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Analysis & FeaturesStrawberry bargains set to become a thing of the past
Shoppers will face higher prices for the fruit next season, experts warn
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NewsMorrisons swaps plastic for sustainable fresh produce bags
The paper bags come in one size and can be used for any of Morrisons’ loose fruit, veg and salad items
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NewsMigrant labour crisis sees 15% fall in soft fruit production
It follows a 63% drop in applications for seasonal positions last year, says British Summer Fruits
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NewsVeg Power ad fund hits £100k crowdfunding target
The Food Foundation initiative to create a generic advertising campaign has hit its funding target
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NewsRemoval of BBE dates could discourage shoppers: YouGov
A poll following Tesco’s pledge to remove labelling from 70 fresh produce items could affect shopper ability to judge freshness
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NewsLondon Produce Show 2018: the freshest fruit & veg trends
Fruit and veg is getting smaller as convenience and environment considerations steal the show
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NewsShortages and Ramadan demand set to hike watermelon prices
Warm temperatures in the UK have increased demand for the fruit
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Comment & OpinionJapanese veg packing boss to share pricey melons
Two ‘luxury’ Yubari melons sold for ¥3.2m (about £22k) at an auction in Hokkaido, Japan, last week
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NewsEfra warns of Brexit threat to smaller fruit & veg suppliers
Smaller horticulture businesses could suffer if EU support mechanisms for farmers are not replicated, The Committee warns
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Analysis & FeaturesFamilies forking out more for fresh fruit & vegetables
Average supermarket prices for fresh veg have risen 2% year on year across 360 SKUs in the major mults
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Analysis & FeaturesCold weather causes shortage of carrots in the UK
The cost of the Beast From The East is continuing to stack up
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Comment & OpinionBanana republic, Forensic traceability
The recently announced Asda-Sainsbury’s merger brings with it the threat of an ever more powerful buyer
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NewsCarrot prices pushed up by falling production
Falling production in Southern Europe has led to price increases on carrots
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NewsBrexit labour shortages 'killing' fruit & veg sector
A Defra spokeswoman told The Grocer the government was “giving consideration” to what replacement labour arrangements might be necessary after Brexit
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NewsHard Brexit will cause soaring food prices, warn Lords
New report warns contrast between government confidence and industry concern over Brexit is ‘striking’
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NewsTesco, Sainsbury's & Birds Eye back Veg Power campaign
The campaign aims to raise £100,000 for a generic vegetable advertising fund with the goal of increasing veg consumption across the UK
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Comment & OpinionCan Peas Please’s generic veg campaign win funding? And will it work?
The timing of the launch could not be more opportune after Defra released its Family Food Survey, which found consumers were purchasing fewer fresh green vegetables in 2016/17 than in 2013
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Analysis & FeaturesRisk of citrus greening disease in Med produce 'very high'
Reasearchers warned Europe could not remain immune to the disease, which has devastated citrus crops in the US…
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Comment & OpinionDeliveroo sets a date to save the side salad
Salads were the fourth most ordered side just two years ago, but have fallen to 23rd
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NewsBranston launches added value potato products into Tesco
In an effort to reduce food waste, the new products were made with mis-shapen and over-sized spuds