Banana news archive – Page 163
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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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ArticleBeacon Foods gets fruity
Beacon Foods has developed a whole range of fruit ingredients, which can accompany a variety of dishes.
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ArticleFairtrade sales predicted to grow
Fairtrade products could become the "new organics", according to a report from Leatherhead Food International.
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Retailers prepare for Hallowe'en
David Shapley takes his regular look at the UK supermarket shelves.
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ArticleFresh Del Monte Produce reports solid Q3 results
Earnings per share, net sales, net income all advance despite challenging market conditions in Europe.
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ArticleChiquita develops Keelings relationship
Produce multi-national Chiquita Brands has taken its relationship with Keelings a stage further.
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ArticleStePac Xtends its portfolio
StePac is a modified atmosphere and modified humidity packaging company, which specialises in facilitating global fresh-produce transactions through innovative packaging and support services. Through its patented Integrated Post Harvest System, the company is geared to serve the entire fresh produce supply chain, from grower to consumer. It has recently opened a US base, in Phoenix, Arizona. Tommy Leighton reports.
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ArticleUS apples look for capital gains
Washington's apple growers are looking to emulate the success of the UK organic market by increasing domestic consumption and targeting emerging markets. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleCritical time for organics
As the soaring growth rate of the last few years begins to slide, there has been a change in focus in organic fresh produce along the length of the supply chain. Dominic Weaver reports.
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ArticleTesco victory is sweet for Murrells
Tesco's category director for produce is delighted that the store has been named Fresh Produce Retailer of the Year.
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ArticlePineapples continue strong performance
A recent letter to The Times suggested that pineapples were first introduced to UK dining tables around 1534, well over 100 years earlier than previously documented. Needless to say the industry has changed a bit since then. Tommy Leighton talks to JP Fruits and Compagnie Fruitiere for the latest news on the UK market.
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ArticleSpanish citrus shines on
The Spanish citrus sector organisation Intercitrus does not see “any clouds on the horizon” for the upcoming campaign. According to its president Nicolas Belmonte, total citrus production for the country is expected to top five million tonnes.
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ArticleHurricane Isabel whips up a storm
Hurricane Isabel is heading for the Caribbean islands and could threathen banana plantations.
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ArticleNational Mango Week underway
Major supermarkets are fully behind the third National Mango Week.
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ArticleChiquita goes back to school
Banana multinational Chiquita has been outlining the negative impact of over-farming land to primary schoolchildren in the UK.
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ArticleProgress with PIP
The Pesticides Initiative Programme (PIP) ñ funded by the EU in support of the ACP (African, Caribbean and Pacific) export sector in its efforts to cope with Europe's food quality and safety regulations ñ has reached the half-way stage. Two years after the start of the programme, applications to PIP now represent more than 50 per cent by volume of total fruit and vegetables exported from the ACP countries to Europe. This represents 200,000 tonnes of produce annually, with a value of some 185 million euros.
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Fyffes reveals 2003 first-half profits
Fyffes has reported a healthy increase in first half profits for 2003.
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ArticleBarbie works wonders with girls' diets
Tesco announced that their Pink Lady Barbie Doll apple packs are selling well.
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Fairtrade bananas win top prize
The Caribbean Fairtrade banana float and band of costumed dancers won first prize in the Small Mas (masquerade) Band category at Notting Hill Carnival last week.
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ArticleChiquita makes citrus sale
Chiquita Brands International has sold its interest in a Florida grapefruit joint venture.