All Consumers articles – Page 6
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ArticleFood Foundation calls for action on children’s food insecurity
New data from the UK food charity shows that 7.2 million adults and 2.7m children experienced food insecurity last month
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ArticleAldi named UK’s cheapest supermarket
Grocer 33 price comparison survey finds Aldi 2p cheaper than Lidl for basket of 33 grocery items
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ArticleSigns of return to form for Italy’s stonefruit sector
Following three years of falling sales, the introduction of new, better varieties appears to have arrested the country’s decline
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ArticleAldi named Britain’s favourite supermarket
The discounter has held on to pole position since July 2023, ranking ahead of traditional Big Four rivals
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ArticleEuro 2024 boosts UK supermarket sales
Football tournament and falling inflation shape July shopping habits, Kantar figures reveal
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PodcastsFruitbox 108 · Carlo Magni & Louise Beard, Forward Insight
Chris, Carlo and Louise consider the consumers of tomorrow, the choices they will make and how we can develop fresh produce that will appeal to them
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ArticleFreshfel warns of the impact of promotion budget cuts
The organisation has sent a letter to the EC warning that the proposed redeployment of existing funds away from promotional activities could threaten the competitiveness of European fruit and vegetables
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ArticleTaste key to boosting Conference pear consumption
Greater focus needed on taste and enjoyment to arrest declining consumption of Conference pears in Europe, says Marc Evrard, commercial director of Belgian Fruit Valley, with lessons to be learnt from Asia
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ArticleFruit and vegetable prices in New Zealand see largest recorded drop
Overall food prices also see decrease for first time in six years
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ArticleMorrisons partners with The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture
The retailer has become the first UK supermarket to partner with the professional farming body
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ArticleFairtrade macadamias make UK debut in Central Co-op stores
Macadamia nuts from Malawi will join Central Co-op’s existing range of Fairtrade products
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ArticleVietnam lychee prices surge following short crop
Demand drastically outweighed supply this season after poor weather halved Vietnam’s crop
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AdvertorialDole Banana celebrates 125th anniversary with Minions and over 10,000 people in Hangzhou
Dole Banana has marked its history as a pioneer of the global banana industry by celebrating its 125th anniversary. Dole’s celebrations coincided with the annual Minions fan carnival and as the chief sponsor of the 2024 Banana Day, Dole jointly organised a 10,000-person birthday party at ...
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ArticleNew varieties hold key to growth, experts tell Fruitnet Grape Congress
Leading analysts and key industry players at global event in Puglia say they see huge market potential thanks to new and better varieties
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ArticleThe healthy snacking opportunity
As South African raisin production increases, leading local supplier PepsiCo is eyeing huge sales potential in the global healthy snacking segment
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ArticleOutgoing Zespri CEO reflects on golden era
Dan Mathieson has overseen a period of “phenomenal growth” as CEO of the world’s leading kiwifruit marketer. He tells Fruitnet what he’s proudest of looking back on his seven years at the helm
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NewsEast-West Seed highlights certified seeds’ impact on agriculture
Dr Mary Kanokwan Chodchoey told the centennial World Seed Congress that certified seeds were crucial for adding value to farmers and consumers
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NewsSpain's fruit consumption fell in 2023
Food Consumption Report in Spain 2023 shows that fresh fruit consumption slid 2.7 per cent last year
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ArticleSouth African mandarin brand Sweet C introduces new mascot
Sweet C brand has received a strong reception in China and South-East Asia
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ArticleIGD finds inflation still main driver for UK grocery market
Real-terms market growth expected to continue at lower level throughout 2025-26