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NewsBritish blueberries make early bow at Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s has started selling British blueberries three months earlier than last year – and its work with British growers is set to yield the biggest blueberry crop yet.
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Analysis & FeaturesRelief for buyers as ginger starts falling
One of the oldest traded spices, ginger is used in everything from biscuits to curry, so manufacturers will be relieved to hear…
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NewsPicota cherries focus of Spanish campaign
Spanish cherry growers will focus on promoting the premium credentials and short season of Picota cherries in their 2012 cherry campaign.
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NewsNew lines send Londis fresh sales booming
Londis stores are on course to post a dramatic uplift in fresh food sales, sales director Paul Courtney has revealed.
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NewsBig harvest expected for Jubilee strawberries
Strawberry growers are predicting this year’s Driscoll Jubilee strawberry harvest will be 20% bigger than last year’s, driven by soaring demand for the variety.
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NewsBrussels bids to boost fruit and veg sector
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the future of the fruit and veg sectors in Europe.
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Analysis & FeaturesHazelnut prices set to drop as market calms
After years of record commodity prices and extreme volatility, confectionery, cereals and spreads makers can at last look forward to lower prices for hazelnuts.
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NewsGrowers look to Brits to help with harvests
Growers are looking to recruit more British workers to help with the harvest - and plug a shortfall in seasonal labour…
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NewsTomato genome set to boost taste and health
Scientists across the globe have embarked on a series of experiments to make tomatoes tastier, healthier and cheaper.
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Analysis & FeaturesOil set to stay pricey
Look at Britain’s fields and you’ll see our green and pleasant land is turning a cheerful shade of yellow.
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NewsTastier new potatoes from the microwave
Asda has teamed up with Amcor Flexibles and QV Foods to develop a microwaveable pack for new potatoes…
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NewsVeg-topped soups for New Covent Garden
New Covent Garden Soup Co has unveiled a new range of soups featuring a layer of fresh vegetables.
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NewsRiverford switches to a single logo
Riverford Organic, the UK’s biggest veg box delivery company, is rolling out a single identity across its nationwide network…
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NewsZari aims to be home-grown rival to Pink Lady
Apple grower AC Goatham & Sons is gearing up for its first marketing push for the Zari apple in a bid to establish a UK-grown contender to Pink Lady in five years.
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Analysis & FeaturesOrange juice hangs on despite Brazil fungicide fear
Orange juice was one of 2012’s first commodity scare stories - prices skyrocketed 20% overnight after a controversial fungicide was found…
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NewsG's takes Fresh & Naked into tomatoes, peppers and cukes
Salad supplier G’s Fresh is pushing further into branded produce with the addition of tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers to its Fresh & Naked brand.
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NewsTesco stocks micro leaves
Tesco has boosted the foodie appeal of its fresh produce section with the addition of ‘micro leaves’.
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NewsIs it pear? Is it an apple? No, it's the T109
M&S has launched a pear that looks and tastes like an apple.
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco top fruit and veg promoter as total number of deals is up 43%
As healthy eating moves up the political agenda, the multiples have been upping their game in making fresh fruit and vegetables more affordable…
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NewsOrganic's new 'Naturally different' approach
The Organic Trade Board has ditched its “Why I Love Organic” strapline one year into its three-year campaign, after it failed to explain…