All Fresh produce articles – Page 173
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Laura Wilson, TNSAge profile of courgette consumption* In the last year, there were 180 million occasions of courgettes consumed, down 6% on 2003* Three quarters of courgettes are eaten at the evening...
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Lime Coke dashes to launch
The battle between Coca-Cola and Pepsi to win share of the flavoured cola category looks set to hot up even further with the UK launch this month of Diet Coke with Lime.The brand is being rolled out across stores after becoming the number one...
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Commodities update: Pineapple, tuna, dried fruit and chilli
Pineapple tribulations“It’s the same old story,” was the reaction of a canned fruit importer this week when asked about the prospects for the summer pineapple crop in Thailand. “Higher tin plate costs – up 42% – and adverse weather...
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Asda launches its first range of Fairtrade lines
Asda has launched its first range of Fairtrade products.Rolling out to coincide with Fairtrade Fortnight, which began this week, the nine-strong range includes tea bags, coffee, honey and four fresh fruits – pineapple, mango, grapes and...
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The Acid Test
>>Consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesLittle Rachel’s Organic Fruit Yogurts from Rachel’s OrganicLittle Rachel’s Organic yogurts, aimed at toddlers, are available in four...
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Survey reveals Britain’s regional fruit rankings
Regional fruit and vegetable preferences vary drastically across the country, according to a supermarket survey in line with the Government’s Five-a-Day message.Brighton is home to some of the healthiest eaters, according to the survey,...
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The label updates itself
Sainsbury is poised to give a wider roll-out to an on-pack freshness indicator in its fresh produce fixture.The RipeSense label responds to changes in the aroma given off by fruit as it ripens and changes colour.The technology was given a...
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Dude boosts nutrition for children
Fruit juice brand Innocent is to make its first foray into the £265m children’s drinks market with the launch of a range of single-serve smoothies.Innocent Smoothies for Kids are slightly sweeter than the company’s ‘adult’ smoothies and contain...
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Vivaldi bids to keep up
Hoche International’s Vivaldi potato variety is so popular that demand is outstripping supply, said the company this week.Hoche director Mike Pledger said supplies of UK-grown salad-type Vivaldis had run out four months early in September,...
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PepsiCo UK adds PJ Smoothies to its drinks line up
PepsiCo UK, the maker of Pepsi and Gatorade, has bought UK fruit and smoothie brand PJ Smoothies for about £20m.PJ Smoothies sells 300,000 bottles of fruit juice and smoothies a week and is expected to turn over about £15m this year. It...
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Industry fury at ‘useless’ tag
UK food and drink industry bodies have hit out at claims that they are “useless” made in a new report.The Milk Development Council, the British Potato Council and the Wine Standards Board were all described in the report on the UK’s 529 quangos...
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Even more Sensations
Walkers is introducing a limited edition Roasted Onion & Balsamic Vinegar flavour and two new Sensations Selections multipacks to its premium lines.The two multipacks include Eastern Selection – containing packs of Tandoori Masala...
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Dangers of the organics quest
Consumption of fruit and vegetables could be hit by a “double whammy” if the drive towards organic systems continues, a scientist at the University of Edinburgh has warned.Organic produce is more expensive and it carries a higher risk from the...
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Consumer Insight
Who eats melon?* In the last year melons were eaten on 251 million occasions, 93.5% of which were in the home. Consumption fell by 0.3%* Most melon is consumed at the evening meal and is 133% more likely to feature at...
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Growers hit by cold snap
Spanish tomato growers around the Nijar area in Almeria have appealed to the Spanish government for compensation for substantial losses caused by unexpected cold weather.Frost has destroyed plants and polyhouses have collapsed under the weight...
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Commodities update: tuna, tomatoes, beef, dried fruit
Tuna prices increaseTuna prices are rising after poor catches and concern that shortages are becoming the norm.Conservationists cite over-fishing as a reason, but weather seems more likely. There are many reports of recorded changes in sea...
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Geest to buy leafy salads business
Geest, the fresh prepared foods and produce company, has announced it is to buy the prepared leafy salads manufacturing facility of G’s Marketing Ltd (GML).Privately–owned GML is the UK’s largest supplier of whole head lettuce and the fifth...
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Royals aim to see off rivals
New potato favourite the Jersey Royal will celebrate its 125th anniversary this year with a £1.2m marketing campaign that includes TV advertising.The ads will focus on ‘Beautiful Jersey and the Grower’ and will feature one of the island’s...
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Consumer Insight
When lettuce is consumednIn the last year there were 1.8 billion occasions when lettuce was consumed, an increase of 8.9% on the previous year. 89% of this was consumed in the home. nFemales...
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Caught on camera
Big brands need to be bolder with not just the aesthetics of packaging but also the functionality says Liz HamsonThe middle-aged woman with a family subconsciously laid some sliced pineapple out on a plate in exactly the same way...