Avocado news – Page 88
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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
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Mexico unveils spring campaign
A range of consumer radio, television and online marketing as well as in-store promotions, print advertisements and merchandising efforts are planned
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ArticleGrowth tipped for Peruvian avocados
Exports of both the Hass and Fuerte varieties are forecast to surpass volume achieved last year
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ArticleAvocados outpace produce category
The volume and value of avocado sales in the US grew further in 2009, overtaking results for the entire fresh fruit and vegetable sector
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ArticleFairtrade first for Univeg
Univeg has imported the first-ever Chilean Fairtrade grapes into the UK.
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ArticleChilean avocados emerge unscathed
With almost all this season's crop already exported overseas, the earthquake has had little impact on the country’s Hass avocado industry
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ArticleCalavo demonstrates 'solid profitability'
Despite lower net income and revenues during the first three months of fiscal 2010, Calavo is looking ahead with confidence to the rest of the year
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ArticleChile set for record European campaign
Shipments to Europe and the UK will reach their highest level by the end of this season, eating into export share to the US
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ArticlePeru showing avocado strength
Europe now receives almost as many avocados from Peru as Chile, as the Andean nation continues to carve out a position of importance on the market
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ArticleMission opens Canada ripening centre
The US avocado importer-marketer is to supply eastern Canada following the inauguration of a new facility in Toronto
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ArticleMexico industry keen on UK
Mexico, this year’s official Fruit Logistica partner country, is keen to increase its exotic fruit exports to the UK.
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ArticleSA avo volumes shaping up
The South African avocado crop is in similar shape to last season, with forecast volumes of between 9.8 million and 10m trays, or 40,000 tonnes.
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ArticleRecord year for Chilean Hass avos
Chilean Hass avocado exports to the UK are set to break records this year, says Chilean Hass Avocado Association president Adolfo Ochagavía.
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ArticleAvocado board elects members
The US Hass Avocado Board has welcomed new representatives from the production and import trades to serve a three-year term
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ArticleSouth African avo campaign unveiled
The South African Avocado Growers’ Association (SAAGA) has unveiled its 2010 UK market development plans, which include public relations, in-store activity and, for the first time, advertising.