All Fruit articles – Page 5
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Apple growers face continuing rise in production costs
British Apples & Pears said the cumulative effect of multiple years of increased costs was ‘hurting growers, financially and mentally’
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Healthy food considered a luxury by most Brits, new study shows
Almost half of Brits also said that financial pressures had made them cut back on the quality of the food they eat
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UK Salads suppliers still looking for produce buyers, three weeks after collapse
Two suppliers have told The Grocer they have not heard from UK Salads or Aldi since administrators were appointed
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Mockingbird Raw Press adds Mark Cuddigan as new board member
Mockingbird Raw Press has added This CEO Mark Cuddigan to its board to advise the cold-pressed smoothies and juices brand on its growth strategy
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Oddbox records second year in the red with losses of £3.7m
Food waste campaigner Oddbox has recorded another year of losses as revenue growth reversed amid challenging market conditions for DTC providers
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Banana prices on the rise as climate change affects supply chain
A five-pack of Asda’s Organic Fairtrade Bananas was subject to the biggest annual rise of 35% from £1 to £1.35
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Supermarkets in talks to accelerate war on plastic and food waste
Members of the UK Plastics Pact, Courtauld 2030 and experts from Wrap will hold day-long talks next Thursday
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British Apples & Pears launches manifesto ahead of election
The manifesto is designed to provide all political parties with clear guidance on how best to secure the future of the British apple and pear industry
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Fruit snacking startup Zombie makes Tesco debut
The brand is the brainchild of Perkier founder Ann Perkins
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Category Report
Juices & smoothies trends 2024: Facing the squeeze
Juices are facing pressure from inflation and sugar concerns. But fresh opportunities lie in health, meal deals and the discounters
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News
Kettle Produce continues operating at a loss despite turnover increase
The producer, which saw turnover rise by 10% to £161.7m, from £147m, said loss had continued due to a “range of challenging circumstances”
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Aldi salad supplier UK Salads appoints administrators
The Aldi salad supplier has appointed administrators, with The Grocer understanding that unsecured creditors will be owed as much as £10m
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NFU calls for an overhaul of horticultural supply chain relationships
The code of practice would complement and expand on the rules already laid out in GSCOP
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Food insecure families buying less fruit & veg than UK average
Research by the Food Foundation showed that 60% of food insecure households had bought less fruit and 44% had bought fewer vegetables
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Driscoll’s strikes deal to acquire Australia’s Costa Group
US berry giant Driscoll’s has expanded its presence in Australia with the acquisition of Costa Group, a leading grower, packer and marketer of fresh fruit and vegetables in the country
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Analysis & Features
Sultana shortage won’t be easily resolved and ‘will hit prices’
Adverse weather conditions are pushing up global prices of raisins, sultanas and currants, with cost pressures hitting retailers
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Sainsbury’s adds ‘Buy British’ section to its website
The new page spotlights over 450 100% British-sourced grocery products including fruit & veg, meat, dairy, eggs and chilled essentials
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Whitworths calls for DFNS to be contributor to 5 a day
The brand is to publish an independent white paper later this year, highlighting the ‘far-reaching health benefits’ of DFNS
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Orange juice prices hike as demand set to outstrip supply by summer
Farmers in Brazil, the world’s biggest citrus producer, are currently battling greening disease
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Wholegood founder Carl Saxton-Pizzie back as CEO in turnaround bid
Wholegood has parted ways with CEO Martin Sandler, with founder Carl Saxton-Pizzie retaking the reins as the specialist wholesaler looks to cut costs