Fresh Produce

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Latest Fresh Produce News

West of England grower plans substantial move into blueberry growing

21 November 2019 , By Gavin McEwan

Jacqui Green to step down from Berry Gardens

19 November 2019 , By Gavin McEwan

Berries continue to increase share of fresh fruit market

19 November 2019 , By Gavin McEwan

Pest & Disease latest

Supermarket retail

Big changers week on week as of 30 September 2019

Celery (each)	55	Morrisons
Cucumber (each)	65	Waitrose
Cauliflower (each)	95	Aldi
Apples, Cox (x6)	160	Sainsbury's

More Supermarket retail prices

Retail prices from the major supermarkets are collected by Market Intelligence Services and updated every Tuesday.

Wholesale prices

Average most usual as of W/E 4 October 2019

Cucumbers (all varieties)	95
Lettuce, Little Gem (twin)	62
Peas - shelling, all varieties	141
Strawberries, all varieties	275

More Wholesale prices

*National average wholesale and median prices charged in England.

Data supplied by Defra. www.defra.gov.uk

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