All Fresh produce articles – Page 166
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Keep up push for fair deal for suppliers
from Iain Farquhar, policy analyst, Banana LinkSir; In spite of the OFT’s supermarket-friendly conclusions, presented in this month’s report ‘Supermarkets: The code of practice and other competition issues’, campaigners will continue...
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Commodities Update: peaches, fish, dried fruit
Growers protestGreek peach canners’ production schedules have been seriously disrupted by price disputes with growers. Growers have blockaded some canners’ premises and reports of civil unrest in the Pella region are causing concern among...
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No EU bending on single tariff
The European Commission looks poised to forge ahead with plans to replace its licensing system for importing bananas with a single tariff by the end of the year.The World Trade Organisation arbitration panel ruled earlier this month in favour...
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Cider saves rare apples
The Co-op has launched a limited edition cider, which it claims has saved two rare apple varieties from extinction.Tillington Hills Premium Dry Reserve Cider is made from English apples grown on The Co-op’s own fruit farm at Tillington in...
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100,000 Tango cans recalled
Drinks manufacturer Britvic has recalled 100,000 cans of its soft drink Tango because of fears that they could explode.Britvic said that 330ml cans of Tango Cherry and Tango Fruit Fling with best before dates of June and July 2006 had been...
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Stars line up for potatoes
The British Potato Council is recruiting six celebrities, dubbed Team Potato, for its autumn campaign, which will centre around promoting different varieties of the vegetable.Six famous names will each represent a different potato variety in...
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New Cheviot post for Rigarlsford
Cheviot Foods, manufacturer of products including Chicago Town potato wedges, Bisto roast potatoes and Aunt Bessie’s honey glazed roast parsnips, has appointed Tina Rigarlsford to the newly created position of marketing manager.Rigarlsford...
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A healthy dose all in a gulp
Fruit juices, milk, yoghurt products and tea are being promoted as a healthy, quick and easy breakfastWith health the focus of the breakast fixture as a whole, it’s no surprise that the drinks sector is also addressing the issue, with...
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A healthy future for ambient fruit
Dole is convinced ambient potted fruit will become the next big trend in healthy eating, and is investing heavily in innovation and marketing to build brand recognition.The company is looking for new ways to add a premium to fruit, and in...
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Simpsons setting off on health trail
Hit series The Simpsons is embarking on a trail of health-driven innovation with a range of sugar-free drinks targeted at kids’ lunchboxes.Six-pack juice drinks in orange & peach and strawberry & apple flavours (rsp: £1.99), as well as...
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Supasweet heads for a vintage season
English Supasweet onions are set for a vintage season, according to the band of growers behind the three-year-old brand.With a score below five rated as mild, tests on this season’s Supasweets yielded readings of between 1.36 and 2.2, making...
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Consumer Insight
When fresh tomatoes are eatennIn the past year there were 3.6 billion fresh tomato occasions, a growth of 2% vs last yearnFresh tomatoes feature at 6% of all meals and...
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Bisto makes crispy potato croquettes
Bisto is forging ahead on the brand extension trail with the introduction of premium potato croquettes.Produced by Cheviot Foods under licence from Centura Foods, Bisto Croquettes contain British mashed potato, seasoning, butter and a...
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Cheese balls lead the way
Lactalis UK is pushing ahead on the innovation trail with a range of Président cheese products for salads.Président Mini Mozzarella Light balls (rsp: £1.29 for 20 balls) are the first in the line-up and will be followed by standard Mozzarella...
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Snacking and baking fruits take a big bite of the pie
The rise in popularity of snacking and baking fruits has been prompted by the emphasis on healthy eating as well as by dual sitings in-storeThis year fruit sales have put on an impressive performance. The snacking and baking...
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St Clements back with a Squeeze
The St Clements drinks brand is being brought back to life as Squeeze, an upmarket range of blended fruit juice and spring water aimed at women.Squeeze comes in tapered 330ml bottles in apple and orange variants, with no added sugar, colours or...
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KG aims for raspberry growth
Strong supermarket demand for British raspberries this year is prompting the UK’s largest grower group to aim for a 20% sales increase over the next few years.Nick Marston, MD of Kent-based KG Fruits, said that the group would be able to...
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Whitworths buys Sundora Foods
Whitworths has bought dried fruit and nut company Sundora Foods for an undisclosed amount.As part of the deal, Whitworths will transfer all production at Sundora’s Pocklington-based factory to its own factory in Irthlingborough,...
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UK drinking more alcohol at home
UK consumers are drinking more alcoholic drinks at home and eating less fruit and vegetables, a government report has shown.The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ 2003-04 Expenditure and Food Survey found that the purchase...