All Fresh produce articles – Page 112
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Heinz’s new squeezy bottle turns out not so squeezy after all
Heinz has been forced into an embarrassing rethink after a wave of customer complaints over its much vaunted lightweight tomato ketchup bottle.The company launched the bottle in April, heralding it a major step forward in packaging...
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End of the affair: Irish stop buying potatoes
The unthinkable has happened the Irish have fallen out of love with the potato. Sales of fresh potatoes in the Republic of Ireland have tumbled 11.3% in value and 12% in volume over the last quarter [TNS 12 w/e 14 June 09]. Year-on-year...
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Chilean avocado gets dedicated UK week
A major UK marketing push is being planned to support anticipated record imports of Chilean Hass avocados this season, following a bumper harvest.The first-ever Avocado Week will be launched in October, backed by events, tastings,...
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Good by name... and by nature
It's been a tough 12 months for the organic fresh produce sector. Sales of organic fruit, veg and salads are down 16.1% by value and 18.2% by volume [TNS 52w/e 17 May 09]. But organic's loss has been Angus Soft Fruits' gain. Its...
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Good by name... and by nature
Angus Soft Fruits has won over shoppers with its range of pesticide-free fruit. Now it hopes to do the same with its new Good Natured Salads. Richard Ford reports
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In Season: the easy peel orange
The 'easy peel' orange is returning this year to take advantage of the rise in home-prepared lunches. The oranges, which made their UK debut last year, are on sale in Sainsbury's and M&S from now until the end of August. They are grown in...
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Morrisons stocking home-grown chillies
Morrisons has begun stocking a new range of locally grown chillies in 20 of its East of England stores.The chillies are being supplied by From My Farm, which sourced them from Bedfordshire grower Edible Ornamentals. Varieties currently...
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Retail Prices: Inflation more than halves as key category prices drop
Down down down... inflation has slowed by more than half compared to last year and fruit and veg prices plummeted 7.9% in July. James Ball reports
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Lucy, Fenella and Zoe bring bling to berries
Four major new berry varieties have been unveiled that growers hope will help boost their margins.
Lucy and Fenella are mid and mid to late season June-bearing strawberry varieties, Autumn Treasure is a pest and disease-resistant… -
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Organic food found to have no superior nutritional benefit
Organic food is no healthier than non-organic food, claims a major new study commissioned by the FSA. The nutritional content of organic and non-organic foods was "broadly comparable", according to researchers from the London School of...
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Ugly fruit comes of age as stores tempt home cooks with cheaper produce
A change in European law means home chefs could soon be able to make fruit pies or cakes more cheaply. EU rules previously laid down restrictive standards for the size and shape of certain fruits and vegetables sold at retail.
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No c-store chiller funds as Change4Life rolls out
The government is not making any additional funding available to help c-stores sell fruit and veg, despite announcing plans to roll its Change4Life local stores scheme out across the country. The scheme encourages c-stores to sell more produce...
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No c-store chiller funds as Change4Life rolls out
The government is not making any additional funding available to help c-stores sell fruit and veg, despite announcing plans to roll its Change4Life local stores scheme out across the country.The scheme encourages c-stores to sell more...
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NewsSoil Association on back foot as report questions organic health claims
The Soil Association has gone on the defensive after a major new report yesterday said organic food gave consumers no significant health benefits over conventionally produced food.
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Spuds surplus sends prices - and grower margins - tumbling
An oversupply of British potatoes is putting serious strain on growers' margins - but giving consumers the chance to buy new season spuds at good prices.Excellent growing conditions at the start of the British season have produced 20% larger...
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Ibiza's perfect drink for girls to hit off-trade
A sparkling wine cocktail range billed as "the perfect drink for women" and initially launched for Ibiza holidaymakers is set to hit the UK off-trade this autumn.Ibiza Ice - available in White Isle, which is made with white wine, melon &...
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Driscoll Jubilee berry records bumper sales
Sales of strawberry variety Driscoll Jubilee have defied tough conditions in the premium sector to record strong growth.Jubilee sales had risen 17% in the past year, while the premium strawberry sector had fallen 10% overall, claimed...
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Yozuna jams with super-fruit baobab
Devon-based start-up Yozuna is introducing a jam based on the African baobab fruit, the latest so-called 'super-fruit'.African Baobab Fruit Extra Jam, available now from Selfridges and Whole Foods Market, is made to a traditional Zambian...
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Second Opinion: Our stone fruit offer is a disgrace
Continental shoppers expect and get luscious, robust, low-priced varieties, says Joanna Blythman
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Winner: ian donaldson, morrisons, crossmyloof, glasgow
How do you manage availability in such a small store? The trickiest thing is weather-related products. Recently this has been a challenge that the staff have risen to. Products such as fresh fruit juices and yoghurts have been selling…