Avocado news – Page 105
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ArticleChile: Hass potential, will travel
A renowned avocado consultant has outlined the potential Chile has a source of Hass avocados.
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South African Hass arrival
The South African Hass season has started with promises of good quality fruit.
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ArticleAgrexco extends Bio Top range
Agrexco has been involved in the production of organic fruits and vegetables since 1970 under the brand name of Bio Top. John Broy reports.
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ArticlePIP sounds for Kenya
Last week’s article on the Pesticides Initiative Programme (PIP) provided an overview of the aims of the COLEACP efforts to enhance agricultural practices in African and Caribbean producer nations. Tommy Leighton went to one of the region’s leading fresh produce exporting countries, Kenya, and reports on the feelings of industry representatives towards the effects of European regulations and demands on the local industry.
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ArticleAgrexco’s Granot designs
Agrexco has formed key relationships with growers within the Granot Group in Israel’s Hadera region. Growers here joined forces as an agricultural co-operative to be able to make an impact in the European market and are working hard to innovate and make further in-roads. John Broy reports.
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ArticleSouth African avocado crops lighter prediction
Initial South African avocado forecasts from Capespan point to both the Hass and Ryan crops being lighter than last year, said Ian Waller, responsible for export programmes at Capespan.
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ArticleAvocados caught short
South African avocado growers have been caught short this season with less fruit on the trees, but continuity and quality are vital if consumer confidence is to be maintained. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleKey sticking points
To meet demand for product information, advanced labelling systems have come to the fore, while swift turnaround times and innovative solutions are key to securing new market opportunities. Emma Hatfield reports.
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Natureseal extends freshness and shelf life
Agricoat promoted its NatureSeal formulations at the Food and Drink expo show for the third time.
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ArticleSenegal singing a new tune
Senegal is the 14th largest ACP provider of fresh fruit and vegetables to the European Union. This West African country bordering the North Atlantic Ocean is also the largest ACP exporter of cherry tomatoes and the second supplier of green beans and mangoes to the Union. The horticultural sector in Senegal produces a total output of about 370,000 tonnes every year. While cassava, watermelon, cowpeas, squash, tomato, gombo, diakhatou, aubergine and sesame are among the most important crops produced, 95 per cent of the country’s horticultural production is geared towards domestic consumption.
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Can trade reach for blue heaven?
The big question I was left pondering after attending the enthusiastic blueberry conference in London last week, is whether
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ArticleThe year in stories - October to December
What were the five most-visited stories on freshinfo in each of the last three months of 2003? Click here to find out.
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ArticleNew, speedier avocado labelling concept
Atwell Labellers has unveiled a new machine that can reduce labelling time for avocados, aubergines and other fruits.
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ArticleAsda rationalises supply base
The UK's second-largest supermarket Asda will soon be sourcing its imported produce through a sole importer.
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New label to indicate ripeness of fruit
New Zealand's Rural News has reported the launch of a new label that indicates how ripe a piece of fruit is.
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The power of brands
Brands are threatening to make a comeback in the fresh produce industry but are retailers willing to invest in promotions or do their interests lie solely in own-label goods? Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleSouth Africa toasts another successful avocado campaign in UK
Producers and exporters shared good news at an end-of-term symposium, in Nelspruit last week,
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Avocado advance goes global
Advanced storage and ripening solutions are revolutionising the avocado industry and increasing product confidence but as output rises, producers are turning their attention to marketing strategies and calling for the creation of a global marketing initiative. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleFirm thumbs up for IQ tester
Throughout October the Journal features a weekly series examining the latest developments in produce machinery. This week there has been firm praise from US avocado specialist Mission, for Sinclair iQ's fruit testing technology, while Greefa introduces its latest development in sorting, the new generation iQS II
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ArticleWinter hots up for Israel
As UK temperatures start to fall, prospects are hotting up for Israeli winter lines, particularly sweet potatoes, in light of European shortages and poor availability from the US. Emma Hatfield talks to Israeli producers and exporters to catch up on the latest news from Israel on conventional and organic lines.