All Fresh produce articles – Page 178
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UK organic apple trial is a hit
Commercial organic apple growing in the UK will become a reality within two years, say producers’ representatives.Most organic apples sold in this country are imported because growing conditions here do not suit organic production of the...
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New Pimm’s for winter
Diageo is seeking to turn Pimm’s into an all year round drink with the launch of Pimm’s Winter No 3.It is described as a fruit cup with a subtle hint of orange zest and spices. The drink which is being launched this week will be supported by...
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Supplier Spotlight
Four years ago, Kent fruit grower Adrian Scripps switched from supplying several retailers with its apples and pears to being totally dedicated to Tesco.Instead of being a risk, it has brought benefits, says MD James Simpson, who argues that...
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Lapping up winning formulas
Big-name licensors such as Disney are featuring in the drive to promote drinks such as fruit smoothies and natural waterIn the past drinks manufacturers have preferred linking up with sports and music brands. But it seems the sector...
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Commodities Update: corned beef, tuna, fruit concentrates
Corned beef pricierRetail prices for corned beef rose 25% this week as the shortage of raw material in Brazil finally took effect at store level.Hikes coincided with an announcement by the Brazilian veterinary authority that an outbreak of...
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Getting all buttered up
Birds Eye is hot on the heels of Heinz’s WeightWatchers flavoured mashed potato launches (The Grocer October 15, 2005, p74) with two of its own frozen variants – Classic and Dijon mustard.The products, which have an rsp of £1.39 for 650g,...
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Cauldron of activity
Cauldron Foods is launching a couple of hearty veggie products in time for winter.Mushroom Bake and Cheese, Leek & Potato Grills feature on-pack serving suggestions and are aimed at time-pressed consumers.Sales director Ken Reed said:...
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Premier Foods sells Jonker Fris
Premier Foods is selling its canned fruit and vegetables business Jonker Fris to Dutch private equity firm NPM Capital for an undisclosed sum.Jonker Fris, which is based in the Netherlands, manufactures and sells canned fruit and vegetables...
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Organic to Port at M&S
Marks & Spencer plans to bring out an organic Port this month, and said it expected good sales for the category this Christmas.The organic Reserve Port, costing £9.99, has been made from 100% organic grapes.The launch follows an award...
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Consumer Insight
How potatoes are preparednPotatoes were consumed on 10.5 billion occasions in the past year, down by 1.5% compared with the previous yearnOver 45s account for 43.3% of all potato...
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Florida hit by canker
Florida growers are facing a severe outbreak of the root disease canker in citrus groves.Last year Florida lost 69% of its grapefruit and a third of its oranges to hurricane damage.This year, experts warned that similar weather could cause...
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Time has come for UK Cameo
British cameo volumes are increasing to such an extent that the trademarked dessert apple variety will soon start to make a real impact on supermarket shelves, according to the UK’s only distributor.Andy Sadler, MD of Norman Collett, which...
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Non-dairy drink debut for Benecol
The first non-dairy drink containing cholesterol-lowering Benecol was launched at Anuga by mineral water and fruit juice giant Rhön Sprudel.The drink, a blend of orange and apple-flavoured mineral water and the plant extract stanol ester, was...
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Drivers can drink away
Shloer is adding to the growing craze in ‘posh pop’ with a winter drink that can be drunk cold or heated up to make a hot toddy.The Red Grape, Elderberry & Clove limited-edition variant blends fruity flavours with spicy notes and is the...
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Aussie mango sales ‘will soar’
Premium Australian mango sales are set to grow by four times year on year between now and March, according to importer Minor Weir & Willis.The company said it would be bringing in four to six tonnes of the fruit each week until the end of...
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Premier Foods sells tea business
Premier Foods has sold its tea business to Indian tea company Apeejay International Tea Limited, a subsidiary of Apeejay Surrendra, for £80m.The deal includes Premier Foods’ Typhoo, London Fruit & Herb, Lift and other associated brands....
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Talking Point
Stephanie French, of nutrition consultants Harlequin Plus, says the fresh produce sector must wake up to nutrient levelsOrganic fruit and veg are often purchased by the consumer in the belief that they are more nutritious than conventional produce....
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Soup in the fast lane
TV chef Ainsley Harriott has added a diet version to the range of instant soups he brought out last September.His Hi Taste Low Cal soup range, developed with dried food specialist Brand Partnership, comes in six flavours – leek, potato &...
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Four new faces join top Innocent management
Smoothie manufacturer Innocent has made four appointments to expand the senior management team at its Fruit Towers headquarters.Giles Brook, who has spent seven years with Coca-Cola Enterprises, most recently as impulse marketing controller, is...
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Heartiest of credentials
Pomegranate continues to be in vogue, with James White Drinks the latest company to use the fruit in its products.The company is this month launching its Organic Pomegranate & Apple Juice drink, made with not-from-concentrate pomegranate...