Fruit & veg – Page 15
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NewsPlum season ended early by poor growing conditions
It comes amid warnings of spiralling food and drink prices caused by weather-related shortages
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Letters
Brits still love nutritious and healthy spuds
The latest figures from Kantar Worldpanel shows a 2.6% rise in consumption of potatoes since 2015
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Alternative CV
Al Shariat, director of Coconut Merchant, on Saint Germain and sourcing
Through our focus on ethical sourcing, I know that for every product we sell means we are helping a farmer and their family
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News
Organic food suppliers 'face EU export ban' in no deal Brexit
Defra said it was determined to help organic producers flourish in the event of a no deal
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News
Booths cuts plastic with market-style fruit & veg fixtures
Fixtures are part of a host of measures to reduce plastic use…
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Comment & Opinion
Water scarcity means there’s no such thing as ‘guilt-free’ fruit & veg
Source: Getty Images Over the past two decades the UK per capita demand for fruit has risen by 23% and vegetables by 7% Retailers and shoppers need to start thinking about the ‘water scarcity footprint’ of their food, that is, the potential impact of water ...
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Comment & Opinion
Latest reports on food waste are a harsh wake-up call
A study from the University of Edinburgh suggests as much as 4.5 million tonnes of food is being wasted in the UK because of cosmetic standards
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News
Millions of tonnes of 'ugly' fruit & veg wasted, says report
Brexit could provide an opportunity for the UK government to reduce the amount of food being wasted by scrapping EU market
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News
Brussels sprouts crop set to be hit by summer drought
The heatwave drove down consumer demand by around 30%, said the British Growers Association
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Comment & Opinion
Industry must collaborate to address conflicts in fights against plastic and food waste
If ever there was evidence of how quickly the war on plastic has changed the agenda, Asda’s about-turn is it
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News
Asda takes plastic off swedes in first of 'rolling programme'
Retailer is not removing plastic from cucumbers as it fears an increase in food waste
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News
Riverford Organic to remove single-use plastic from veg boxes
The brand has pledged to ditch single-use plastic by 2020 and replace it with compostable solutions
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Campbell-Gibbons to leave the NFU to join AHDB board
She will chair the AHDB’s Horticulture Sector Board as part of the appointment
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Florette unveils two new salad bags including a 'winter mix'
Consumers were looking for new salad options that were fresh, convenient and nutritious all year round, said the brand
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News
The Veggie Plot secures Ocado listing for two savoury yoghurts
The brand mixes Greek-style yoghurt made from British milk with vegetable purées
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News
Feed shortages push prices up as heatwave hits home
Christmas turkey could be up to 5% more expensive in supermarkets, warned the BTF
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Analysis & Features
Nothing wonky about Lidl's Too Good to Waste campaign
The scheme could have a big impact, but did message get lost?
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News
Strawberry sales up but dry June could cause shortage
Soaring sales could be curbed over the coming months due to difficult growing conditions and problems attracting labour
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Comment & Opinion
Fresh produce scares show food safety starts with properly trained workers
Evidence in the US suggests that cases of fresh produce-related food poisoning are often due to contamination with human waste, says Professor Chris Elliott
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News
Morrisons removes cucumber plastic sleeves to reduce waste
The move will cut out the use of 16 million plastic sleeves per year
