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Disney walks on the wild side with health
In moves that associate it further with healthy eating instead of fast food, Disney is linking up with two UK retailers' fruit offers. Its latest animated release, The Wild, is being promoted with on-pack offers in Somerfield. Customers...
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African growers set to see trade barriers fall
A project backed by the government will look at the barriers to small-scale fruit and vegetable producers in Africa wishing to exploit opportunities in Europe. The project researchers want input via the Fresh Produce Consortium from...
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"The development of brands would lead to growth across the supply chain"
The fresh fruit and vegetable market is dominated by commodity-driven products. In response, the industry has added categories at a rapid pace, hoping to gain greater margins. Major developments include organic, fair trade, ready-to-eat,...
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Ginsters takes a turn into healthy snacks
Truck drivers will need to have their wits about them the next time they reach for a Ginsters-branded product at a motorway service station, because they might not get the snack they bargained for. The company, which is best known for its...
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"The development of brands would lead to growth across the supply chain"
Stuart Nelson, of Seminis, says the fresh produce sector must go down the brand route if it is to generate the growth that will create a virtuous circle with R&DThe fresh fruit and vegetable market is dominated by...
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Salanova debuts in M&S/Waitrose
A trademarked wholehead lettuce called One-cut Salanova, which is easy to prepare with one cut across the base, is being stocked for the first time by M&S and Waitrose. Developed by Rijkzwan in the Netherlands from a Butterhead variety,...
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Bid to keep up grape exports
Table grapes may account for only 15% of the US grape industry, but they generate the highest growing prices, with an average of $718 per tonne, compared with $410/t for wine grapes and $231/t for raisins. In the UK, Californian table...
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Torrential rain pushes down Capespan citrus
Torrential rains in the main citrus producing regions of South Africa may have filled the dams to bursting point after last year's drought but are also expected to take their toll on the crop, said Martin Dunnett, Capespan UK procurement ...
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Tight conditions see off BASF's GM trials
Irish trials of genetically modified potatoes, which had provoked protests by food producers and environmentalists, have been called off for this year - and may now never go ahead. BASF, the German chemical giant, had been given...
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Spreading the manuka
Duerr's is spreading honey to a wider market, with the launch of a marmalade featuring manuka honey. Aimed at the premium end of the market, Manuka Marmalade is made with fruit and manuka honey, which contains high levels of antioxidants....
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Inflatable cases to stop fruit bruising
A range of inflatable fruit cases aims to solve the dual problem of how to transport fruit without damaging it while encouraging children to eat more. Made from food-grade plastic, the three Fruity Faces cases are designed to hold round...
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Whitworths goes organic
Whitworths is moving into organics with additions to its fruit snacking range.Rolling out in Morrisons now, the new lines comprise 250g bags of soft dates, soft apricots and soft figs, with an rsp of £1.79 to £1.98 per bag. The organic...
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Bon Bon Buddies puts 65% fruit in kids' bars
Confectionery company Bon Bon Buddies is aiming to take kids' sweets down a healthier route, with the launch of a range of bars called Fruity Splitz. The soft, chewy products, which are made with 65% fruit and are low in fat and salt,...
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Irish face crackdown on use of plastic bags
Retail plastic bag consumption in Ireland is on the increase - despite the introduction of a controversial levy four years ago. Smaller plastic bags used to carry fresh meat, fish, fruit and vegetables are exempt from the...
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Price Survey
Iceberg lettuce prices have plummeted at Asda, Sainsbury, Morrisons, Waitrose and Somerfield this week but the order of our top six supermarkets has remained unchanged. Asda is still The Grocer 33&'s cheapest supermarket for...
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Ireland aims to raise its game in organics
The Irish Department of Agriculture is cracking down on sales of bogus organic produce in farmers' markets across the Republic. An additional inspector has been appointed with special responsibility for policing the rapidly...
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Spotlight: "They are a living food, not a cut plant, harvested just as they sprout"
Philippa Swattridge and the enthusiastic team at Aconbury Sprouts are showing how a small vegetable supplier can really hit the big time in the healthy eating...
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Ice-cream Frubes back for summer
Yoplait Dairy Crest (YDC) is reintroducing its ice-cream-style limited edition flavours to its Frubes fromage frais tubes range in anticipation of a hot summer. Three limited edition flavours, Vanilla Scoop, Banana Blast and...