Fruit & veg <span id="Fruit & veg"></span> – Page 71
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NewsTesco gives out 20 millionth item in Free Fruit for Kids push
Initiative launched in 801 stored last July after a suggestion by staff member Maria Simpson
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NewsMorrisons adds 39p avocados to wonky fruit and veg range
With wholesale prices up by 150%, the retailer claims its South African avocados are the “cheapest on the UK market”
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NewsTesco buys thousands of small lettuces from G's to avoid waste
The smaller icebergs would normally be ploughed back into the ground as they sit outside standard supermarket specs
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NewsAnti-GM campaigners hit out at Norwich potato trial
Farming minister George Eustice approved trial at end of April
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NewsGrowers play down threat of potential drought on UK crops
The UK had just 47% of its average April rainfall over the past month according to the Met Office
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NewsFyffes suspended from Ethical Trading Initiative
The Irish food giant has reiterated its denial of labour rights violations in southern Honduras
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NewsAvocado shortages in America 'unlikely to affect UK supply'
Year-on-year wholesale avocado prices in Mexico have soared by 150%
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NewsNFU calls for clear origin labelling in election manifesto
The union has also called for the GCA’s remit to be extended to the farming sector
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NewsBritish Growers Association unveils changes to its team
James Richardson has become head of the finance operation, supported by a new management accountant…
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NewsGovernment confidence in migrant labour supply 'misplaced'
Agriculture and horticulture facing ’considerable difficulties in recruiting and retaining labour’
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NewsMults slash veg prices in response to spring crop glut
Warm weather during the spring has contributed to a glut of supply from UK growers
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NewsMorrisons adds asparagus to its wonky fruit & veg range
A warm early spring encouraged asparagus shoots to push up early and become wonky
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NewsMorrisons recalls trimmed green beans in needle alert
Two separate reports of metal contamination came from Glasgow and Manchester, according to a report by The Sun…
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NewsTesco trials packaging to keep mushrooms fresher for longer
Customers complained that the current plastic packaging sometimes put them off buying mushrooms due to condensation
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NewsFlorette backs new coleslaw duo with summer marketing push
Salad brand to spend £2.5m on campaign which will feature a singing tractor
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NewsAsda returns to roots with budget Farm Stores brand
Brand consists of 16 fresh lines and replaces SKUs sold under Asda’s Smart Price range
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NewsBranston profits hit by surging potato prices
Sales were up 23% to £123.3m in 2016, according to full-year accounts to 31 July 2016
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NewsSainsbury's trials cut-price Greengrocer's Value Selection fruit & veg range
Range currently consists of six products and is designed to offer customers quality at ‘highly competitive prices’
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NewsAldi chops cauliflower prices to 29p following bumper crop
Discounter hopes to relieve pressure on growers after mild winter
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NewsEnglish asparagus arrives on shelf three weeks earlier than usual
Traditionally available from late April, several retailers are now selling the British crop