Dried fruit and nuts news archive – Page 32
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No easy solutions in the land of opportunity
In less than 10 years Redbridge Holdings has grown from a £100 million business to a £250m operation. Chief executive Denis Punter, talks to Ed Bedington about the issues he feels are most important to the industry and how Redbridge is responding to them.
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ArticleSATI sets out stall
It is 12 months since the South African table grape industry body, SATI, was established and senior members are reporting a successful first year. Emma Twyning finds out how far the industry body has come, and where it hopes to go in its second year.
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ArticleStave off Christmas feuds with artichokes
Swapping roast spuds for artichoke mash could stave off the traditional festive feud.
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Whitworths’ dried and tested success
Healthier eating has never been higher on the nation’s agenda, but it has always been an issue in which I have taken a
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Washington apples top value list
Food production in Washington reached an all time high last year, with apples once again topping the list, despite a drop in sales.
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Tesco boost for dried fruits
UK consumers are showing increasing interest in health foods, including dried fruits, Tesco has claimed.
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Article110 years and counting
The FPJ has come a long way since its first issue was published on October 5 1895. Today’s relaunch coincides with our 110th birthday, so we thought it appropriate to give our modern-day readers an insight into the ways the Journal in its various guises has reflected the changes of this great industry through a century and more. Some things have altered surprisingly little.
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Perlim invests €7m in Saint-Haulaire
French apple and nut producer Perlim is spending €7 million expanding its premises at Saint-Haulaire.
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ArticleBEE-line for South Africa
Black economic empowerment (BEE) was an extremely poignant issue raised frequently throughout the allFresh! conference, in Stellenbosch, South Africa last week.
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Beans protect against cancer
British scientists have found that a natural compound found in beans could protect against cancer.
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ArticleThe UK’s going Mad4Mango
A far-reaching promotional campaign, coupled with consistent supplies of good quality fruit, could make mangoes even more popular in the coming months. Doris Lee Butterworth investigates.
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Soft coconut launch
An importer is hoping for success with the launch of a soft-skinned ready-to-eat coconut.
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Article500 up for 5 A DAY
More than 700 brands are promoting the 5 A DAY message, as the Department of Health issues the 500th licence for its 5 A DAY logo.
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Tesco goes nuts to boost sales
Sales of nuts have hit an all time high according to Tesco, which is attributing the boom to the latest diet craze.
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ArticleNext-day testing boost for industry
Scientists are offering what they describe as a “get-out-of-jail-free card” to the fresh produce industry with the launch of a next-day pesticide residue testing service.
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Genetic transformation for fruit fly
Genetic engineers in the UK have changed the genome of the Mediterranean fruit fly.
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ArticleCheck out Fairtrade
The advent of Fairtrade Fortnight provides a prime opportunity for insights into a rapidly developing sector. However, behind the scenes the Fairtrade Foundation, along with many retailers and suppliers, is actively promoting the concept on a daily basis in the hope that ethical trading will continue to impact the lives of UK consumers long after the two weeks are up. Elspeth Waters reports.
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America looks to Russia
FRUIT LOGISTICA: American producers were at Fruit Logistica to show off their apples and nuts.
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ArticleAustralians aim for higher UK profile
FRUIT LOGISTICA: Australian producers were on hand to raise their profile at Fruit Logistica in Berlin last week, and plan to increase their exports to the UK.
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Growers welcome new US secretary of agriculture
Western Growers, a leading US trade association, has welcomed the appointment of Mike Johanns as secretary of agriculture.