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Nom brand yoghurt set to launch in UK
Nom UK, the recently established arm of the Austrian dairy giant, is to launch its first brand, Nom Naturally, in the UK.It comes in two formats: Naturally Creamy, a split pot in granola and fruit varieties; and Naturally Good, a multipack...
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Duchy shows its nettle with new supplier
Duchy Originals has appointed Thorncroft Drinks to supply it with a range of sparkling soft drinks and cordials. The deal will see Thorncroft supply pink ginger, nettle and elderflower cordials in 500ml bottles. It will also supply lightly sparkling pink ginger, lemon, elderflower and nettle 'refreshers' in both 750ml and 330ml variants...
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NewsTyrrells founder eyes export market with patriotic debut in gin
William Chase, the founder of Tyrrells, who sold his potato chips business for an estimated £40m last April to private equity firm Langholm Capital, is venturing into gin for the first time with William's - a super-premium gin with a patriotic...
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NewsGood Natured brand extended into salads
Scottish supplier Angus Soft Fruits has launched a Good Natured Salad range, to meet growing demand for affordable pesticide-free produce. The range, which is grown at sites across England and Wales and will sit alongside ASF's existing Good...
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NewsNewcomer expected to challenge leading strawberry varieties
A new strawberry variety hailed as a “quantum leap forward” for soft fruit production is set to be sold in commercial volumes.
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Fresh food making up a third of c-store sales
Almost a third of all c-store sales are now fresh food, marking a huge category growth through this channel over the past five years. C-stores have often been accused of not getting their fresh offer right, but the latest figures from IGD’s...
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Shortage of tomatoes expected this summer
Supermarkets face a serious tomato shortage this summer.
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Happy Egg Co advert: Born To Be Wild
The Happy Egg Company is making its TV debut this week with a £2m ad campaign to promote the hens' free-range upbringing.Airing on 4 May, the 30-second ad features egg supplier John Michalski driving a quad bike with a hen on the back. The...
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Shoppers rediscover taste for oranges as prices fall
Oranges are back in favour after three years of declining consumption as shoppers take advantage of cheaper prices and promotions. UK consumers ate 6% more oranges last year, according to TNS figures for the 12 months to November 2008,...
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Wrap to map wastage in fruit & veg supply chain
A major new research project has been launched to measure and ultimately reduce wastage in the fresh produce supply chain.
The Resource Map project is examining the entire retail and wholesale supply chains from packing and distribution to… -
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In Season: california Bing cherries
Record UK sales of California Bing Cherries are being predicted for this season.Growers in California anticipate the record 1,556 tonnes of Bing cherries exported to the UK last year will be surpassed this year. Bings represent more than 70%...
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Row breaks out as Co-op Group and Spar ads use same slogan
A row has erupted after The Co-operative Group adopted an advertising slogan that is also used by Spar.The Co-op Group's latest TV ad promotes salmon, potatoes and green beans with a voiceover that says: "Dinner for two for under five pounds...
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NewsWhat does organic have to do to kickstart rotten sales?
Last week's Soil Association report suggested that, for the moment at least, the organic juggernaut has ground to a halt. Richard Ford reports
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New strawberry Viva Patricia hits UK shelves
A new strawberry variety promising excellent shelf life and eating quality is now available in commercial volumes.
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Aldi flags up fruit and veg cuts in first TV campaign in Ireland
Discounter Aldi is stepping up its pressure on the major players in the Irish market with its first TV advertising campaign since it moved into the Republic more than a decade ago.The retailer is using the same 'Change your supermarket, not...
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NewsCommodities: Fruit and veg prices fall as retailers pass on savings
Falling wholesale prices brought on by greater availability have helped reduce the overall price of The Grocer 33 fruit and veg basket, reports Richard Ford
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New lines for Chupa Chups and Mentos
Perfetti van Melle is extending its Mentos and Chupa Chups confectionery brands.A three-strong Magics range of fizzy powder-filled lollipops joins the Chupa Chups range on shelf now. It is available in cola-lime, mango-apple and...
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NewsCapespan cautious as it delivers best-ever profits
Capespan has delivered its best-ever set of results - but warned that its 2009 profits were already coming under pressure as a result of the global slowdown. The South African producer, which exports a wide range of fruit to UK supermarkets,...
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Picture This: Here's one I tossed earlier...
Posh salad bar chain Tossed has opened its seventh store in London this week. The store on Tottenham Court Road is Tossed's second franchise store. The first was opened last October on Baker Street. The company plans to open a further six premises...