Organic trend set to trigger layout rethink

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According to consultant RTS Associates European consumers are tending towards organic and natural foods whilst rejecting functional, light and health foods. The trend is evident in the milk sector where consumers are buying skimmed and semi-skimmed milk alongside full butterfat ice-cream. The same is true in many food categories as consumers buy health options such as fruit, alongside more gateaux and other desserts. The majority of European consumers are taking on diets which include chicken, pasta, potatoes, fish, rice ad salad leaves and then supplementing these foods with snacks and other indulgences. As a result of this change in direction retailers are having to change the way they organise their in-store merchandise. It could also affect which producers retailers use. Attitudes are also being affected by the recent spate of food scares including BSE.

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UK: Consumers are tending towards organic & natural foods whilst rejecting functional, light and health foods, says study

Food & Kindred Products, Food Manufacturing, Article

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UK: DEMAND FOR FRUIT AND VEGETABLES

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The annual Market Review from the Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Information Bureau is said to indicate a growth in demand for exotic and premium priced items. Although sales of fruit and vegetables by volume fell by 4% during the year, they rose by over 11% in spending terms. This increase is said to be due to the rise in demand for speciality and pre-packed vegetables that are sold at a higher price. The heightened demand for these products is said to be related to consumers becoming more adventurous, supermarkets allocating more space to these fixtures and the popularity of celebrity chef programmes on the television.

Vegetables, Vegetable and Melon Farming, Vegetables and melons, Fruits and Tree Nuts, Fruits & Nuts, Marketing, Vegetable industry, Produce industry

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UK: TNUPORT INTRODUCES ORGANIC CITRUS FRUIT

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Tnuport, the Israeli fruit exporter, has announced that it is to introduce a range of organic fruit to the UK for the first time. The range is expected to include grapefruits, oranges, lemons and avocados, and will be available from lost major multiples. The range will be sold under the Biotov trade name.

Citrus fruits, Management, Citrus

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