Onions bounce back 

This season's onion supply shortage, which was caused by last year's floods, should be a one-off, and a healthier harvest was expected this September, said Robert Oldershaw, vice chairman of British Onions. 

New organic squash 

Meridian Foods has added Rocks Red Five to its organic squashes range. It is made from pomegranate, raspberries, red grapes, cranberries and cherries. 

Convenience motors 

Convenience fruit and veg sales are accelerating across Europe, driven by an increase in the number of single-person households, easy availability of food, and changing eating habits, the GfK consumer research institute said.