All Fruit articles
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NewsSeasonal workers to protest outside Home Office over conditions
The protest will be staged by farmhands who came to the UK in 2023 as part of the government’s Seasonal Worker scheme
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NewsShoppers failing on 5 a day while half won’t experiment with new fruit and veg: Riverford
Over three-quarters (77%) of people polled by Riverford admitted they don’t eat the recommended five pieces of fruit and veg a day
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NewsBerry sector hangs in the balance amid soaring costs and falling returns
Revenue returns were not keeping pace with operating cost increases for 85% of growers, research by British Berry Growers found
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NewsInnocent slashes annual losses on factory ramp-up and market share gains
Innocent Drinks has slashed its losses after heavy investment in its new Rotterdam factory drove efficiencies amid rising sales and regaining market share
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NewsAvocado giant Westfalia Fruit snaps up Belgian supplier Syros
Westfalia said the acquisition would enhance its presence in the European avocado product market
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NewsWaitrose to highlight ‘plant varieties’ on pack in major new fruit and veg push
Waitrose has unveiled new long-term targets to increase the total amount of fruit, veg and fibre it sells
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NewsMedia Bites 19 December: Guinness, Sainsbury’s, Imperial Brands and UK strawberries
Its quiet out there in media land as we get closer to Christmas and supermarkets continue tit-for-tat price cutting on festive vegetables
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NewsFyffes Ireland appoints new head of sales
Purcell is a University College Dublin marketing graduate and experienced sales professional
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RankingsFresh - fruit & veg 2024: value sales defy weather woe
It’s been a great year for sales of fresh fruit, fresh veg and fresh salad sales in the supermarkets
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RankingsCanned goods 2024: Beanz bashed but NPD aids canned sales
Heinz’s baked beans have struggled to perform, losing 1.3% value and 0.6% of volumes
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KVI TrackerMince pies up 40% year-on-year amid tight sultana and butter supplies
Twenty-six mince lines are pricier this year than last
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Category ReportWhat’s the future of Fairtrade?
As Fairtrade turns 30, it is working with retailers on an innovative sourcing trial – but its farmers still face a wealth of challenges
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NewsDisney launches branded fruit to boost kids’ consumption
The initiative, launching on 20 November, will see branded easy peel citrus and mini apples become available in Ocado
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Comment & OpinionBear’s despair as mascot hunts out fruit
The fruit snacks brand’s mascot turns out to be more of a teddy than a grizzly
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NewsDel Monte unveils fruit snacking range
The range includes Lemon Apple Sticks, Strawberry Apple Sticks and Naked Apple Crisps
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer’s New Product & Packaging Awards 2024: Juices & smoothies
This winning product comes with a commitment from Ocean Spray to donate 5p from every carton sold to breast cancer trust The Pink Ribbon Foundation
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer’s New Product & Packaging Awards 2024: Composite pack of the year
The 100% recycled punnets from BerryWorld UK are a category first for branded packaging in berries
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NewsNationwide Produce founder and wife die aged 88
Joan O’Malley died on 11 October after a short time in hospital and Bernard O’Malley followed on 30 October
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NewsOver 11,000 people call for tighter supermarket regulation on farmwashing
The Farmers Against Farmwashing campaign said the public support had been ’overwhelming’
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NewsFresca Group sales breach £500m mark in robust year of growth
In its annual report for the period ending 26 April 2024, the company reported an increase in turnover of 13.8% up from £459.4m in the year before