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Analysis and Features
Why the time is now for fresh produce box companies
Established operators have been joined by a host of new arrivals launching new and often specialised takes on boxed up fresh produce
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Analysis and Features
Strawberry bargains set to become a thing of the past
Shoppers will face higher prices for the fruit next season, experts warn
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News
Morrisons swaps plastic for sustainable fresh produce bags
The paper bags come in one size and can be used for any of Morrisons’ loose fruit, veg and salad items
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News
Migrant labour crisis sees 15% fall in soft fruit production
It follows a 63% drop in applications for seasonal positions last year, says British Summer Fruits
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News
Veg Power ad fund hits £100k crowdfunding target
The Food Foundation initiative to create a generic advertising campaign has hit its funding target
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News
Removal of BBE dates could discourage shoppers: YouGov
A poll following Tesco’s pledge to remove labelling from 70 fresh produce items could affect shopper ability to judge freshness
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News
London Produce Show 2018: the freshest fruit & veg trends
Fruit and veg is getting smaller as convenience and environment considerations steal the show
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News
Shortages and Ramadan demand set to hike watermelon prices
Warm temperatures in the UK have increased demand for the fruit
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Comment and Opinion
Japanese veg packing boss to share pricey melons
Two ‘luxury’ Yubari melons sold for ¥3.2m (about £22k) at an auction in Hokkaido, Japan, last week
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News
Efra warns of Brexit threat to smaller fruit & veg suppliers
Smaller horticulture businesses could suffer if EU support mechanisms for farmers are not replicated, The Committee warns
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Analysis and Features
Families forking out more for fresh fruit & vegetables
Average supermarket prices for fresh veg have risen 2% year on year across 360 SKUs in the major mults
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Analysis and Features
Cold weather causes shortage of carrots in the UK
The cost of the Beast From The East is continuing to stack up
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Comment and Opinion
Banana republic, Forensic traceability
The recently announced Asda-Sainsbury’s merger brings with it the threat of an ever more powerful buyer
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News
Carrot prices pushed up by falling production
Falling production in Southern Europe has led to price increases on carrots
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News
Brexit labour shortages 'killing' fruit & veg sector
A Defra spokeswoman told The Grocer the government was “giving consideration” to what replacement labour arrangements might be necessary after Brexit
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News
Hard Brexit will cause soaring food prices, warn Lords
New report warns contrast between government confidence and industry concern over Brexit is ‘striking’
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News
Tesco, Sainsbury's & Birds Eye back Veg Power campaign
The campaign aims to raise £100,000 for a generic vegetable advertising fund with the goal of increasing veg consumption across the UK
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Comment and Opinion
Can Peas Please’s generic veg campaign win funding? And will it work?
The timing of the launch could not be more opportune after Defra released its Family Food Survey, which found consumers were purchasing fewer fresh green vegetables in 2016/17 than in 2013
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Analysis and Features
Risk of citrus greening disease in Med produce 'very high'
Reasearchers warned Europe could not remain immune to the disease, which has devastated citrus crops in the US…
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Comment and Opinion
Deliveroo sets a date to save the side salad
Salads were the fourth most ordered side just two years ago, but have fallen to 23rd