News from FPJ – Page 387
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Waitrose launches veg yoghurt range
Supermarket has launched four vegetable yoghurt flavours, responding to growing trends for veg-based yoghurts and desserts
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Compagnie Fruitière to expand organic banana production
Sainsbury’s, Co-op and M&S supplier will plant around 100ha of organic bananas in Ghana over next year to meet growing demand
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Vinnie's jonesing for new crisp range
Ex-Wimbledon hardman and Hollywood actor Vinnie Jones signs up as brand ambassador for The London Crisp Company
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Potato trader's VAT scam smashed
Scott Coupland of WDR Coupland (Produce) jailed for two and a half years after falsely claiming £160,000 in VAT returns
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Branded kiwiberry poised for new marketing push
First major marketing for Nergi in the UK will include tastings and blogger engagement aiming to ‘convince the consumer’
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IGD sets up Asia-Pacific team
Grocery research charity puts new team on ground in Singapore to keep pace with rapid growth in Asia-Pacific market over next five years
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Waitrose announces six proposed store closures
Premium retailer says around 500 jobs could go due to proposed closure of six stores but new openings in 2017 will go ahead
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Asda ramps up local sourcing in south west
New buying manager Alan Jackson will help small and medium-sized suppliers in the south west win listings at Asda
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‘Kanzi man’ helps to grow brand engagement
Apple brand will use the Kanzi man to help grow consumer engagement via social media for the upcoming season
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Grower unveils ‘Spud Love’ giveaway
Mash Direct are offering the chance to send a Valentine’s message written on a potato and a champagne gift box
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Amazon Fresh expands into Surrey and Hampshire
Online giant is now supplying produce to 260 postcodes and is reported to be eyeing sites for London retail shops
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Snack pepper market ‘still growing’
Sakata showcases growing sweet pepper portfolio in response to growing demand in lunchbox and snacking market
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New blueberry brand launches at Sainsbury's
CPM Retail unveils new trademarked variety Early Blue and says brands are the 'only way' to stop blueberry commoditisation
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Bedfordshire Growers unveils dried sweet onions
New snack could replace salted nuts or deep fried onion rings in foodservice and pub chains, says grower cooperative
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Sweet potatoes 'in short supply'
The effect of storms in the US before Christmas are now hitting the European sweet potato market
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Lettuce supply ‘easing’ but suppliers remain cautious
Baby leaf supply is expected to recover more quickly although there are some ‘shoots of recovery’ for wholehead iceberg
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Greencell to launch ‘gourmet’ avo varieties
As high demand continues, fruit supplier is aiming for gourmet quality with new avocado varieties to be launched in next two years
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Potato growers speak out against payment deductions
Some growers are experiencing penalties of up to 30 per cent without proper explanation, according to the NFU
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A new dawn for veg
A brand new campaign to increase the amount of veg we eat is focusing on the trade rather than consumers
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Interview: Susan's Way
One of the few female CEOs in fresh produce, Susan Barratt talks to Fred Searle about the industry’s gender balance and the secret to success at Natures Way Foods