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    All dressed up and fat free

    2002-06-01T00:00:00Z

    Colchester-based condiments manufacturer CCL Foods has turned its attention to summer with what it claims is the UK's first commercially produced fat-free organic salad dressing. Fat Free Balsamic & Orange joins the recently launched nine-strong...

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    Wonders on way despite takeover

    2002-06-01T00:00:00Z

    Snack specialist Golden Wonder is planning to introduce two new Fruit Wonders adult sweet snacks this summer, despite its surprise takeover this week by Longulf. Most of the company's branded snacks and all of its own label business has gone to...

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    canned fruit

    2002-05-25T00:00:00Z

    Lean and mean' Summerpride talks to leading UK buyers at Anuga South Africans hungry to sell more pineapple to UK Clive Beddall, Cologne South Africa's stake in the UK market for canned pineapple could be set for a boost. Leading SA packer...

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    canned fruit

    2002-05-25T00:00:00Z

    Thai pack down 30% Both South Africa and Swaziland are about to start their summer pack of pineapple, most of which is pre-sold. When the orders were placed in September as part of the annual negotiations involving Thailand as well, the African...

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    Blueridge blends

    2002-05-25T00:00:00Z

    Boyar Estates is raising the profile of its Bulgarian heritage with the introduction of two local grape varieties. It has blended Dimiat with Chardonnay and Gamza with Merlot to create two new wines in its Blueridge range. Each retails at under £4...

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    Fruity goings on as Nestlé Rowntree pushes brand into cereal

    2002-05-25T00:00:00Z

    Nestlé Rowntree is taking its Rowntree fruit confectionery brand into unusual territory with two new products aimed at adults, including a cereal bar. Off the blocks on June 3, the new yogurt-coated fruit and cereal bar, called Fruitsome, and Fruit...

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    Bambos Charalambous has been doing his books and finds that

    2002-05-25T00:00:00Z

    Bambos gets his fruit and veg from Spitalfields market and has great expectations of the summer season. He always makes a big display of watermelons which customers love. "I expect we'll sell piles ­ we always do." He doesn't intend to stock...

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    Canned Fruit

    2002-05-25T00:00:00Z

    Gaps expected to open in peach supply This year's Greek peach crop is expected to be normal, but the time between now and the day new pack arrives in this country "will be an interesting few months". The South African peach pack is smaller than...

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    Avocado news

    2002-05-18T00:00:00Z

    Peru fills a niche Peru has become a new source for avocados, filling a niche market between the end of the South African crop and arrivals from Mexico. This is the result of a marketing deal between importer Poupart and a producer better known for asparagus.

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    Solution for hangovers

    2002-05-11T00:00:00Z

    Swedish drinks company Feelfine has launched a "tried and tested" cure for hangovers in the UK. The passion fruit flavoured pick-me-up, which is being marketed as a "recovery" drink, is rolling out to stores now, rsp: £1.20 for a 100ml can or £1.35...

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    Strawberry challengers

    2002-05-11T00:00:00Z

    European soft fruit growers are trialling new strawberries which could take over from traditional varieties. The Huelva region of Spain is interested in those strawberries developed in California, challenging traditional Camerosa and Diamante. Of...

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    lettuce

    2002-05-04T00:00:00Z

    Hopes for better sales after slow start Iceberg growers take a cool look British iceberg lettuce growers are predicting a comparative boom in August sales after a difficult summer, providing the long-term weather forecast holds. Up to now, apart...

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    CARBONATES: LOSING FIZZ?

    2002-05-04T00:00:00Z

    They've taken a hit from the growth of water and fruit juices but don't write carbonates off yet says Lisa Riley Carbonates have been the star of the soft drinks market for decades, their growth outstripping virtually all the other segments each...

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    lettuce

    2002-05-04T00:00:00Z

    Those heads get together More than 150 British lettuce growers, marketing specialists and buyers are expected to attend the biannual conference being held by the British Iceberg Lettuce Growers on April 3-4 at the ICI Centre, East of England...

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    Grape juice brand finds a UK launchpad at Tesco and JS

    2002-04-27T00:00:00Z

    Leading US soft drink brand Welch's is aiming to squeeze itself a share of the UK market with its first launches on this side of the Atlantic. The $650m grape juice brand, which dates back to 1869 in the States, is rolling its first products out to...

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    Three licensed English apple growers who market their produc

    2002-04-27T00:00:00Z

    Last year saw the first trial plantings of the Enza trademarked varieties Pacific Beauty, Pacific Queen and Pacific Rose. These are already commercially successful in New Zealand and the objective is to establish year-round continuity for...

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    South African satsumas have got the season off to a good sta

    2002-04-27T00:00:00Z

    Currently fruit is making between £9-£10/10kg carton on wholesale markets with total UK shipments reaching 300,000 cartons. "Fruit is looking exceptional," agrees Paul Edwards, sales director of UK importer Eurofruit, based near Canterbury. He said...

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    Bacardi-Martini's Breezer squeezes ruby grapefruit for all i

    2002-04-20T00:00:00Z

    Bacardi-Martini is following the trends in the fruit juice market for the latest brand extension of its Breezer premium packaged spirit range. Its introduction of a Ruby Grapefruit style is hoping to mirror the success of the flavour in the chilled...

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    Starburst Splits

    2002-04-20T00:00:00Z

    Rsp: 37p for single split pot Eden Vale will continue to supply the Starburst products from Nestlé's confectionery rival Masterfoods. Launched in October, sales of this fruit yogurt with separate serving of tangy fruit purée were highest in...

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    Top 10 Chilled Yogurts

    2002-04-20T00:00:00Z

    & Dessert Brands (value £000) y-o-y % change 1. Müller light yogurt ...