All Fresh produce articles – Page 41
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NewsGrower produces ‘first commercially viable’ pink apple variety in UK
The Flanders Pink has been grown at one of Kent-based company AC Goatham & Son’s orchards
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NewsFDF adds weight to criticism of Gove with warning of ‘major’ fresh food shortages
Yesterday, former Defra boss turned Brexit tsar Gove told the Andrew Marr Show there would be no shortages
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Analysis and FeaturesSweet potato prices soar as US supply is hit by hurricane
The price of sweet potatoes from the US has more than doubled over the past year
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NewsGovernment faces backlash over ‘bamboozling’ Brexit immigration move
It has said it intends to bring an end to freedom of movement on Halloween in the event of a no-deal
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NewsBirds Eye launches £6m advertising push in bid to ‘double’ veg consumption
It has been described by the firm as its ‘biggest’ frozen veg marketing drive to date
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NewsFruit & veg deals soar as supermarkets battle discounters
Almost all the major mults have increased promotions on fresh produce compared to 2018
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NewsExtreme weather leads to brassica shortages
Growers have warned last month’s heavy rains are likely to lead to shortages of cauliflower, cabbage and sprouts
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NewsWhitworths launches new Gloriously Grown fruit & nut snack brand
The brand will go on sale next week in Sainsbury’s as part of its Future Brands initiative
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Comment and OpinionWhat potatoes can tell us about the future for meat alternatives
Could meat alternatives be as successful as spuds? People were wary of potatoes once
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NewsProduce World profits rise amid divestments and focus on potatoes and roots
The fresh produce grower was able to increase profitability by divesting surplus assets and refocusing on potatoes and roots
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NewsTesco’s Free Fruit for Kids scheme sees over 100m handed out
Tesco first launched the scheme in 800 stores in summer 2016
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NewsChannel Islands Co-op trials plastic-free produce
Retailer is trailling the move at two Jersey stores and two on Guernsey
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NewsFlamingo Produce shrugs off difficult conditions to double profits
Flamingo supplies fresh flowers, plants and veg to the mults
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Analysis and FeaturesSupermarket banana prices rising despite strong supply
Average banana prices have increased 3% since the end of May
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Comment and OpinionWimbledon inspires strawberries & cream strangeness
Wimbledon is here, bringing with it the fine sporting tradition of necking loads of strawberries & cream
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NewsGrowers assessing damage after flooding hits key Lincolnshire growing areas
Crops waiting to be harvested had been deluged with up to 80mm of rain in a single day last week
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NewsUS firm Apeel to launch shelf life-extending tech in UK
Apeel’s technology involves an invisible, tasteless coating which can extend the shelf life of fruit and veg
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NewsSpring in step of raspberry growers as UK season kicks off early
Growers now expect the season to continue until early November, according to British Summer Fruits
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Analysis and Features10 stores around the world making veg aisles a sensory experience
Tcc Global’s Bryan Roberts looks at how creative merchandising can make veg a feast for the senses
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NewsDemand for exotic fruit & veg soars at Tesco
The retailer has seen an increase in demand for produce such as dudhi and cassava