Avocado news – Page 102
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ArticleProgreso adds Peruvian avocados
Southern Exposure-branded avocados from Peru will begin arriving in the US at the end of June under Progreso's new sourcing deal
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ArticleMexico’s fresh focus on UK
Given its geographic closeness, it is little wonder most of Mexico’s fresh produce goes to the US, but the UK and Europe are becoming increasingly attractive alternatives. Steven Maxwell reports
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ArticlePeru launches avocado campaign in the US
Peruvian Hass avocados will be promoted in the US for the first time this summer as the industry enjoys its first season of access for non-cold treated fruit
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ArticleAustralian avocados promoted in Asia
Australia has highlighted the many culinary uses for its avocados with a programme to train chefs in Asia
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ArticleAvocado transit to India troubles Mexico
Mexico’s avocado industry is looking to increase trade with India by cutting down transit times
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ArticleCanary Islands: Canaries’ sunny outlook
The Canary Islands have a longstanding trading partnership with the UK, with strong supply of salads in particular. Kathy Hammond looks at the development of the relationship
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ArticleWorldwide Fruit: Promoting grower interests
Adopting the producer organisation model, Worldwide Fruit exists to keep its grower shareholders profitable. Chloe Ryan talks to CEO Robert Balicki
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ArticleSinclair: Union Jack helps to market more home-grown produce
The national flag has been helping Britain’s fruit and vegetable growers to market fresh produce for longer than you might think. Chris White reports
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ArticleBrits get a taste for the exotic
The exotics market has experienced growth, both in value and volume terms, but insiders warn the figures don’t tell the full story
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ArticleIndia opens up to Peruvian avocados and asparagus
After 19 months of negotiations, India has given the green light to imports of avocados and asparagus from Peru
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RSA Avocado Manifesto launched
'Give consumers what they want and sell more avocados' is aimed at UK importers, packers, buyers and category managers
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ArticleChilean federation chooses new president
Cristian Allendes Marin has been elected the new president of Chilean national fruit-growers' federation Fedefruta
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ArticleWorldwide Fruit wins Plan A award
Worldwide Fruit Ltd (WFL) has won the Marks & Spencer Plan A food supplier of the year award.
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ArticleMajor sales boost for Peru avocados
The Peruvian avocado industry has posted an significant upturn in its first-quarter export performance
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ArticleAvocado category reigns strong in US
Avocado sales and produce department penetration have both increased in the US, supported by a growth in volume from Mexico
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ArticleDel Monte lands Superior Taste Award
Fresh produce giant's Hass Avocado Pulp has been recognised for its flavour, visual appeal and texture
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ArticleLa Calera launches US avocado supply
One of Peru’s biggest citrus suppliers is making a foray into the US avocado market with plans to export the fruit Stateside this season
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ArticleSlight dip for Chilean avocados
The ongoing impact of a drought are expected to cut into the South American nation’s 2012/13 avocado output
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ArticleAvocados unveil growth plan
One of the more well-known exotics, avocados have been making their way into the UK consumer’s shopping basket in recent years. Elizabeth O’Keefe looks at their latest prospects
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ArticleRe:fresh 2012 finalists named
The finalists for this year’s Re:fresh Awards have been unveiled.