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Survey reveals Britain’s regional fruit rankings
Regional fruit and vegetable preferences vary drastically across the country, according to a supermarket survey in line with the Government’s Five-a-Day message.Brighton is home to some of the healthiest eaters, according to the survey,...
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Dude boosts nutrition for children
Fruit juice brand Innocent is to make its first foray into the £265m children’s drinks market with the launch of a range of single-serve smoothies.Innocent Smoothies for Kids are slightly sweeter than the company’s ‘adult’ smoothies and contain...
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Vivaldi bids to keep up
Hoche International’s Vivaldi potato variety is so popular that demand is outstripping supply, said the company this week.Hoche director Mike Pledger said supplies of UK-grown salad-type Vivaldis had run out four months early in September,...
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The label updates itself
Sainsbury is poised to give a wider roll-out to an on-pack freshness indicator in its fresh produce fixture.The RipeSense label responds to changes in the aroma given off by fruit as it ripens and changes colour.The technology was given a...
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PepsiCo UK adds PJ Smoothies to its drinks line up
PepsiCo UK, the maker of Pepsi and Gatorade, has bought UK fruit and smoothie brand PJ Smoothies for about £20m.PJ Smoothies sells 300,000 bottles of fruit juice and smoothies a week and is expected to turn over about £15m this year. It...
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Even more Sensations
Walkers is introducing a limited edition Roasted Onion & Balsamic Vinegar flavour and two new Sensations Selections multipacks to its premium lines.The two multipacks include Eastern Selection – containing packs of Tandoori Masala...
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Industry fury at ‘useless’ tag
UK food and drink industry bodies have hit out at claims that they are “useless” made in a new report.The Milk Development Council, the British Potato Council and the Wine Standards Board were all described in the report on the UK’s 529 quangos...
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Dangers of the organics quest
Consumption of fruit and vegetables could be hit by a “double whammy” if the drive towards organic systems continues, a scientist at the University of Edinburgh has warned.Organic produce is more expensive and it carries a higher risk from the...
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Growers hit by cold snap
Spanish tomato growers around the Nijar area in Almeria have appealed to the Spanish government for compensation for substantial losses caused by unexpected cold weather.Frost has destroyed plants and polyhouses have collapsed under the weight...
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Consumer Insight
Who eats melon?* In the last year melons were eaten on 251 million occasions, 93.5% of which were in the home. Consumption fell by 0.3%* Most melon is consumed at the evening meal and is 133% more likely to feature at...
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Commodities update: tuna, tomatoes, beef, dried fruit
Tuna prices increaseTuna prices are rising after poor catches and concern that shortages are becoming the norm.Conservationists cite over-fishing as a reason, but weather seems more likely. There are many reports of recorded changes in sea...
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Geest to buy leafy salads business
Geest, the fresh prepared foods and produce company, has announced it is to buy the prepared leafy salads manufacturing facility of G’s Marketing Ltd (GML).Privately–owned GML is the UK’s largest supplier of whole head lettuce and the fifth...
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Royals aim to see off rivals
New potato favourite the Jersey Royal will celebrate its 125th anniversary this year with a £1.2m marketing campaign that includes TV advertising.The ads will focus on ‘Beautiful Jersey and the Grower’ and will feature one of the island’s...
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Caught on camera
Big brands need to be bolder with not just the aesthetics of packaging but also the functionality says Liz HamsonThe middle-aged woman with a family subconsciously laid some sliced pineapple out on a plate in exactly the same way...
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Budgens reforms veg supply
Budgens is to shake up its vegetable supply base after a reform of its fruit suppliers proved a success.Fresh produce buyer Danny Grover introduced a category management approach to Budgens’ fruit business when he joined the company from...
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Consumer Insight
When lettuce is consumednIn the last year there were 1.8 billion occasions when lettuce was consumed, an increase of 8.9% on the previous year. 89% of this was consumed in the home. nFemales...
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Venture adds a condiment
Venture Foods has introduced an organic and gluten-free brown sauce, which is suitable for vegans.The Geo Organics Brown Sauce comes in a 240g bottle and follows a traditional recipe of molasses and tomatoes, but also includes apple, dates and...
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Taking its ‘i’ off the bull
Burts Potato Chips is just one letter of the alphabet away from controversy with the launch of Bullshot!, a new flavour of crisps.The flavour is based on a cocktail of the same name, which contains beef consommé laced with vodka and seasoned...
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The Mooosli alternative
Dorset Cereals has launched Tooti Fruiti Mooosli – a healthy muesli especially for children.The product has no added salt, less than 1% added sugar, no colourings or preservatives and includes 35% real fruit. It’s also suitable for...
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The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest launchesPotato HeadsFrom: WalkersAvailable in three flavours, Potato Heads from Walkers contain no artificial flavours, colours or preservatives and 70% less...