moves from Defra to Home Office
Responsibility for the Gangmasters Licensing Authority has moved from Defra to the Home Office.
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NewsCanned potato sales soar thanks to price cuts
Price cuts are boosting sales of canned potatoes to cash-strapped shoppers – as sales of fresh spuds continue to slide…
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Comment & OpinionPink Lady apples calls for Biggest Brands inclusion
Each year I read with interest your table of Britain’s 100 biggest brands…
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NewsFrozen food makers hit back at fruit and veg health study
Frozen food manufacturers have blasted a new study on 5-A-Day for “misleadingly” suggesting eating frozen fruit is not as beneficial as fresh.