All Fresh produce articles – Page 88
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NewsFairtrade blasts Morrisons and Aldi for banana price wars
Retailers have hit back at the Fairtrade Foundation after it blamed UK price wars for putting the squeeze on banana produc…
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Comment & OpinionA bruising battle
The Fairtrade Foundation is making bananas the centrepiece of Fairtrade Fortnight. But will it make a difference to banana pricing?
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NewsBanana pricing needs action, Fairtrade Foundation warns
The Fairtrade Foundation has called for urgent government intervention in the UK banana supply chain, saying that retailer ‘price wars’ have triggered job losses and left smaller producers marginalised.
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NewsBlight-resistant GM potato developed in UK trial
Potatoes are at the centre of a new debate about GM technology in the UK, sparked by news of a successful trial of a blight-resistant variety of genetically modified potatoes.
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NewsMusang King Durian fruit arrives in UK
Malaysian Musang King Durian fruit is now available to buy in the UK for the first time…
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NewsFresh potato consumption levels hit by higher prices
Brits ate nearly 8% fewer fresh potatoes in 2013 than in 2012, as soaring retail prices took their toll…
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NewsNew jacket for Greenvale branded potatoes range
Potato giant Greenvale has added a new jacket potatoes line to its branded range of potatoes sold in paper bags…
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NewsSuppliers say Israeli storms have not hit herb supply
Herb suppliers claim that Israel’s worst storms in decades have had minimal impact on the supply of herbs to the UK mults…
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NewsPotato crop forecasting tool goes online
A crop forecasting tool that helps retailers to more accurately plan promotions on fresh potatoes is being taken online.
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NewsAsda predicts boom time for persimmons
Asda is expecting to sell 20% more persimmons this season, taking its volume sales to 1.4 million packs.
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NewsThanet Earth launches website for schoolkids
Thanet Earth has set up a website for schoolchildren and students studying its greenhouse operations…
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NewsTimperley rhubarb volumes hit by weather
Volumes of foodies’ favourite Timperley rhubarb could be down by up to 50% this year…
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NewsApple growers call for ‘ungagging’ on health benefits of fruit
EU rules on the health benefits that products can or cannot claim unfairly disadvantage naturally healthy foods such as fresh fruit and veg, and urgently need to be revised, the UK apple industry has said.
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NewsProduce Investments confirms bid for Jersey Royal Company
The Jersey Royal Company is set to be acquired by Produce Investments, owner of potato supplier Greenvale.
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NewsCanned sprouts sales soar as Brits seek convenient Christmas
Convenience is trumping tradition as a growing number of Brits get set to serve canned sprouts with Christmas dinner…
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NewsSavse hits the high street in 136 Boots
Premium smoothie brand Savse has secured its first major high-street listing…
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NewsInnocent ad campaign to focus on 10% of profits given to charity
Innocent is to make an emotional message – rather than individual products – the core of its marketing activity…
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NewsBooths completes acquisition of fruit and veg supplier Sharrocks
Booths has completed the acquisition of its fruit and veg supplier Sharrocks.
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NewsBerry Gardens extends Maidstone packhouse
Berry Gardens has boosted production capacity with a £3m extension to its Maidstone packhouse…
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NewsSouth Africa disease sparks citrus ban fear
UK fresh produce suppliers have urged the EC to take a proportionate approach in banning citrus imports from South Africa…