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Potato growers’ contract fury
Angry Irish potato growers, who said they were being denied talks on supply contracts by the management of the Superquinn chain, got on to 40 tractors last week and drove to the company’s flagship store in the Dublin suburb of Sutton.One...
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English strawberries set to be all year round
English strawberries will eventually be available all year round, according to Norfolk grower Peter Wensak.Wensak’s first fruit was picked up by distributor the SummerFruit Company this week, a fortnight earlier than usual and in time for...
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Commodities Update: tuna, pilchards, tomatoes
Tuna cost concernsA further rise in skipjack tuna raw material prices is causing serious concern among canners.Prices were expected to have begun to fall by now, but a scarcity of fish has pushed the Bangkok price to $900 a tonne,...
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Review ordered of levy body workings
Ministers have ordered an independent review into the efficacy of farming and food levy bodies such as the British Potato Council and Milk Development Council.The review – which will also cover the Meat and Livestock Commission, Home Grown...
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Sewell lands strategic role at Florette
Florette UK has appointed Sandy Sewell as its commercial director, taking over from Mark Newton, who became managing director last November.Sewell will oversee the strategic development of the prepared salad and vegetable brand. His...
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Poor weather hits potatoes
There are mixed reports on the progress of new potato crops around the Mediterranean, which play a major role in supplying the UK spring market.Poor weather has affected lifting in Majorca, which may mean lower volumes for Easter. Low...
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The potential of Ecuador
Ecuador has an untapped potential for exotic and tropical fruit in the UK, said Terence Jansz, president of export group Selvatica.The company, which is looking for business partners, was exhibiting at IFE for the first time in a bid to tempt...
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Passion Fruit line arrives at station
Premium ice cream brand Hill Station launched three products at the show as well as unveiling its new-look packaging.The company revealed its new passion fruit and white chocolate flavour, made from puréed passion fruit mixed into white...
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The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesChicago Town potato WedgesFrom: Schwan’sSchwan’s has teamed up with frozen potato product manufacturer Cheviot Foods to launch a...
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Mushroom growers fight back
British mushroom growers have reacted quickly to a damning report into their industry. The report, by research body HRI Warwick and sponsored by the Horticultural Development Council, described a shrinking industry likely to come under...
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China’s apple power grows
China’s global significance as an apple grower is increasing, say trade sources. Dick Lowes, MD of Empire World Trade, which supplies several multiples with Chinese apples, said: “This year our sales could be up by 30% over last year.”Empire...
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Bananas get caged
Tesco has implemented a new logistics and point of sale solution for its bananas.Developed by retail equipment supplier Wanzl, the wheeled Banana Cage is designed to keep fruit moving through the supply chain with minimal handling.The...
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Jersey Royals hit by weather
Growers on Jersey said this week that the start of the Jersey Royals potato season would be delayed by 10 days after severe winter weather conditions caused widespread damage to crops.Retailers should be prepared for lighter supplies than...
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Lime Coke dashes to launch
The battle between Coca-Cola and Pepsi to win share of the flavoured cola category looks set to hot up even further with the UK launch this month of Diet Coke with Lime.The brand is being rolled out across stores after becoming the number one...
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Müller range lightens up the Corners
Müller hopes to corner the market for healthier dairy products with the launch of a new range in April.Healthy Balance products follow Müller’s popular Fruit Corner format, but with a greater emphasis on healthy eating. The probiotic yogurt...
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Asda launches its first range of Fairtrade lines
Asda has launched its first range of Fairtrade products.Rolling out to coincide with Fairtrade Fortnight, which began this week, the nine-strong range includes tea bags, coffee, honey and four fresh fruits – pineapple, mango, grapes and...
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Tesco ditches Romney Marsh
Tesco has shaken up its potato supply contracts, resulting in sizeable redundancies at one of its long-standing suppliers, which is now facing ruin.The Romney Marsh Potato Company said it had been forced to shed 81 of its 104 staff following...
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Consumer Insight
Laura Wilson, TNSAge profile of courgette consumption* In the last year, there were 180 million occasions of courgettes consumed, down 6% on 2003* Three quarters of courgettes are eaten at the evening...
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Commodities update: Pineapple, tuna, dried fruit and chilli
Pineapple tribulations“It’s the same old story,” was the reaction of a canned fruit importer this week when asked about the prospects for the summer pineapple crop in Thailand. “Higher tin plate costs – up 42% – and adverse weather...
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The Acid Test
>>Consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesLittle Rachel’s Organic Fruit Yogurts from Rachel’s OrganicLittle Rachel’s Organic yogurts, aimed at toddlers, are available in four...