Avocado news – Page 103
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South African citrus still enjoying World Cup boost
How the mighty fall! With England shoved out of the World Cup last weekend, we can expect that store managers will have
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ArticlePromos bring value growth but concerns are deepening
Unprecedented levels of supermarket promotions might have brought the exotic fruit market out of its recessionary malaise but, as Michael Barker explains, suppliers are concerned that the practice is unsustainable in the long term
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ArticleTanzanian avocados hit the UK
Mack Multiples has predicted a rosy future for Tanzanian avocados after receiving 20 tonnes of the fruit last week.
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ArticleAustralian avocado industry meets
Key players in the Australian avocado market have met in Canberra to discuss the future of the industry
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ArticlePeruvian push for avocado advance
A boom in avocado growing across the globe has seen volumes increase worldwide and a rise in the popularity of this exotic line. To meet this, growers and suppliers are looking to boost consumption and bring the product firmly into the mainstream. Peruvian Hass avocado growers have co-ordinated a campaign to address the situation and support the product in Europe. Alex Lawson travelled to the South American country to find out more
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ArticlePeru records avocado upturn
Europe absorbs bulk of new season arrivals as efforts intensify to finalise access protocols for the US market
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ArticleChile anticipates avocado shortfall
Following last year’s record, Chilean Hass avocado sendings are tipped to decrease during the 2010/11 season
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ArticleRecord Q2 for Calavo Growers
Net income and revenue hit new highs on increased sales of fresh avocados and diversified commodity produce items
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ArticleStrike disruption hits UK market
Importers in the UK this week warned that the repercussions of the South African port workers’ strike are likely to be felt until the end of next month.
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ArticleRSA exporters 'switch to airfreight'
Business Report suggests exporters of subtropical products such as avocados left with no choice but to send them by air
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ArticleProHass expands avocado exports
Peruvian avocado association to fund publicity campaigns in UK and France to support expected rise in exports
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ArticlePuerto Rico could open to Mexican Hass
USDA has proposed an amendment to regulations allowing importation of Hass avocados from Mexico into Puerto Rico
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ArticlePremier Fruits wins wholesaler prize
Premier Fruits landed the coveted Capespan Wholesaler of the Year award at last week’s Re:fresh ceremony in Park Lane.
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ArticleEurope readies for new Peruvian crop
Peru is gearing up to ship around 47,000 tonnes of Hass avocados to Europe when the new season gets underway this week
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Leeds grocer hit with fine over quality
A retailer in Leeds has been ordered to pay a hefty fine after more than 20 breaches of European fruit and veg standards.
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ArticleNew Zealand avocado orchard on market
Early New Zealand avocado producer Clearwater Orchard has been put up for tender
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ArticleChilean fruit exports fall
Chilean fruit exports have slipped due to marked declines in table grape and red apple shipments, despite growth in some categories.
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Airfreight hiatus not long enough to make difference
I was expecting some more unusual sources to show up on the shelves last week, although it appeared that the airfreight hiatus
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ArticleFIFA World Cup boost for South African avocado campaign
South Africa plans to capitalise on the UK’s taste for avocados and is launching a number of promotional campaigns this year. Doris Lee Butterworth examines prospects for new arrivals and asks if the rise in Peruvian production is causing much concern
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ArticleNZ avocado research leads the way
A new 4ha trial avocado orchard has been unveiled in Gisborne at a recent workshop for growers