All Fresh produce articles – Page 214
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Dutch horticulture: Salad growers feeling the heat
UK performing better than other import markets Dutch horticulture will continue to remain under pressure according to BJ Constandse, chairman of The Greenery International, who in the annual reports is not prepared to forecast the effects on the...
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Tasting panel: Beaujolais Villages Terres de Granit
THE EXPERT Arabella Woodrow Master of Wine and wine buyer for Forth Wine A surprisingly deep maroon colour for a Beaujolais. The wine has a lovely raspberry and black cherry nose and is substantial and satisfying. It has plenty of cherry fruit...
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Real liqueur first for aerosol cream with Anchor Tia Maria
New Zealand Milk is introducing alcohol into its chilled aerosol cream for the first time with the launch of Anchor Tia Maria Chocolate Cream. This is the fruit of a joint venture with Thomas Lowndes which is the licensing agent for the Tia Maria...
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The Grocer Focus on bananas
Analysis by David Shapley It's not surprising that bananas have always had one of the highest profiles in the fruit and vegetable sector. The fruit has its idiosyncrasies. It is classed biologically as a herb and can grow year round in the...
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International apples: Aussie crops set to return to UK
Pink Lady spearheads wider strategy Australian fruit growers plan to reactivate their presence in the UK with a range of apples and stone fruit after years of concentrating on sales to the Pacific Rim. Earmarked are peaches, nectarines, cherries...
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Starburst in mousse
Eden Vale is adding Starburst Juicy Mousse to its portfolio of Mars confectionery branded chilled desserts. The mousse comes in strawberry, orange or lemon flavours, with fruity stripes. All three are packaged together (rsp £1.29) with bright...
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New Zealand kiwifruit: Gold premiums fall for Zespri
Differential down to 35% with more fruit entering UK Premiums on Zespri Gold kiwifruit, the new sweeter New Zealand variety, are expected to be lower than last season's both as a marketing tactic and due to the arrival of more fruit in the UK. UK...
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English top fruit: More talk of single sales desk
The reality of a single selling desk for English apples and pears at a time when it has been claimed by several prominent growers that this is the only answer to maintaining premium prices in a shrinking industry, will again become a major...
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Co-op goes all glitzy with PPS
The rapid growth of the premium packaged spirit market led by Bacardi Breezer and Smirnoff Ice has spawned a number of me toos and own brands. The latest to try and cash in on the sector is the Co-op. Glitz Ice is a range of four vodka based ...
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The King with a sense of humour
Bestfoods is nudging the dynamic instant hot snacks category nearer to meals with the launch of King Pot Noodle size on July 17. The new packs are 400g rather than 300g, in chicken and mushroom, and beef and tomato flavours. Bestfoods is backing...
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FRANCE: Summer fruit damage limited
Competition from heavy European stone fruit crop French growers have virtually escaped hail damage in the Mediterranean, confirmed Daniel Obadia, president of the summer fruits and apricots section of the industry. Launching the season in the...
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Brazil: Growers look to chains to boost their profile in UK
Store tastings central to three year campaign Brazilian fruit producers will target the UK from next autumn to give a range of produce a far wider profile. This will include apples, grapes and melons as well as tropical exotics such as mangoes...
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Canned fruit: Falls revealed in SA pack figures
After a dry warm autumn, South Africa's winter rains have come late this year only starting at the end of May. However, disturbed weather patterns are evident across the world. The country's fruit canners have had "a tough season" for the...
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South African apples
Drought has hit hard and many orchards are no longer producing best varieties Western Cape growers fearful of bankruptcy Predictions that many of South Africa's apple growers are on the edge of bankruptcy have been made by Peter Dall, chief...
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Smoothie operator
Del Monte is aiming for brand leadership in the fast growing smoothies market with the launch of a range of Del Monte Smoothies. It has teamed up with Unigate to produce a three- strong chilled smoothie range that includes Citrus & Banana, Mango...
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Market watch
Wholesale prices (p) FRUIT Origin Variety Packing Apples UK Bramley lb 22 34 Brazil ...
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Market watch
Wholesale prices (p) FRUIT Origin Variety Packing Apples UK Bramley lb 20 30 Brazil ...
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Strawberries: multiples show preference for English fruit an
High tunnel protection lifts crop volumes The English strawberry crop is expected to peak in the same week as the Wimbledon Tennis Championships get under way, said Nicholas Marsden, md of Kentish Garden, the UK's largest specialist soft fruit...
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Onions: UK growers close the gap
Successful use of new onion storage technology has continued to allow British growers to close the seasonal gap reducing reliance on imports. This year the season for red onions, which have been grown in increasing quantities to fill a niche...
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Canned tomatoes: HL links with Italy's Fege
Just weeks away from the new season tomato pack, UK buyers are being contacted by a new supplier. HL Foods, the canning division of Premier International Foods, has signed a partnership deal with Italian packer Fege. HL Foods is best known for ...