All Fresh produce articles – Page 108
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Picture This... British cucumbers in stock
The year's first British cucumbers hit supermarket shelves this week. Up to 700,000 cucumbers a week will be harvested at Thanet Earth in Kent once the season is in full swing, having been grown in giant glasshouses.
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Health campaign for Tenderstem broccoli
A new campaign aimed at highlighting the health benefits of Tenderstem broccoli starts this spring.Running under the strapline 'Year of health for Tenderstem broccoli', the campaign aims to ascertain and then publicise the health...
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Greenery boosts clout in UK with Baarda alliance
Pioneering salad producer John Baarda Ltd has agreed a strategic tie-up with Dutch marketer The Greenery UK that secures Baarda's future and expands The Greenery's presence in this country.Under the deal, expected to complete later this...
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New Zealand shrinks 2010 wine yield to prevent oversupply
New Zealand winemakers have "put vineyards to sleep", left grapes on vines and even unearthed roots to avoid the sort of oversupply crisis that has hit Australian wine.Industry body New Zealand Winegrowers, which represents brands such...
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M&S launches high protein ready meals
Marks and Spencer has launched a high-protein range of prepared meals, sandwiches and salads aimed at dieters.The 40-strong Simply Fuller Longer range, which includes Chargrilled Chicken & Vegetable Noodles with Savoury Miso...
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Second Opinion: UK needs to focus on real food
Why are we all talking about chocolate and ignoring fruit and vegetables, asks Tim Lang
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Waxed bananas and carrot fettuccine vie to be best of bunch
Green wax-tipped organic bananas, 'carrot fettuccine', and a tool for removing pomegranate seeds are among a list of unusual products that could hit UK shelves in the coming year.The products are among 10 new creations shortlisted for...
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NewsAcid Test: Pot Noodle in a Mug
This was quick, convenient and very easy to make. I was surprised by how aromatic it smelled and it was very tasty, with a strong tomato flavour and good amount of herbs. The portion size was...
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A healthy future for fruit and veg
Increased consumption of fruit and vegetables and sustainable opportunities for increasing domestic production of fresh produce…
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Second Opinion: Bring back lawnmowers on legs!
We need a powerful and eco-friendly message to see off apple imports, says Joanna Blythman
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Rowntree’s shrinks to fit £1 price point
Nestlé is reducing the size of its Rowntree's sharing bags to meet a new £1 price-marked pack guarantee. Rowntree's Fruit Pastilles and Fruit Gums were previously priced at £1.35 for 200g but have now been reduced to 140g. The 185g Pick & Mix...
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Retailers tagged in new blueberry ads
The Chilean Fresh Fruit Association is adding retailer 'tags' to its Blueberries from the South TV adverts to tell shoppers where the fruit is stocked. Adverts carrying the strapline 'Get some blueberries in your life. In-store now',...
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Del Monte launches new ‘naked’ fruit snack brand
The iconic Man from Del Monte is making a racy comeback to promote a major new fruit brand.Naked Fruit represents Del Monte's first major foray into the fresh prepared fruit channel and is the first fresh, pre-prepared fruit range in the...
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Former Green & Black’s directors back Cawston
The team that masterminded Green & Black's meteoric rise is injecting a six-figure investment into ambient apple juice company Cawston Vale to bring some upmarket appeal to the ambient juice fixture.It has revamped the packaging,...
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Carmel Agrexco puts added-value fruit at heart of growth plan
Carmel Agrexco is focusing its NPD on added-value products to give it an edge over its Spanish and Egyptian rivals.Israel's biggest exporter of fresh produce was developing more niche products to appeal to UK supermarkets looking for the...
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Stores increase role in fresh produce sourcing
Fresh food middlemen are under threat as retailers take a bigger role in sourcing their fresh produce, experts and industry insiders have warned.Last week it emerged that Asda completed the outright purchase of International Produce, its...
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Foodservice sector must now switch to British eggs, says Lion
Foodservice must follow the example set by retailers and source eggs from Britain in the wake of this week's salmonella scare, British Lion has claimed.
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Mitchell quits after poor apple returns
One of the country's foremost fruit growers is to quit in protest at poor supermarket returns. Robert Mitchell Partnerships, which supplies Egremont Russet and Bramley as well as Conference pears to retailers, will cease trading once...
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NewsAcid Test: Prosecco Spumante Bianco
I found it very pleasant to drink. It was very light, dry and aromatic with a scent of apples and pears. The dryness perfectly complemented the garlicky antipasti that I ate with it. It would also...
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Tomato crisis looms as tuta absoluta hits UK
The tomato industry is facing its "most serious ever threat" in the form of a potentially devastating pest.Tuta absoluta, which is also known as the South American tomato moth, has been found in the UK this year for the first time. Tuta...