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ArticleInnovation shines through salad category
Despite the summer not meeting the salad industry’s high expectations, the mood this quarter is upbeat. Innovation has become key, with new and rediscovered lettuce varieties leading the way, and consumers have started to retreat to pre-packed salad products, rather than loose. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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ArticleCo-op launches waste events
The Co-operative Group has launched a UK-wide series of Watch your Waste events to help tackle the growing problem of household food waste.
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East of England producers visit Western
Business Link, in partnership with Tastes of Anglia, organised a trade development visit to Western International Wholesale Market last week for a group of the region’s specialist food growers.
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ArticleThe land of plenty
Marketed as the jewel in the UK food industry’s crown, Lincolnshire produces a substantial amount of the fruit and vegetables consumed throughout the country. Due to the county’s rich and fertile soils, it is the UK’s largest producer of potatoes and also specialises in brassicas, soft fruit, salads and peas. In the second of FPJ’s regional reports on Lincolnshire, Elizabeth O’Keefe clocks up more than 300 miles to take a further look at what the fresh produce industry in the county can offer.
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McCain Express arrives
McCain has launched a new Express vegetable range designed to make everyday vegetables more interesting and hassle-free for consumers.
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ArticleNew produce wash Fit for purpose
An antibacterial wash for salads, fruit and vegetables that its makers claim is more effective than chlorine and no more expensive is now being distributed in the UK foodservice sector by Hygiene Audit Systems.
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ArticleThird year lucky for NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) saw its annual fruit and vegetable extravaganza named the Supreme Champion in the Great Yorkshire Show Flower Hall, held last week, for the third year running.
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ArticleThe pesticide question: What is the next step for the industry?
Despite persistent lobbying, the EU regulatory system governing the use of all pesticides is undergoing a stringent tightening of its legislation, which could result in the loss of up to 85 per cent of conventional chemical substances. Elizabeth O’Keefe investigates and asks what steps the fresh produce industry should be taking in preparation.
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ArticleExploring Sussex
Sussex has a varied mix of both niche growers producing fresh produce for local markets and independent shops and large-scale businesses serving the national market. Elizabeth O’Keefe visits the region to explore how fresh produce businesses are diversifying in a changing marketplace.
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Environmental commitments should be about more than lip service to the cause
It has become fashionable to pay lip service to environmental issues and political parties, corporations and media celebrities
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ArticleSDC announces public projects
The Sustainable Development Commission (SDC) has unveiled a selection of the best ideas that could help transform the UK into a sustainable society in its new Breakthroughs for the 21st Century project, to promote community gardening and local food.
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ArticleSalad sector recuperates in the summer weather
At last, the salad sector is in fine spirits as decent summer weather has produced high-quality crops across the UK and Europe, and consumers are reaching for the salad bowl. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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Soft-fruit SOLA gains approval
A new abamectin insecticide is now available for growers, targeting Two-Spotted Spider Mite and Western Flower Thrip in a range of vegetables and soft fruit.
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FARMA launches Month of Taste
The National Farmers' Retail & Markets Association (FARMA) has launched The Month of Taste to promote UK product.
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ArticleWOW! Microleaf wins accolade
WOW! Microleaf was named New Sandwich Product of the Year Award at the ‘Sammies’ last week.
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ArticleOne against four
Greengrocer Tim Bates is celebrating his first year at Fruition, in Glastonbury. Here, Caroline Sherwood reveals the ups and downs of the trade and what it takes for one man to make his vision for selling fruit and vegetables traditionally work on a changing high street.
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Mundane out of favour as unusual lines take hold
Every time I tour the produce shelves, I am struck by the progress that fresh cut is making. Memories of leaking containers
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ArticleRe:fresh Awards shortlist unveiled
The shortlist has been announced for this year’s Re:fresh Awards.