Exotic fruit news archive – Page 56
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Malaysia promotes durian production
Malaysia is looking to increase durian production in light of recent indications China would soon allow imports of the fruit
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Tex Starr unveils Royal Star Papaya
From July onwards the Texan importer-distributor will exclusively supply a new papaya variety with a competitive edge
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New Spitalfields turns 20
It has been exactly 20 years since New Spitalfields Market moved to east London and came into its own as one of the capital’s key food hubs and a specialist in the widest variety of fruit and vegetables. Anna Sbuttoni marks the anniversary
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Chinese borders may open to Malaysian durian
China may soon allow imports of Malaysian durian following a visit to the country by the Chinese premier
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Bigger Sharon fruit crop for South Africa
Recent industry expansion is set to mean a greater volume of the fruit is available for sale on the domestic market, says SFOSA
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VBM in new ownership deal
Chilean exotics and soft-fruit exporter Vital Berry Marketing (VBM) has announced a change in ownership.
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Big and small find a place in new world of marketing
There sometimes seem to be no bounds to the imagination that drives fresh produce marketing. It was not that long ago when
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Sweet potatoes hit the big time
Sweet potatoes are a great example of how a niche vegetable can become part of the mainstream. Doris Lee Butterworth reports
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Mack invests in British to boost domestic production
Supermarket supplier Mack has announced a major plan of investment in the UK soft-fruit, stonefruit and exotic fruit sectors as it looks to reinvigorate its reputation as a leading supplier of home-grown produce.
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Weather affects Thai mangosteen production
Cold and wet weather is creating uncertainty around the Thai mangosteen season
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Canada opens to Panama papayas
The first exports of papayas from Panama are due to get underway to the Canadian market this year
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Brazilian papayas make capital gains
Papaya tastings are set to take place at major multiples across London.
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Israeli pomegranate juice launches in UK
Moshel starts importing 'super-premium' 100 per cent pure pomegranate juice from Galilee mountains of Israel
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US gives rambutan the green light
Vietnam and Malaysia have been given the all clear to send fresh rambutan to the US, provided certain protocols are met
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US watermelons target UK
US watermelon producers are targeting the UK and European markets for fresh sales for the first time.
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US receives first Chilean figs
Trial arrivals through importer-distributor Western Fresh Marketing have reportedly been met with an “exceptional reception”
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Compagnie Fruitière launches promotion
A new marketing drive is being planned by the French group to highlight the quality of its exotic range from Africa
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India lychee crop set to rise
India's new season lychee crop is forecast to be 15 per cent up on last year thanks to good weather
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Total Produce launches Smartpacks
Total Produce is aiming to revolutionise the way fresh produce on the supermarket shelves is marketed to consumers across Europe with the launch of a range of new packs that incorporate special QR (quick response) barcodes.
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Retailers reconsider their fresh produce presentation
One disappointment I have with UK retailers is they seem to ignore the potential offered by fruit baskets. I suppose