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Willowbrook sets sights on potatoes
An established processor of vegetables and salads is investing £400,000 in new technology to branch out into potato processing. Willowbrook Foods of Killinchy, County Down, has already launched a range of peeled and chipped potatoes for...
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Lorries spread the mushroom word
A major mushroom grower has invested £8,000 in new livery for the sides of its fleet of refrigerated lorries to promote the crop's new superfood credentials. Heveco Mushrooms believes that the five 14-metre lorries offer the best...
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Asparagus trials show potential for growth
English asparagus may soon become more than just a seasonal treat, if research from the world's largest experimental plot yields results. The first year of trials had already unearthed some much sweeter varieties than those commonly used,...
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In Brief: Grape days out; Distribution switch; Spirits in the high;
Grape days out Tesco's Wine Club Fairs will take place from 16-17 September and 7-8 October at the Royal Horticultural Halls, London and the Palace Hotel, Manchester. The event will include 250 wines, plus wine makers and...
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Indian food fantasy: a case of believe and you will see
In May I couldn't believe my ears when the Tesco Just Like Mummyji Mango Chicken was announced as the winner in the chilled foods category at The Grocer Own Label Excellence Awards. As glasses of Champagne clinked together over the table to...
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61% not bothered about food miles
Nearly two thirds of fresh produce shoppers have never heard of the concept of food miles - and most consumers are unconcerned about which country their fruit and veg have come from, according to new research. In an independent survey...
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Campaign to raise sweetcorn profile
A costumed character called Bob Cob has been created by the UK's largest sweetcorn grower to raise the crop's profile and increase consumption. Barfoots of Botley, which has farms across Sussex, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, hopes the...
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Anti-beating drive uses labels on fruit
Domestic violence charity Refuge has launched a feisty new campaign against the beating of women and children using specially labelled fruit as its key prop. In an effort to raise awareness and promote discussion of the taboo subject,...
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Anti-beating drive uses labels on fruit
Domestic violence charity Refuge has launched a feisty new campaign against the beating of women and children using specially labelled fruit as its key prop.In an effort to raise awareness and promote discussion of the taboo subject,...
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Some Stokes to shut in bid to shore up profits
West Country-based greengrocery empire Stokes has admitted it is to close a number of branches in an effort to shore up profits. In a tersely worded press statement, the company said it was nearing the end of a restructuring process that...
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In the can
Fish While the Alaskan red salmon run has come in slightly above forecast, the pinks are a disaster. After three years of oversupply and all-time low prices, canners fear the total pink pack may be 60% below last season, resulting...
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Speciality tea
Nowhere is there more activity within the hot beverages market than in speciality teas. New fruit, herbal and green teas are being launched at an astonishing rate and although sales growth is good it's from a very low base. According to...
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CONSUMER FEEDBACK
The fragmentation of tastes in the tea market is becoming ever more apparent with the growing popularity of fruit blends, some of which are achieving wider appeal and above-average ratings as consumers adopt lighter tastes.Increasingly...
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Stop this nonsense: cut the tax on healthy fruit drinks
The government has made great strides in educating the population about the need to eat five portions of fruit and veg a day. According to the Department of Health, 67% of adults are now aware of this need. Yet, two thirds of the population are...
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Dried fruit
UK consumers are fast becoming fruit and nutcases as far as snacking is concerned, but a good proportion of the products is also finding its way into kitchens for cooking purposes.Sales of snacking and baking fruits are up 14% and 5%...
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'It's just a storm in vegetable basket'
Supplies of common British vegetables will run short this autumn as the extended dry spell takes its toll on crops, growers have warned. Even household staples such as potatoes will be in short supply, but buyers appear unconcerned by...
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'Shell out on fresh peas!'
Fresh peas are starring in the first national pea and bean campaign, which makes the point that there is more to them than just frozen. The £10,000 campaign coincides with the English fresh pea and green bean season and ties in with the...