Dried fruit and nuts news archive – Page 28
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ArticleChilean nut exports climb
Italian and Brazilian demand helps drive upwards overseas sales, according to a new report
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ArticleGrower-exporters find the ideal route to market in South Africa
Efforts by retailers to increase direct sourcing from their suppliers in South Africa are being challenged by increased efforts by grower-exporters and exporters to set up their own direct supply lines. Fred Meintjes reports
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ArticleVietnam cashew exports fall
Vietnam's 2011 cashew exports will be down on last year, despite similar production volumes
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Retailers highlight health extras as next sales tool
Several years ago at a UK producer conference, when consumer awareness of a healthy diet came up on the agenda, a great deal
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ArticleLooking east
The golden ticket to long-term growth could be in supplying the Asian market, but are some exporters neglecting their established markets to chase success in Asia? Lisa Williams, a senior consultant at Promar International, takes a closer look
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The evolving nature of global supply chains
This week some of the biggest companies in global food speak exclusively to FPJ about sourcing strategy and the evolution of
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ArticleAsda signals intent to ramp up direct sourcing
Asda is stepping up its direct sourcing capability with a raft of new developments in the UK, FPJ can reveal.
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ArticleNational Fruit Show to host Paice
The National Fruit Show is to take place on Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 October.
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ArticleTesco launches posh potato
A potato variety said to be the world’s most expensive and exclusive has been launched into Tesco stores.
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ArticleChina opens doors to Chilean prunes
Expanding production is prompting Chile’s dried fruit sector to build new markets across the world
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ArticleHopes for Korean walnut access
Chile is hoping to gain walnut access to Korea in time for its next season, with China hopefully not too far behind
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ArticleChilean nuts hopeful for Korea entry
Chilean Agriculture Minister sees opportunities on the Korean nut market thanks to Chilean quality and tariff-free access
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ArticleRamadan misses Medjool season
Ramadan will just miss the beginning of the Bard Valley Medjool date season this year, putting pressure on supplies
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Putting yourself in customers shoes
Fresh Direct’s plan to run its own pub where it can try out new products and formats might have drawn a few sceptical
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Spanish launch double-decker competition
Foods from Spain has launched its annual competition for primary schools in the UK giving youngsters the chance to win up to £2,000 in prize money and see their winning artwork on London buses.
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ArticleChile projects walnut expansion
Shipments of walnuts from Chile are forecast to grow by 20 per cent this year alone as volume continues to rise
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ArticleNew campaign promotes California Raisins
California Raisins launches new advertising campaign in UK after prices rise to “unprecedented levels”
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ArticleRecord crop for Australian almonds
With a record crop this year and a doubling in volumes forecast by 2015, almonds are Australia’s fastest growing horticulture sector
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DEFRA makes right noises but it’s all down to profits
It’s always nice to know that government is supportive of UK horticulture. That would seem to be the case judging by