All Fresh produce articles – Page 79
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NewsAsda supplier QV Foods' anaerobic digestion plant opens
Asda veg & potato supplier QV Foods has opened an anaerobic digestion facility at its HQ in Lincolnshire…
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NewsAlphonso mango ban defended by Defra
Defra has defended the import ban imposed by the European Commission last week on Alphonso mangoes, and urged Indian authorities to take action.
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Analysis & FeaturesMexican lime shortages push up UK prices
A severe lime shortage in the US meant many Cinco de Mayo revellers had to make do without the fruit in their margaritas…
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NewsBumper strawberry crop expected as season starts early
A longer growing season and the effects of the fifth warmest winter on record could lead to a 10% uplift in domestic strawberry production this year, British Summer Fruits has said.
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NewsJames White extends its Beet It brand into energy bar market
Fruit & veg juice supplier James White Drinks has launched its first food product – a beetroot and oat bar…
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Analysis & FeaturesOnion prices stabilising, but still high year on year
The onion market continues to feel the impact of the extremely wet weather in the UK earlier this year, which hampered planting and led to low supplies.
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NewsRoyal Gala apple crop threatened by hot Brazilian weather
Retailers are likely to find it harder and more expensive than usual to source Royal Gala apples this year…
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NewsGoodness Gang back at East of England Co-op
Max Mushroom and Alex Apple made a public appearance at East of England Co-op in Felixstowe…
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Analysis & FeaturesEaster eggs offer cracking value as chocolate costs soar
Average Easter egg prices have barely changed since last year despite soaring ingredient costs and shallower promotions…
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NewsFruit delivery service for London cocktail bars launched
A new online delivery service specialising in fruit, veg and fresh juice targets the on-trade and bar sector in London…
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NewsGangmasters Licensing Authority moves from Defra to Home Office
Responsibility for the Gangmasters Licensing Authority has moved from Defra to the Home Office.
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NewsCanned potato sales soar thanks to price cuts
Price cuts are boosting sales of canned potatoes to cash-strapped shoppers – as sales of fresh spuds continue to slide…
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Comment & OpinionPink Lady apples calls for Biggest Brands inclusion
Each year I read with interest your table of Britain’s 100 biggest brands…
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NewsFrozen food makers hit back at fruit and veg health study
Frozen food manufacturers have blasted a new study on 5-A-Day for “misleadingly” suggesting eating frozen fruit is not as beneficial as fresh.
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NewsSainsbury's stocks first Cheerfull Gold apples
Sainsbury’s this week started selling the first commercial volumes of Cheerfull Gold – a new apple variety…
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NewsMango shortage warnings as pests cause EU India import ban
Retailers and suppliers may have to look for alternative sources of mangoes in the coming weeks and months…
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NewsImproved potato season bounces Greenvale owner back to profit
Potato supplier Produce Investments – the parent of Greenvale – has bounced back into the black thanks to much improved po…
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NewsFlorette urges consumers to cook with salad in £1.25m push
Florette is investing £1.25m in a push to encourage Brits to use salad in their cooking…
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NewsHarrods lists seaweed salad from Seakura
Organic seaweed producer Seakura has secured a listing for its seaweed salads with Harrods…
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Analysis & FeaturesOrganic food price hikes fail to put shoppers off
Shoppers are opting to buy organic despite steep price hikes in many product categories…