Fresh Produce

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Latest Fresh Produce News

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19 September 2019 , By Gavin McEwan

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18 September 2019 , By Gavin McEwan

Neonics may also impact bird populations, researchers say

17 September 2019 , By Gavin McEwan

Pest & Disease latest

Supermarket retail

Big changers week on week as of 2 September 2019

Celery, each	55	Morrisons
Tomatoes, kg	180	Waitrose
Cauliflower (each)	95	Aldi
Redcurrants	200	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 6 September 2019

Beans, broad/runner	136/135
Beetroot	49
Onions, brown bulb/spring bunch	39/49
Pears, Conference	95

More Wholesale prices

*National average wholesale and median prices charged in England.

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

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FRESH PRODUCE SECTOR DATA

The latest wholesale and supermarket prices

Technical Manager
Symbio Godalming, Surrey
Tropical Plant Grower
MorePeople Lincolnshire, Spalding
Skilled Nurserypersons or Tree Planters
Majestic Trees Flamstead, St Albans, Hertfordshire, bordering both Buckingham and Bedfordshire; M1, Junc 9 adjacent
Head Gardener
English Heritage Kenwood House, Hampstead
Plant Nursery & Garden Centre Team Leader – Senior Vocational Skills Instructor
St Andrews Healthcare - Northampton Northampton, Northamptonshire