All Fresh produce articles – Page 130
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Supply crisis looms for Bramley juice industry
Poor harvests coupled with rising demand from the fresh category are threatening to leave cider and juice manufacturers short of Bramley apples this summer.Cloudy summer days and cold August nights last year led to slow fruit growth just...
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Brits go bananas for fruit and vegetables
Brits now prefer a banana or an orange a day to an apple and count carrots as their favourite vegetables rather than spuds, a poll to discover the nation's favourite fruit and vegetables has revealed.Bananas have knocked oranges off the...
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In Brief: Onions bounce back; New organic squash; Convenience motors
Onions bounce back This season's onion supply shortage, which was caused by last year's floods, should be a one-off, and a healthier harvest was expected this September, said Robert Oldershaw, vice chairman of British Onions.
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insight - lettuce
AGE PROFILE of lettuce consumers Children 0-105% 11-165% Male 17-3410% 35-6421% 65+10% Female 17-3410% 35-6425% 65+14% Info: Usage overview of lettuce. Year ending August 2007. In Home/Lunchbox Consumption Consumer spend on lettuce is stable...
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Greener method of soft fruit protection
New compostable packaging that is claimed to reduce the amount of waste in the fruit supply chain goes into production next month. The Resolve fruit pad, developed by packaging company Sirane, is targeted at the berry and soft fruit...
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Climate change threat to English rhubarb crop
Warmer weather could threaten the English winter rhubarb industry and force up retail prices. Rhubarb requires very cold weather to grow properly and the cold snap in late December followed by milder weather has prevented some rhubarb...
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Syngenta develops black watermelons
Black seedless watermelons are among the new products that have been developed to tap into growing consumer demand for alternative fresh produce. The black Dolina watermelons, which are actually dark green, will be unveiled by Syngenta...
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Vilnius shut down for worker abuses
A gangmaster that supplied labour to fresh produce companies in Suffolk has been shut down for its "callous disregard for worker safety and exploitation". Vilnius Recruitment of Leiston in Suffolk supplied 350 workers to companies in East...
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Jaffa citrus motors with major drive
The Jaffa citrus brand is launching a major marketing push for 2008 as it looks to raise consumption among children and families.The six-figure campaign will include competitions to raise awareness of the branded oranges, easy peelers,...
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Shoppers urged to try Chile's cherries
The Chilean fresh produce industry is launching a campaign to push the health benefits of cherries to UK consumers as the fruit comes into season. The Cherries... Love, Health & Happiness campaign aims to raise public awareness over the...
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British grow French carrots... for French
UK carrot producers are targeting the French retail sector with Chantenay carrots in a "coals-to-Newcastle" move they hope could provide a major diversification opportunity. Nottinghamshire carrot co-operative Freshgro has secured a...
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Watercress enjoys boom year in store
Watercress sales are growing faster than the wider leafy salads market, enjoying a 14.5% rise in demand in the multiples last year, according to producers. "The total market for leafy salads was up only 1.4%, so watercress had a good year...
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Keith Chegwin backs National Chip Week
Keith Chegwin has been recruited to promote the versatility and nutritional value of chips as part of this year's National Chip Week. The British Potato Council promotion, which runs from 11-17 February, aims to boost sales of chips and...
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Blueberry promotion targets the over-50s
The Chilean blueberry industry is planning a major UK promotional push in a bid to boost sales and establish a long-term market for the fruit. 'Eat the Blues - You Have to Eat Them to Beat Them' is being launched by the Chilean Fresh...
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spotlight - rapeseed oil
As awareness grows of the health benefits of cold-pressed rapeseed oil over olive oil, Jill McGregor and her team at Borderfields, supplier of Oleifera, are well placed to benefit from rising demand We are the only Scottish producer of cold-pressed...
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Suppliers braced for new year salad boom
Retailers and suppliers are anticipating a short-lived boost in fresh produce sales this month on the back of strong December figures as consumers undertake healthy eating drives after the excesses of Christmas. Major veg and salads...
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Welsh daffodils hit Asda stores early
Welsh daffodils have hit supermarket shelves a fortnight earlier than last year thanks to the mild weather over Christmas. The early appearance of the outdoor grown flowers will provide a boost to the Welsh cut flower industry, with the...
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Supply crisis looms for English Bramley apple
UK retailers are in danger of running out of English Bramley apples by late June as soaring demand from consumers outstrips supply. Unprecedented promotional support by the multiples is being credited for Bramley value sales being 14.2%...