All Fresh produce articles – Page 67
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NewsFyffes' 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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NewsM&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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NewsAsda joins retailers hiking banana prices as supplies tighten
The supermarket has hiked prices across several banana packs…
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Comment & OpinionBetter 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 & FeaturesBrussels 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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News'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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NewsMorrisons 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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NewsBerryWorld 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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NewsLess 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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NewsBenefit 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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NewsMorrisons 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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NewsTotal 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 & FeaturesRising 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 & FeaturesApple shortage continues to hit juice and concentrate prices
Apple juice prices remain on the rise as shortages in Poland continue
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NewsFlorette 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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NewsUK 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 & OpinionHow 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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NewsTesco 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
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NewsFood retailers and producers commit to boosting veg consumption
Commitments come at industry-wide Peas Please Veg Summit in London
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NewsFruit & veg labour crisis is year-round problem, says BGA
New research published by the BGA this week suggested the industry needed a year-round supply of labour, said CEO Jack Ward