All Fresh produce articles – Page 51
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Morrisons doles out oranges to revive flagging festive tradition
They will be handed out in stores from tomorrow, with story cards detailing the history of the tradition
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Festive price war looms as Tesco cuts cost of Christmas veg
Tesco has relaunched its Festive 5 promotion, with prices reduced to 29p for key Christmas ingredients
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Fyffes' Ethical Trading Initiative suspension upheld
Suspension from NGO will continue into the new year due to ongoing labour dispute, ETI says
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M&S rolls out limited-edition stoneless mini avocado
Between 5-8cm long and 50g on average, the ‘holy grail’ of avocados has edible skin
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Asda joins retailers hiking banana prices as supplies tighten
The supermarket has hiked prices across several banana packs…
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Comment and Opinion
Better fruit & veg online will be a winner
Recent statistics from ONS show online food sales are growing slower than online non-food sales
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Analysis and Features
Brussels sprouts 'crisis' fears prove to be unfounded
A mild summer and late start to autumn should ensure Christmas tables groan under good quality brussels sprouts
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'Big concerns' over EU planning for hard Brexit border checks
Readiness of European authorities, in addition to the UK, would be a key ‘determining factor’ in delivering smooth Brexit, MPs hear
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Morrisons launches leftover grape redistribution drive
FareShare CEO Lindsay Boswell said the idea came on a factory walkthrough at a Morrisons fruit packing facility
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BerryWorld in merger with Beekers
The merger will provide a base for BerryWorld’s European arm to grow retail markets in central, eastern and southern parts
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Less than 25% 'know what a fruit or veg portion looks like'
New research commissioned by the National Charity Partnership reveals ignorance of portion sizes
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Benefit prune juice listed by Tesco
Benefit’s prune juice is made with prunes sourced from the Agen region of Bordeaux blended with vitamins A, C and E
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Morrisons adds frost-blemished apples to its Wonky range
Tesco has already announced it would relax apple specs to include those affected by frost eye…
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Total Produce swoops again in the US with acquisition of 50% of Fresh Connection
Listed fresh produce supplier Total Produce has acquired a 50% equity stake in California-based The Fresh Connection.
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Analysis and Features
Rising import and labour costs drive up price of fruit
Pineapple was one of the big risers in this week’s Grocer 33, and exclusive research by The Grocer shows it’s not alone
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Analysis and Features
Apple shortage continues to hit juice and concentrate prices
Apple juice prices remain on the rise as shortages in Poland continue
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Florette launches resealable beetroot pouch
The 300g ready-to-eat fridge pack of peeled and steamed beetroot went on sale in Sainsbury’s last week…
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UK asparagus production ‘could end’ under Brexit says grower
A new survey by the NFU revealed there was a 29% shortfall in seasonal farm workers in September
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Comment and Opinion
How can we eat more vegetables? Peas Please and the Veg Pledge
The Food Foundation’s veg summit in London looks at ways we can increase our intake of the good things in life …
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Tesco to support producers via NFU's Fruit & Veg Pledge
Retailer joins Lidl, Aldi, and the Co-op in signing up to the pledge – designed to cultivate better relationships between retailers, intermediaries and growers