All Fresh produce articles – Page 161
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Mold gets juicy job at Berryman
Juice and fruit-based ingredients supplier David Berryman has appointed Paul Mold as UK sales manager.Mold has held a number of account management roles at flavour manufacturer Belmay Flavours, fats and oils company ADM Pura, and Associated...
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More added extras
Are food manufacturers helping consumers to meet dietary requirements with added healthy ingredients?More and more standard products such as cereals and fruit juices are being fortified with added ingredients to make them healthier...
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Supplier Spotlight
Consulting consumers helped boost sales of English Village Salads’ tomatoes in Asda stores throughout the country by £8m last year, according to the North Yorkshire fresh produce supplier.In a survey, Asda customers expressed their desire to...
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An eye on offers
The Birds Eye range of promotions has been expanded on the whole with offers available across all five multiples, including frozen meat pies, fish and potatoes.No new entries have penetrated the cluster of big brand players who are continuing...
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Golden Delicious premium drive
South Africa’s Golden Delicious growers are making a bold attempt to get the in-store price of their fruit increased by 30%.They are to launch a five-year, £200,000-a-year consumer PR campaign in April in a bid to change consumers’ perception...
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Italian: still the sauce of choice
Popular, versatile tomato-based Italian sauces continue to star in the cooking sauces sector, but manufacturers say value has been squeezed by heavy promotions. Jaq Bayles reportsItalian continues to be the star of the £454.3m...
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Brain food breadwinner
Bread enriched with the healthy fat Omega-3 is the latest product to be launched in the Sparky Brand range.The loaf is the third in the Sparky stable, with Omega-3 enriched whole chickens and fruit juices already unveiled. Ues Yuor Laof...
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BASF GM potato plan leads to outcry in Ireland
A plan to grow genetically modified potatoes in the Irish Republic has provoked protests and warnings of crop sabotage. German chemical giant BASF has applied to the Irish Environmental Protection Agency for permission to conduct five-year...
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Vivaldi plays health factor
Produce supplier Naturally Best says that tests prove Vivaldi potatoes offer a healthier option than other varieties.It claims Vivaldi potatoes contain 26% less carbohydrate and 33% fewer calories than the potato industry average. They can also...
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Tesco English Gala drive hailed
Tesco was praised this week by English apple producers for a successful drive to sell more home-grown Gala apples.English Apples and Pears chief executive Adrian Barlow said that the retailer was commanding 44% of retail sales of English Gala...
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Consumer Insight
When lettuce is eatennLettuce was consumed on 1.67 billion occasions during the past year, down by 9%nAdults aged over 45 are the core consumers of lettuce, accounting for 56% of...
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Branston puts more on table
Premier Foods is further encroaching on Heinz’s territory with a move into another of its core categories – thick sauces.The company is launching Branston-branded tomato ketchup and brown sauce to compete with the market leading brands: Heinz...
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Asda punnets are all heart
Heart-shaped punnets of strawberries are being rolled out into nearly 300 Asda stores in time for Valentine’s Day after a trial in 50 stores last year.The novel design, supplied by import and soft fruit marketing company AMS, which also...
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Rajah adds spice to vegetarian meals
Rajah is proving to UK vegetarians that there is more to Indian food than saag aloo or Bombay potatoes, with the launch of a range of authentic ready meals.The spice and seasonings brand is making its debut in ready meals to spice up the ethnic...
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Commodities Update: tomatoes, pineapple, salmon
China on the tableItalian tomato concentrate prices are rising because European manufacturers have been forced to find replacements for contracts from China, where the crop has been lower than expected.Experts said that Chinese processors...
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Twins send message in a bottle
An innovative wine range designed to educate consumers about the tastes of different grape varieties has been launched by Bottle Green.Twin Vines is a family of six wines, featuring three grape variety ‘twins’ from different areas of the globe....
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Bananas price crash is feared
There are fears that bananas could become a key weapon in the impending price war between Tesco and Asda.In the wake of Asda’s pledge to slash £102m off its overall prices, industry commentators believe that a price crash for bananas could be...
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Tesco urged to police apples
Apple chiefs have called on Tesco to adopt a Sainsbury-style approach to the beginning of this year’s UK apple season.The changeover of stock from imported to home-grown apples has traditionally been a tricky time for the major...
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Tesco urged to police apples
Apple chiefs have called on Tesco to adopt a Sainsbury-style approach to the beginning of this year’s UK apple season.The changeover of stock from imported to home-grown apples has traditionally been a tricky time for the major...
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Produce World acquisition
UK grower and packer Produce World has purchased fruit importer British and Brazilian Produce Company.The deal will increase Produce World’s annual turnover from £100m to £130m, said chief executive William Burgess.Produce World is a major...