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Coles begins new “price cut” campaign on “fresh” fruit and vegetables

Coles supermarkets have launched a new marketing campaign around Australia promoting low prices for domestic fresh fruit and vegetables. The Coles campaign takes advantage of a current glut in fresh produce around Australia. However the campaign also signals greater competition for the “fresh” descriptor crossing into the marketing cornerstone of its major competitor, Woolworths. Over [...]

Lancaster County farm fresh organic vegetables, fruits and more coming to Silver Lake in Bristol this spring

BRISTOL - Certified organic vegetables, fruits, flowers, medicinal herbs and more fresh from Lancaster County will be available beginning this spring at the Silver Lake Nature Center in Bristol.

Supermarkets in fresh food battle

A major price war over fresh fruit and vegetables has erupted, as Woolworths announced yesterday it would beat or meet Coles' slashed prices.

Buying frozen food rather than fresh 'saves £400 a year'

Cash-strapped families could save up to a third off their weekly grocery bills if they replace fresh fish, meat and vegetables with frozen equivalents, research shows.

Fears for independents as store giants go tomato to tomato over prices

A PRICE war over fresh fruit and vegetables has prompted politicians to call for an overhaul of Australia's competition laws, with several MPs predicting the short-term consumer benefit could spell the end of Australia's agriculture sector.

Big two begin tomato flinging

A PRICE war over fresh fruit and vegetables has prompted politicians to call for an overhaul of Australia's competition laws, with several MPs predicting the short-term consumer benefit could spell the end of Australia's agriculture sector.

Microwaves effective in zapping Salmonella on fresh vegetables - study

Scientists from Mexico said using water-assisted microwave treatments on fresh jalapeno peppers and coriander foliage were highly effective in inactivating the pathogenic bacterium on the green vegetables.

Thai-ASEAN News Network - Wat Lumphaya Floating Market: 'Farm-to-Table' Treats

Based in Nakhon Pathom province, about one hour's drive west of Bangkok, Wat Lumphaya Floating Market plays host to numerous vendors, who sell an incredible range of mouthwatering culinary delights, along with a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.

WA won't get full price cuts, growers 'forced off land'

Coles admits WA will miss out on the best of its fresh fruit and vegetable price cuts, while WA growers claim they'll be forced off the land if supermarket giants pursue drastic discounts.

School Lunch Goes Gourmet

Next September, school lunch will be transformed. According to new federal rules, schools will have to serve more fresh fruits and vegetables and less processed, high-fat food. But beans and broccoli are the bane of many kids’ existence. So the question looms: how do you get kids to eat the stuff? As NHPR’s Elaine Grant reports, Souhegan High School in Amherst may have found the answer. His name ...