All Fresh produce articles – Page 97
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NewsCan Fairtrade help UK farmers bag a fairer retail deal?
Within weeks of Tesco escalating the milk wars by rolling out its Creamfields brand to whole and semi-skimmed, the Fairtrade Foundation is working on a groundbreaking initiative with British farmers to see whether elements of the Fairtrade model...
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‘Huge relief’ for producers as RPA pays EU monies
UK fruit and veg businesses have breathed a sigh of relief after the Rural Payments Agency said it was releasing vital EU funds and giving suppliers a 12-month lifeline to prove why they should continue to receive EU monies. The agency...
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Lambrini unveils its cider for the ladies
Perry brand Lambrini is being extended into ciders for the first time with the launch of a range of three fruit drinks targeted at women.The 4% abv ciders, which roll out to the on and off-trade at the end of this month, will be...
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Comment & Opinion
Low energy-dense foods like fruit and veg are not cheap and often less convenient
Innovation takes many forms. For tobacco manufacturers, current NPD feels almost like a last hurrah before the shutters come down.
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NewsTetley takes Tea Folk into baked aisle with sultana scones
Tetley tea is stepping outside the tea aisle for the first time with the launch of a range of fruit scones. A four-pack of Tetley Tea Folk sultana scones (rsp: £1.29), baked under licence by Haywood & Padgett, will launch into Asda…
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News‘Reverse season’ asparagus in M&S for autumn
Marks & Spencer is launching a ‘reverse season’ British asparagus that will come into season in the autumn instead of the usual springtime. It will be available in M&S stores from September to November.
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Asda pips rivals to Cox apple punch
Asda has claimed victory in the race to stock this year’s crop of British Cox apples, with the first Cox going into Asda stores on Sunday.
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NewsMaritime to supply Tesco with garlic
Maritime Food Group has won a new contract to supply own-label conventional garlic to Tesco. The new deal won through a recent annual tender process will see Maritime supply all Tesco stores from 11 September.
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NewsSwift beats thrift: sales of prepared veg leap up
Despite the tough economic climate and shrinking consumer budgets, prepared vegetable and potato products are flying off shelves, new data shows. Value sales of prepared chilled veg have risen by 7%, to £454.2m, over the past year, and...
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NewsMüller brings back retro Corner flavours
Müller has launched its own retro revival, bringing back Müller Corner flavours from its back catalogue. The limited-edition six-pack which features two each of the Mississippi Mud Pie, Strawberry Crumble and Lemon Cheesecake variants …
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Candy floss flavour grapes, anyone..?
Mack Multiples is hoping to inject fresh innovation into the UK table grape market by importing a sweet, candy floss-flavoured grape the first in a line of new varieties it hopes to import. Sainsbury's is the first UK retailer to stock...
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NewsPoor growing season hits blueberry supply
British retailers have been hit by a squeeze on blueberries following poor weather in the UK and Poland. Sainsbury's has reduced its packs from 225g to 150g and cut its price from £3 to £2.50 after prices rose following a poor season in...
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NewsSpanish cherry sales hit record level in UK
Spanish cherry growers have sold 70% more picota cherries in the UK this season than they did in 2010. According to estimates from the Cereza de Jerte Denomination of Origin Regulatory Council, out of an export total of 7,000 tonnes, a...
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Analysis & Features
Commodities: As prices rocket, will British crop help dry onion tears?
Drought in New Zealand has sent onion prices soaring. But suppliers hope they will fall again when the British crop is harvested. Julia Glotz reports
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NewsOFT to look at merger of mushroom growers
The OFT has launched a merger inquiry into the acquisition of Sussex Mushrooms by Monaghan Mushrooms. The competition regulator announced on Tuesday (24 August) that it was seeking comment from interested parties on any competition or...
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Joseph Heler targets the Muslim market
Cheesemaker Joseph Heler is set to boost its sales to Muslim consumers as a result of its new halal certification. Heler was assessed by the European Halal Development Agency, with all aspects of its cheese production evaluated. Heler...
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NewsLidl: reports of direct sourcing raise hopes
Banana Link has expressed hope that Lidl will take a less price-focused stance in its banana sourcing, following reports that the discounter has switched to direct sourcing of the fruit. Earlier this month, German newspaper Lebensmittel...
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NewsJames offers mainstream cheese range
In a departure from his artisan cheese credentials, Blur bassist Alex James has launched a mainstream range of cheeses exclusively into Asda stores. The Alex James Presents... range comprises four flavoured Cheddar wedges including one...
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NewsFresh POs threatening RPA with legal action
Fruit and veg companies are preparing to take the Rural Payments Agency to court over its withdrawal of vital financial support. The RPA launched a review of the EU's Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Aid Scheme earlier this month, casting doubt...