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Lower milk prices may follow quota increase
The retail price of milk could fall as a result of increased European quota levels - good news for consumers but not necessarily for dairy producers. With more milk being produced across the continent, there are fears in the dairy...
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insight - 29th March 2008
AGE PROFILE of cheese consumers Children 0-1015% 11-167% Male 17-3411% 35-6419% 65+8% Female 17-3411% 35-6419% 65+10% Info: Usage overview of cheese. In-home/lunchbox consumption Cheese sales grew 6.2% to £2bn last year Cheddar represents 72% of...
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opinion -"Even Justin King couldn't sign off a £3m expense form claim unchallenged, let alone an ops director at one of his suppliers"
While Mr Potato, as he was dubbed by the Mail, turns out to be a middle-management buyer at Sainsbury's, the alleged £3bn bribery and money laundering case over a potato contract with Greenvale cannot be overstated. Rumours of bungs and brown...
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What the papers said - 22nd March 2008
Sainsbury's top potato buyer has been arrested by police investigating an alleged £3m fraud. The News of the World said detectives have questioned John Maylam over allegations that he took "backhander" payments from potato company Greenvale, which...
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Fruit First collaboration fails after just one year
A UK top fruit packing project that was hailed as a major step forward for the fruit industry went out of business this week - less than a year after opening. Fruit First, which began operating last summer, stored, graded, packed and...
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A mango for on the go
Mangoes have become the latest fruit to go miniature as retailers look to cash in on the trend for on-the-go snacking.Tesco's launch this week of mini mangoes comes in the wake of mini bananas (bananitos) and doughnut-shaped peaches....
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M&S gives roses the Autograph treatment
Marks and Spencer is to launch a range of roses branded with the Autograph logo, which has so far been used only on premium clothing, beauty and homeware ranges.The roses are an extension of the Flowers & Gifts Delivered range and will...
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insight - 15th March 2008
AGE PROFILE of cranberry juice consumers Children 0-1616% Male 17-447% 45+19% Female 17-4417% 45+41% Info: Usage overview of cranberry juice. Year ending November 2007. In-home/lunchbox consumption Cranberry juice is worth £26m Consumers in the UK...
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Minister urges retailers to help African farmers
The government has called on retailers to do more to source fresh produce from Africa and help reduce poverty in the poorest countries.International development minister Gareth Thomas this week demanded supermarkets engage with African...
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Ardo gives packs a green facelift
A new range of environmentally friendly packaging has been launched by Ardo UK.The new packaging film disintegrates in four years in a landfill site, not the 100 years taken by conventional plastic packaging, according to the Kent-based...
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Peppadew vows to rein in imitators
The South African company behind the Peppadew brand has won exclusive rights to commercialise and market the sweet Piquanté pepper fruit following a lengthy legal battle. Peppadew International has been embroiled in a fight over plant...
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McCain steps up NPD with new ingredients
McCain is planning a dramatic move outside its potato heartland, its chief executive has revealed.As well as considering the use of other vegetables, it was also preparing for a second foray into savoury snacks, Nick Vermont told The...
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First Fairtrade lolly launched by The Co-op
The Co-op is launching a raft of premium lollies and ice creams under its Truly Irresistible label to tap into the growth in luxury desserts.The lollies, which include Fairtade pineapple, mango and banana smoothie sticks, have a healthy...
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Strike action fears at banana supplier
Banana supplies could be disrupted by a dispute between one of the UK's biggest importers and employees' union GMB.The union has not ruled out demonstrations or strikes, which could damage production at Luton-based Pratts Bananas,...
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Celebrity chefs to push bagged salad
Celebrity chefs Sophie Michell and Harry Eastwood have been signed up to front a promotional campaign for fresh prepared salads.The Cook Yourself Thin presenters will be the public faces of a Fresh Prepared Salads Producer Group...
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Suppliers want retail levy to support R&D
Fresh produce suppliers are calling for retailers to pay them a levy to cover research and development within the industry.The British Protected Ornamentals Association, whose members supply plants and flowers tosupermarkets,...
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Abel & Cole buys south east depot
Abel & Cole has extended its reach into the south east following the purchase of a new delivery depot in Kent.The online organic retailer will use the 5,000 sq ft Aylesford depot to reach customers in Kent, East Sussex and south east...
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Talking shop - Accusations that the Fairtrade movement is not benefiting farmers in developing countries are incorrect.
Those working with Fairtrade will have been surprised by the recent Adam Smith Institute report, Unfair Trade, which accuses us - and them - of doing more harm than good by intervening in the free market. They will also have been surprised to read...
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McCain wedges in Alfresco campaign
McCain has joined forces with the National BBQ Association to promote its new limited-edition range of frozen potato wedges during the organisation's Gastro Alfresco summer campaign.McCain Summer Wedges with a Hint of Pesto has been...
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S&N ramps up spend on cider over ice lines
Scottish & Newcastle is continuing to invest in the buoyant cider-over-ice category by launching a low-calorie Bulmers cider and a new flavour under its Jacques Fruit Cider brand.Bulmers Light has 159 calories per 568ml bottle but is...