All Fresh produce articles – Page 93
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RPA guidance sparks concerns for veg growers
Veg growers have been warned they could be left in breach of their BRC traceability obligations…
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New eco-packaging for Asda
Asda is rolling out new “green” packaging to fruit and veg in a bid to extend shelf life and cut food waste.
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Aduna launches baobab pulp products
A supplier is hoping to take African ‘superfruit’ baobab mainstream with a range of fruit pulp products.
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Asda aims for UK first with seedless grapes
Asda is aiming to become the first UK supermarket to sell UK-grown seedless grapes in store.
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Thanet Earth submits plan for fourth greenhouse
The owners of Thanet Earth have submitted a planning application for a fourth greenhouse, costing £17m, on its existing site in Kent.
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Comment & Opinion
Cold facts and hot potatoes
Whether it’s stunts against GM wheat, outrage at iffy broccoli or controversy over feed requirements, few issues…
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Cornish spuds hit Tesco and Asda
Suppliers are heralding the start of the Cornish new potato season, as the product starts to hit shelves.
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Simply Fresh trialling direct delivery of fruit and veg to local stores
Fruit and veg is being delivered straight from markets to c-stores as part of a trial by symbol group Simply Fresh
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New orchard for Hadlow College
A new orchard designed to teach young people about the apple industry…
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Analysis & Features
Long-term love-in or risky business?
UK supermarkets have been loudly appreciative of direct sourcing. But what do suppliers make of the direct route?
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British flavour to Morrisons’ fresh produce overhaul
Morrisons is revamping the look of its fresh produce in the latest stage of its own-label overhaul.
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New guidelines for the sprouted seed industry
Sprouted seed suppliers are expected to take another step towards recovery from last year’s deadly E.coli outbreak…
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Brave link for Disney and Scotty Brand
Albert Bartlett is returning to the movies thanks to a major tie-up with Disney.
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Pink Lady overtakes Granny Smith sales
Pink Lady apples have overtaken Granny Smith to become the UK’s thirdmost valuable apple.
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Supermarkets are hit by tarragon shortage
UK supermarkets have been struck by a tarragon shortage, after bad weather in key growing regions disrupted supply.
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Fruit and veg sales rocket at Nisa stores
A fresh produce trial has sent fruit and veg sales soaring 131% in value and 141% in volume at the 30 Nisa retailers that took part.
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Fortuna Frutos fined for rotting produce
One of the largest importers of Spanish salads to the UK has been fined nearly £3,000 for trying to sell…
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PGI status for Armagh Bramley apples
Armagh bramley apples have joined the Cornish pasty and the Melton Mowbray pork pie in being awarded protected status from the EU.
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Tesco rolls out green team to 'put the pride back in fresh produce'
Teams of green-fleeced Tesco fresh produce staff are to become a familiar site patrolling the aisles in more than 700 Tesco stores.
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Sun-dried tomatoes in spotlight over hepatitis link
Sun-dried tomatoes are in the spotlight over a possible link to an outbreak of hepatitis A in the UK last year.