Avocado news – Page 98
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Dry times ahead for Australia's agricultural farmers
Australia's prime minster, John Howard announced last week that the nation's agricultural heartland of the Murray Darling basin in the east will face a ban on irrigation so that there will be enough water to drink.
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ArticleHass to be good SA season
South African avocados are on course for a similar-sized export crop to last season of around 9.5 million 4kg cartons, according to the South African Avocado Growers’ Association (SAAGA).
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ArticleTo the power of eight
A trial carried out by Mehadrin Tnuport Export and jointly analysed and assessed with the Volcani Institute in Israel has shown the benefits of using octagonal cartons for the shipment of avocados from Israel to Europe.
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ArticleNew glasshouse for M&S supplier
Flavourfresh Salads has opened a new one hectare glasshouse in Lancashire.
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ArticlePackaging trials
There is increasing pressure on both growers and manufacturers of horticultural products to create packaging that is both attractive and environmentally sound. David Shapley reports.
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ArticleHarsh winter takes toll in California
Avocado growers in San Luis Obispo County, California, are counting their losses following a cold, dry winter, according to local agriculture experts.
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Making all the right moves for Chile
As the international frontman for the Chilean fruit export industry since the mid-1980s, Ronald Bown has presided over the Chilean Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA) during an unprecedented period of growth. He tells Tommy Leighton what’s next on the agenda.
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ArticleBumper year for Chilean avo exporters
The Chilean avocado season just ended was the fruit’s most successful campaign to date in both the UK and Europe.
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Mixing up an adventure and slimming down laterally
Mixing a variety of products in one pack may not be a new idea, but the concept is becoming ever more adventurous. Various
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ArticleRipesense expands range
Ripesense is expanding its product range to include avocados and mangoes.
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ArticleSmartFresh boost in Europe
The SmartFresh system is going from strength to strength, recording a 62 per cent rise in European sales last year and continuing its expansion into new areas and products, according to owners Agrofresh.
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ArticleM&S converts pineapples to Fairtrade
Katopé is to source Marks & Spencer’s entire whole fresh pineapple category from its Fairtrade operations in Ghana from the end of the month.
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ArticleRising from the ashes
While many Europeans were whiling away the post-Christmas hours stuffing in yet another turkey sandwich and mulling over what to watch on TV, Dutch importing and exporting company of exotics Nature’s Pride watched its facilities literally go up in smoke. Elspeth Waters caught up with managing director Shawn Harris to find out how the company is turning things around.
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Small print opens up new avenues of discovery
Reading the small print on packaging can often lead to intriguing discoveries. Sainsbury’s has proven to be a mine of
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ArticleStanding out from the crowd
Waitrose was crowned Multiple Retailer of the Year at last year’s Re:fresh awards. Emma Twyning caught up with the chain’s central salad and vegetables buyer to find out about its commitment to fresh produce.
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Another new year, another chance to shine
There is every indication this week that with the New Year celebrations swiftly over, the high street retailers are back in
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California freeze creates opportunity
A devastating freeze in California has obliterated at least half of the citrus crop remaining on trees and opened up opportunities for Spanish senders.
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ArticleChilean avos feel US heat
A prolonged Californian season and increased access for Mexican producers has been making life difficult for Chilean avocado growers in the US, but their European campaign is topping last year’s high.
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ArticleChileans out in force at Fruit Logistica
The Chilean contingency at this year’s Fruit Logistica is set to be bigger than ever, incorporating comfortable meeting facilities, a special section for avocado exporters and a former chef from the Chilean embassy in Germany.
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ArticleIsraeli avocado boom
Israel’s total avocado yield this year will reach nearly 90,000 tonnes, compared with 40,000t last year.