Fresh This Month

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  Ocado Retail picks Bristol as location of first mini customer fulfilment centre

  The small facility, which will be completed either late this year or early next year, will achieve productivity close to that in standard facilities. Read more >

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  John Lewis, Waitrose team with FareShare to offer Christmas dinners to those in need

  Waitrose leader: 'Everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy the festive season, which is why we will be hosting these lunches to spread some Christmas cheer to those who deserve it most.' Read more >

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  Cosmic Crisp apple, buoyed by incredibly long storage life, hits stores in U.S.

  Sunday's release of Washington State University's prized new variety is already garnering huge buzz for its crisp taste and longevity. Read more >

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  The 2019 Produce Business Innovation Awards And Finalists Are …

  The magazine honours its 10 most creative products from North America; the overall winner to be named at The New York Produce Show and Conference. Read more >

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  Freshfel Europe data shows a positive trend in produce consumption

  The group and Aprifel have launched a campaign aimed at getting 18-to-30-year-olds to eat at least 400 grams of fruits and vegetables daily. Read more >

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  Apeel Sciences expands global presence with offices in three countries

  The company, which is working with ASDA in the UK and focused on reducing food waste, will have new bases in the Netherlands, Peru and Mexico. Read more >

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  Lidl giving back to employees in big way with increases in hourly wages

  The pay rise will directly benefit more than 19,000 employees, who Lidl's chief executive says "are the absolute backbone of our business.' Read more >