All Fresh produce articles – Page 86
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NewsPrepared bowls and little gems key to salad's super summer
Little gem lettuces, prepared bowl salads and rocket boosted salad sales to record-breaking heights this summer…
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NewsBrits spend £8m more on organic food in September
The Soil Association is hailing the success of its Small Changes, Big Difference campaign after sales of organic food shot…
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Analysis & FeaturesNew banana disease in Asia poses no threat... yet
A banana disease on the march in South East Asia does not pose an immediate threat to UK banana supply and prices…
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NewsSalad suppliers celebrate 'record-breaking' summer sales
Salad suppliers have hailed the summer of 2013 as an “all-time record-breaker” for sales, which saw Brits tuck into 226 million wholehead lettuces, salad bag and bowls.
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NewsTesco’s Giant Onion rolls into stores
Tesco has listed a giant onion six times the size of a standard onion….
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NewsNatures Way pulls plug on Lasting Leaf salad brand
The fresh produce category has lost one of its most enterprising brands, with salad supplier Natures Way Foods pulling the plug on its Lasting Leaf line of longer-life salads.
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NewsJaffa oranges to sponsor Bath Rugby club
Jaffa oranges has become the official sponsor of Bath Rugby for the 2013/14 and 2014/15 seasons…
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NewsAlan Bartlett boosts carrot packing efficiency
Alan Bartlett and Sons has invested £1m in new grading technology to boost the efficiency of its carrot packing…
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NewsEC official urges greater food safety focus on plants
Europe is focusing too much on food safety risks from animal products and not enough on risks related to plants…
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Bannister's Farm filled jacket potatoes go into Nisa
Bannisters’ Farm has expanded distribution of its new filled frozen spuds…
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NewsMichel Roux Jr and Andrew Fairlie star in Albert Bartlett ads
Michel Roux Jr (pictured) and fellow chef Andrew Fairlie are to front a new national TV ad campaign for Albert Bartlett potatoes.
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NewsFlorette shores up UK salad supply with Angflor joint venture
Florette is set to ramp up its supply of British-grown salad through a joint venture…
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NewsThanet Earth's war on waste takes shape
Thanet Earth is exploring a new scheme to reduce food waste and stop edible produce being sent for composting…
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NewsTop fruit crop beautiful but trade is urged to 'buy ugly too'
Apple growers are urging retailers and consumers to continue supporting ‘ugly’ fruit and veg…
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NewsWaitrose trumpets British apple selection with Alan Titchmarsh ad
Waitrose is lauding its British sourcing credentials in its latest ‘The Story of…’ TV ad to promote the 50 British apple varieties it stocks.
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NewsBlueberry and blaeberry boost as projects look to grow sales
UK-grown blueberries are set for a £1.5m R&D boost as two new research projects are under way…
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NewsOrganic gets a list of approved ad claims to smooth way with ASA
Advertisements for organic food are less likely to fall foul of the Advertising Standards Authority from now on…
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Category ReportCan hot fruit drinks stir up a new subcategory?
The founder of posh tea brand Clipper Teas is hoping to create a brand new sub-category with the launch of FruitBroo, a seven-strong range of caffeine-free hot drinks.
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NewsStrawberry shelf life extended by 2.4 days
It’s Fresh! can extend the post-harvest shelf-life of strawberries by 2.4 days on average, new research has indicated…
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NewsProduce World looks to shake up the sprout with flavour trials
The humble sprout is being given a makeover with new flavour strengths…