All Fresh produce articles – Page 62
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News
Bramley apple shortages loom this year
Supplies of the baking favourite will be about 2,000 tonnes short of what is needed to meet demand
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European Commission defends citrus black spot measures
Copa-Cogeca slammed the new measures as “unacceptable”, warning they would increase the risk of citrus black spot entering…
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Wonky fruit & veg heralds dawn of a more honest age
Tesco’s decision to extend its Perfectly Imperfect brand of wonky veg into fruit is a wider reflection of brands
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Analysis and Features
NFU urges more support for fruit & veg as consumption falls
UK fresh produce consumption is estimated at just three portions
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140 jobs at risk as QV Foods eyes potato packing site closure
The company plans to consolidate its potato business at its Holbeach site in Lincolnshire
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Tesco adds apples & strawberries to Perfectly Imperfect range
Class 2 apples went on sale this week at 60p for 800g, while 227g punnets of misshapen strawberries were listed at 99p
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Riverford revamped to highlight its 'authority about veg'
The revamps also features a new ‘live life on the veg’ slogan
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Nisa offers more loose fruit & veg with new wholesale service
Nisa has launched a new wholesale service for fresh fruit & veg, which allows members to buy larger quantities of loose
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Broccoli leaves trialled by Asda as clean eating trend takes hold
Broccoli leaves are being marketed as a superfood and are currently being trialled in Asda
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Tenderstem sales boosted by 'Body Coach' Joe Wicks
Volume sales of Tenderstem were up 25% in the first two months of this year
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Comment and Opinion
Climate Change Agreement continuation is relief for suppliers
“Though overshadowed by other measures announced by the chancellor in last week’s Budget”
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News
Cold weather scuppers hopes of early start to asparagus season
Unseasonably warm weather caused some British outdoor grown spears to sprout as early as January
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Seasonal labour shortage will hit fruit & veg supply warns NFU
Last year, one in three (29%) British growers struggled to find the seasonal labour they needed to harvest their crops
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Government must address poor state of UK fruit and veg, warns report
The report pointed to a serious mismatch between supply and demand of fruit and veg in the UK
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Blue potatoes are making a comeback via Farmdrop
The nutty-tasting vegetable disappeared from UK plates after the war
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Produce Investments half-year profits grow by almost £1m
Interim results show increase in operating profits to £3.43m
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Smoothies downgraded to just one of the recommended 5 a day
PHE’s new advice also says smoothies should only be drunk as part of a meal
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European Commission unveils support package for struggling farmers
Agriculture commissioner Phil Hogan said the package would have a “material and positive impact on agricultural markets”.
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Onion prices up 60% on supply shortfall
Last year’s heatwave in Continental Europe continues to have an adverse effect on the cost of fruit and veg