All Convenience articles – Page 64
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ArticleFlorette mixes up its salad offering
In order to counter the recent drop in sales of mixed salads, French fresh-cut specialist Florette is launching a brand new range, dubbed Etonnamment
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Pure Pacific looks to Optyx technology
The organic fresh-cut specialist has opted to implement Key Technology's latest laser sorter
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ArticleCoca-Cola to buy China juice maker
The world's largest soft drinks maker has offered US$2.4bn in cash to buy China Huiyuan Juice Group as it bids to foray into China's untapped pure-juice sector
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ArticleFPC hits back at salad health worries
Claims that an increase in the consumption of prepared salads will lead to more cases of food poisoning have been refuted
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Bakkavör aims for major sales growth
Organic expansion and acquisitions will underpin sales increase over next five years, says chief executive
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ArticleThe Greenery trials new veg packs
Dutch Vegetable Selection convenience range aims to boost sales of whole-head, locally grown produce among young couples
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ArticleFDA approves salad irradiation in the US
Iceberg lettuce and fresh spinach can now be subjected to higher doses of irradiation to control bacteria
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ArticleFresh-cut sales soar in Spain
Spanish fresh cut sales have experienced strong sales growth during the first half of 2008, new figures have revealed
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Turnover boost for Bonduelle
Bonduelle’s acquisition last year of Aliments Carrière has enabled the company to overcome Europe’s economic slowdown
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Fruit juices could reduce drug effects
Fruit juices including grapefruit, orange and apple can dramatically reduce the effectiveness of heart and cancer drugs, say Canadian researchers.
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ArticleEasy-peel Navel project begins to pay off
Exporter of Australian easy-peel Navel introduced in the UK this week says launch represents once in a lifetime opportunity
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ArticleMMG trials Australian easy-peel orange
The UK citrus importer is planning a one-month trial of the Navel in Sainsbury's stores across the country
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Juice firm snapped up by Irn-Bru
Irn-Bru manufacturer AG Barr has purchased a tropical juice company for nearly £60 million, The Times has reported.
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ArticlePrepared sector quashes credit crunch effect
With media reports speculating that the credit crunch is having an effect on eating habits in the UK, the prepared fruit and vegetable sector is a likely casualty. But all may not be what it seems. Elizabeth O’Keefe investigates.
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Costs hit Bakkavör's profitability
Soaring prices of raw materials and utilities, the strength of the euro against the British pound and a downturn in consumer confidence have all attributed to a drop in H1 profit
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ArticleLa Linea Verde takes fresh-cut to Spain
Italian firm sets up Vegetales Línea Verde Navarra with local cooperative AN to market DimmidiSì brand in Spain
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ArticleJuice given diabetes link
A study published this week claims that a glass of orange juice a day could increase the risk of diabetes, in women. Eating fresh fruit is the healthy alternative.
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AgroFair launches juice and purée service
Fairtrade fruit specialist AgroFair UK has launched a dedicated service for the sale and marketing of fruit juices and purées from Fairtrade fruit growers.
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ArticleIGD hails 'biggest structural change' to retail market in years
The £1.57 billion merger of the The Co-operative Group and Somerfield is the “biggest structural change in the UK for five years”, international grocery analyst IGD has claimed.
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New MD for The Organic Salad Company
Azra Secerbegovic is to be replaced by Matthew Godfroy when she leaves the company