All Fresh produce articles – Page 176
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Appeal of the interior
The Cameo apple is consolidating its presence in UK retail with five UK supermarkets now stocking it – Tesco, Budgens, the Co-op, Booths and Somerfield.Cameo is grown in Europe by members of the European Cameo Club, which controls all aspects...
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Sainsbury develops grow-your-own lettuce
Researchers at Sainsbury have developed the first supermarket lettuce designed to be grown on a kitchen windowsill, according to a report in today’s Guardian.The lettuce, crossed from endive, gem and curly-leafed strains, has taken two years...
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Homely potato heads
How to create a £5m business by making an upmarket potato chip down on the farm.By Fiona McLellandHerefordshire farmer William Chase became disillusioned with the industry after selling potatoes to the...
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Heveco gears up for relocation
Heveco Mushrooms plans to switch production from its two farms in Thakeham, West Sussex, to a new bespoke facility within 18 months.Since the Dutch-owned company purchased the two holdings in March 2001 it has invested heavily, boosting annual...
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Shift toward easy peelers
Citrus production in Spain’s Valencia region is continuing to shift in favour of more easy peelers and fewer oranges, according to statistics issued by the country’s Ministry of Agriculture.The change in emphasis in the region, which is...
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Florette builds up head of steam
Leading bagged salad company Florette is branching into fresh territory with a new convenient vegetables concept.Heavenly Veg contains a mix of pre-prepared vegetables in a plastic ‘steam pot’ with a separate compartment for a sauce...
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Waitrose roll-out
A new range of traditional French yogurts and desserts sold in re-usable ceramic pots is set to be launched in the UK.The premium-priced range from South of France producer La Fermière comprises five set yogurts – Lemon, Honey, Vanilla,...
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Fears over potato quality
Potato yields are likely to be higher than last year, according to growers.Some 51% of respondents to an online poll said yields would increase. A third believed their tonnage would be the same. However, two-thirds were concerned about...
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Carrots on a high
The UK carrot sector is heading for a bumper season, according to the British Carrot Growers Association.Clem Tompsett, chairman, said: “Yields have already been astronomical. If dry autumn weather continues, maintaining a level of lifting that...
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Scooby-Doo looks lively
Oriental Express Frozen Food has extended its Scooby-Doo franchise into frozen potato shapes.Scooby-Doo debuted for the company at the start of the year in a range of kids’ frozen meals containing potato shapes, including Chicken Nugget and...
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Netto rolls out fresh new image for fruit and veg
Netto is giving its fruit and vegetable range a new look in the first stage of a complete product overhaul.New packaging and display cabinets have already been integrated into some stores and, by the end of the month, all 136 stores in the UK...
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British tomato prices plummet
Retail prices for British tomatoes have crashed, according to Sainsbury buyer Tristan Kitchener. Speaking at the sector’s annual conference, he said prices had fallen by up to 45% compared with last season,“This week last year, loose...
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Smoothies rebranded
Pete and Johnny Smoothies is rolling out a rebranding programme next week, along with two new autumn flavours.The revamp includes a new logo which incorporates the image of specific fruits for different blends, while the company’s Energy Boost...
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New yogurt takes Shape
Danone is launching a range of dessert-inspired diet yogurts under its Shape brand.The new Shape Pleasures range comprises Strawberry Cheesecake, Apple Pie and Vanilla & Choc Chip flavoured yogurts and all contain just 0.8% fat and 44 calories...
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Mushroom push will need unity
European mushroom growers are in talks about funding a multimillion pound generic promotional push in the UK in an attempt to shake the market out of its slumber.Negotiations between British, Dutch and Irish growers are at a delicate stage with...
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Coolers from The Big J
Fruit smoothies specialist The Big J is extending its repertoire with a new range of juice and water drinks.The new brand, called Coolers, will go into Sainsbury this month and the company claimed it would answer the growing consumer demand for...
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Vine connections scoop key award
How a business can benefit from advice gained from Leading Edge. Ronan Hegarty reportsJules Starck, marketing manager for London-based fresh produce supplier Valley Grown Salads, has picked up the Leading Edge Member of the Year...
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Newton MD of Florette
Mark Newton has been appointed managing director of the prepared salad producer Florette UK, following the death of former MD Gerald Lacey after a short illness last month (The Grocer, September 4, p68).Newton was formerly commercial director...
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EA&P sounds Cox clarion call
Growers’ leaders have called on the multiples to sell Class I loose Cox apples at an average retail price of £1.59/kg.Adrian Barlow, chief executive of English Apples and Pears, said that producers could look forward to a good season if the...
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Branstons: bring ’em on!
Supplier rationalisation means Tesco’s largest source of potatoes, Branston, will buy another 40,000 tonnes next year, taking its total to more than 180,000 tonnes.“The additional tonnage we need is a big opportunity for growers in Kent, Sussex...