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Jersey tomato body sunk by recession
Channel Islands salad supplier Jersey Produce Marketing Organisation went out of business this week, blaming worsening economic conditions.The company was forced to close as it was unable to compete on price against produce that could be...
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M&S apple to help Great Ormond St
A new variety of apple has been launched into Marks & Spencer to help raise funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity.Amelia's Apple is named after Amelia Basset, the M&S Ilkeston store manager's daughter, who died aged 11...
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Growers reduce acreage for 'unprofitable' onions
UK onion growers are planning to seriously scale back production next year following two years of rocketing production costs, poor returns from supermarkets and the impending withdrawal of key pesticides from the European market. Marketable...
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Lipton launches fruit and herbal tea bags
Unilever is pinning its hopes on a new range of fruit and herbal teas boosting sales of its globally successful Lipton brand in the UK.The company predicted that the nine-strong Lipton Fruit & Herbal Infusions range, which is launched next...
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'Wall of leaves' putting off shoppers for salads
Leafy salad sales are being lost by the multiples as a result of poor merchandising in-store, an industry expert has claimed.Supermarkets had a tendency to create a "wall of leaves" that was inaccessible and confusing to consumers, according...
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In Season: pomegranates
Health-conscious UK consumers are expected to continue eating more pomegranates as the new season gets into full swing.Although having less than a 2% share of the £330m UK exotic fruit market, pomegranates were the fastest-growing fruit in...
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Budget squash brand moves into fruit juice
Budget squash brand Jucee is to launch into pure juices in a bid to meet demand from cash-strapped consumers, said brand owner Princes.The new four-strong ambient Jucee Pure Juice range consists of orange, apple, pineapple and grapefruit...
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Weaker sterling results in higher fruit and veg prices
Fluctuating currency exchange rates have produced startling price rises for fruit and veg but other factors are also responsible, finds Richard Ford
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Soil Association warns of need for food plan
Britain needs a "food plan" to feed the population with healthy, environmentally friendly food in a future where fuel and resources are scarce, a new report has claimed
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Massive wave of M&A activity forecast for fresh
The fresh food sector should brace itself for a fresh wave of M&A activity as companies look to access new markets and expand product lines by buying up the competition.This year there have been a number of high-profile acquisitions,...
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John West names Thorpe its new MD
John West has appointed as its new managing director the man said to have helped turn around the canned fruit sector. Stephen Thorpe, previously MD of Mission Foods, replaces Ian Meadows, who has been transferred to work on group initiatives...
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Industry anger at EU for skipping risk assessment
The EU's decision not to order an impact assessment of its proposed pesticide reforms has been blasted by fresh produce industry representatives.Last week, the EU Environment Committee voted to continue with its plan to restrict the number...
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EU set to ease laws on wonky veg
European legislators have paved the way for a U-turn over the sale of irregularly shaped vegetables as consumers across the Continent struggle with rising food bills.
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RSPCA welfare fears over stocking density
Animal welfare concerns need to be fully allayed before Freedom Food follows the egg industry's lead in doubling the maximum number of free-range hens allowed on British farms, the RSPCA has said. The British Egg Industry Council has amended...
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English apples boosted by supermarket support
Sainsbury's, Morrisons and the Co-op have all been praised for their support of English apples at the start of the 2008/09 season.The three retailers had all invested heavily in TV campaigns urging shoppers to buy English apples, according...
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Outspan and Aimia combine to produce Outspan Pure Juices
South African fruit company Outspan has teamed up with UK-based Aimia Foods for its first foray into the drinks category.The two-strong pure juice range will come in apple and orange variants and contain no artificial colours, preservatives,...
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EU law forces Sainsbury’s to ditch witches’ fingers
Sainsbury’s has abandoned plans to sell misshapen vegetables as Halloween-themed healthy snacks due to prohibitions on the sale of irregular produce under European Union law.
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'Retailers profit while growers are crucified'
Retailers have been accused of increasing retail prices but failing to share the proceeds with vegetable growers hit by heavy costs. The UK retail price of vegetables has risen significantly in the past year, with potatoes up 25.2%, carrots up 18.3%...
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Herb business inspires Arran to get cooking
Arran Fine Foods has extended its range of preserves and mustards with five new recipes.Produced in partnership with local suppliers on the Scottish island, the products include Cask Matured Apple & Arran Ale Chutney, Vintage Marmalade with...
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Turning ugly: EU slams Sainsbury's campaign
Sainsbury's has been accused of pulling a PR stunt with a new ‘ugly fruit and veg’ campaign launched this week. The retailer said it had launched the campaign to force the EU to relax strict specifications on the size and shape of fruit and veg....