News from FPJ – Page 461
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ArticleNewmafruit scoops Best in Show for second year running
Grower’s Cameo exhibit impressed judges at this year’s National Fruit Show, while Rubens is voted Tastiest Apple
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ArticleThe Co-op Food reveals which is best apple for bobbing
The Royal Gala and Cox’s Orange Pippin came second and third respectively in the study commissioned by the retailer
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ArticleChannel 4 'used false footage' on Mansfields exposé
Labour provider at heart of case claims network used footage not taken at workers' caravans, and said Channel 4 sources 'lacked credibility'
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ArticleTesco in 'two days extra freshness' produce move
Among the foods set to gain extra freshness from new initiative include citrus fruit, lettuce, tomatoes, peppers and broccoli
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ArticleMansfields hits back at 'distorted' allegations
Channel 4 News report into worker exploitation was 'false', and painted an 'unrepresentative picture', Mansfield claims
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ArticlePDM Produce-owned drinks brand wins second listing
Made with locally-sourced fresh vegetables and fruit, B.Fresh drinks has won its second multiple retailer listing
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ArticleMark Price to be replaced by Rob Collins at Waitrose
Price will step down next April to pursue other opportunities after 33 years at premium retailer
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ArticleLidl scoops new grocery market share high
More growth for discount retailers, but Sainsbury's was the only 'big four' retailer to post sales growth over the last month, Kantar data shows
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ArticlePink Lady voted top snack by consumers
A survey that questioned 115 consumers found Pink Lady was the favoured snack, beating crisps, chocolate and celery
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ArticleUK-grown sweet potatoes set to be sold at Asda
They are the first successful results of a crop innovation in the south of England which has taken three years to develop
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ArticleProfits fall at Del Monte UK as prepared sales slide
The business also saw turnover for the year ending 26 December 2014 fall from £62.4 million in 2013 to £39m
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ArticleSuppliers react to new AHDB Potatoes campaign
Top bloggers on board to help fund new EU-funded potato campaign as suppliers praise trade body’s efforts
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ArticleWaitrose to put UK-grown quinoa in salad range
Quinoa sells particularly well at Waitrose, with sales of fresh quinoa salads up 240 per cent on last year
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ArticleTesco to revive 'Every Little Helps' TV ad sign-off
UK's largest supermarket's return to TV advertising aims to highlights what it calls its renewed focus on its customers
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ArticleSpanish persimmon industry predicts healthy sales
Growers expect production to match last year’s 80,000 tonnes with UK sales to benefit from promotional campaign
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ArticleOffer more formats into more channels, suppliers told
New report suggests suppliers that do not adapt businesses to modern multi-channel shoppers will lose market share to others
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ArticleGoatham begins work on £9m expansion
Old orchards are being cleared at Kent top-fruit grower to make way for new growing systems alongside packhouse expansion
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ArticleDried fruit firm fined after worker loses part of finger
Employee at Whitworths loses the top of one of her fingers after attempting to clear a blockage in a machine
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ArticleTesco set to sell off sites to raise £250m
Around 10,000 homes could be built on the sites in London, the South East and Bath as a result
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ArticleGuardtop tickled pink by SALSA accreditation
Kent-based grower reckons successful audit will provide a boost for public awareness of Tickleberries aronia juice