// Tesco to trial seedless lemons in UK stores
// Tesco has managed to grow seedless lemons in South Africa and Spain
// The lemons are supplied to the supermarket by Peterborough based AMT Fruit
Tesco is set to sell a new variety of guaranteed seedless lemons as part of a trial in the UK.
The Big 4 grocer had trialled seedless lemons in the UK many years ago, but the initiative did not take off due to a lack of consistent supply.
However, Tesco has managed to grow seedless lemons in South Africa and Spain, which is due to be stocked in stores all year long.
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The lemons are supplied to the supermarket by Peterborough based AMT Fruit, which has worked with Tesco for more than 20 years.
“At last now customers will no longer have to spend extra time picking out the pips after squeezing lemon on a wonderful meal or drink,” Tesco citrus buyer Emily Ridge said.
“Seedless lemons were first trialled about 15 years ago but unfortunately until now they could never be guaranteed to be completely pip free.
“This new variety has been growing and maturing for many years and now is finally ready to hit supermarket shelves.”
The new Jaffa Seedless Lemons will go on sale at 320 Tesco stores across the UK and will cost £1.50 per pack.
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