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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Sour grapes? No, these fruits taste just like a mojito cocktail
Grapes have given wine its distinctive flavour for some 8,000 years – but a new version of the fruit provides a very different taste – that of the classic mojito cocktail. Growers in Spain have hybridised one variety with another to create what is described as 'sweet with a hint of lime'. The result goes on sale in the UK on Wednesday at the Co-op under the name Mojito Fresh. The grapes will be available in selected stores and cost £2.90 for a 400g punnet as part of the supermarket's Irresistible range. Kate Byrne-Fletcher, Co-op's head of fresh produce, said: 'This new variety is a must-try for mojito cocktail fans – and we're thrilled to be adding it for customers as a healthy snack or freezing and adding to summery drinks.' She added: 'We're expecting this variety to fly off the shelves – it will only be in stores for a few weeks due to the seasonal window.' The grapes, which launched last year in Spain, were developed by the fruit production firm Uvasdoce Fresh and are the first in the new 'fresh mocktail collection' of the fruit. The Mail has revealed how European vineyards are being hit harder by climate changes. Hotter temperatures could mean that popular varieties, such as Pinot Noir and Merlot, end up sweeter and more intense – with the alcohol content increased too. A Canadian study of more than 500 grapevine varieties revealed European vineyards have had the greatest temperature shift since the 1970s compared with other wine-growers.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Co-op to launch range of grapes that taste like a Mojito cocktail
A variety of grape described as 'Mojito flavoured' because of their similarity to the classic cocktail is to go on sale in the UK next week. The Co-op said the new variety had been named 'Mojito Fresh' after growers noticed its flavour resembled the popular drink. The grocer said the flavour of the grapes, which it described as 'sweet with a hint of lime', was developed by growers in Spain who hybridised one flavour of grape with another. The grapes will go on sale for just three weeks in selected stores and cost £2.90 as part of the convenience retailer's premium Irresistible range. Kate Byrne-Fletcher, Co-op's head of fresh produce, said: 'This new variety is a must-try for mojito cocktail fans, and we're thrilled to be adding it into our fresh fruit aisle for our members and customers to enjoy as a healthy snack or freezing and adding to summery drinks. 'We're expecting this new variety to fly off the shelves and it will only be in stores for just a few weeks due to the limited seasonal window.' The variety, which launched last year in Spain, was developed by the fruit development firm Uvasdoce Fresh, and is the first in the new 'Fresh Mocktail Collection' of grapes.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Co-op to launch range of grapes that taste like a Mojito cocktail
A variety of grape described as 'Mojito flavoured' because of their similarity to the classic cocktail is to go on sale in the UK next week. The Co-op said the new variety had been named 'Mojito Fresh' after growers noticed its flavour resembled the popular drink. The grocer said the flavour of the grapes, which it described as 'sweet with a hint of lime', was developed by growers in Spain who hybridised one flavour of grape with another. The grapes will go on sale for just three weeks in selected stores and cost £2.90 as part of the convenience retailer's premium Irresistible range. Kate Byrne-Fletcher, Co-op's head of fresh produce, said: 'This new variety is a must-try for mojito cocktail fans, and we're thrilled to be adding it into our fresh fruit aisle for our members and customers to enjoy as a healthy snack or freezing and adding to summery drinks. 'We're expecting this new variety to fly off the shelves and it will only be in stores for just a few weeks due to the limited seasonal window.' The variety, which launched last year in Spain, was developed by the fruit development firm Uvasdoce Fresh, and is the first in the new 'Fresh Mocktail Collection' of grapes.
The Independent
5 days ago
- Business
- The Independent
Co-op to launch range of grapes that taste like a Mojito cocktail
A variety of grape described as 'Mojito flavoured' because of their similarity to the classic cocktail is to go on sale in the UK next week. The Co-op said the new variety had been named 'Mojito Fresh' after growers noticed its flavour resembled the popular drink. The grocer said the flavour of the grapes, which it described as 'sweet with a hint of lime', was developed by growers in Spain who hybridised one flavour of grape with another. The grapes will go on sale for just three weeks in selected stores and cost £2.90 as part of the convenience retailer's premium Irresistible range. Kate Byrne-Fletcher, Co-op's head of fresh produce, said: 'This new variety is a must-try for mojito cocktail fans, and we're thrilled to be adding it into our fresh fruit aisle for our members and customers to enjoy as a healthy snack or freezing and adding to summery drinks. 'We're expecting this new variety to fly off the shelves and it will only be in stores for just a few weeks due to the limited seasonal window.' The variety, which launched last year in Spain, was developed by the fruit development firm Uvasdoce Fresh, and is the first in the new 'Fresh Mocktail Collection' of grapes.
