Exotic fruit news archive – Page 60
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Lapanday president moves on
Federico Vasquez is leaving his role at the helm of the Philippines’ leading independent banana company to join Chiquita in Ecuador
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Vietnam dragon fruit exports soar
Exports of Vietnamese dragon fruit to the US have quadrupled so far this year, compared to last, while shipments to Japan have tripled
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Spanish persimmon to make US debut
DO Kaki Ribera del Xúquer and Anecoop to make first shipments to North America next month
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A lot of rubbish is talked on the issue of food waste
The BBC’s Great Rubbish Menu last week confirmed my view that the baby has finally been thrown out with the bath water!
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Growing demand boosts Calavo profit
US avocado distributor says profit more than doubled as avocado, tomato and papaya demand increased
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UK melons cause a stir
Home-grown melons have hit wholesale markets across the UK with Britain increasingly showing a taste for exotic crops.
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When East meets West: growing the Asian link
The relationship between the UK and the fast-growing economies of Asia will become increasingly interlinked in the future. This will see produce flowing in greater volumes from the likes of India, China and Thailand to the EU and UK market. The other way, there will be a rise in key unique services, technologies, training and education from the West being sought in Asia to accelerate their supply chain development. Rebecca Lewis from Promar International picks up on some emerging trends
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Pakistani mangoes reach M&S
European firms are considering boosting Pakistani mango imports after trial imports by sea reached Marks & Spencer and Morrisons successfully.
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Korea eyes Colombian dragonfruit
Phytosanitary status has been granted to Colombia following a successful visit by experts from the Asian nation
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Agrexco begins pitaya exports
The Israeli exporter Agrexco is set to begin exports of its pitaya, which are available continuously until February.
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Japanese persimmons face tests
Lower crop yields and increased competition mean it could be a tough year for Japanese persimmon exporters
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Court rules in favour of Zespri in kiwi case
New Zealand’s High Court has ruled in favour of kiwifruit marketer Zespri in the case brought against it by Turners & Growers (T&G).
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Abundant produce on show in stores during the summer
While produce shelves are still groaning under the weight of summer fruit, a visit to some of Kent’s orchards last week
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Agrexco begins pitaya exports
The Israeli exporter is set to begin exports of its pitaya, which are available continuously until February
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Trading places
High volatility in the global financial markets means importers have had to develop new levels of expertise in currency trading. Michael Barker reports
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FPC lobbying sees results, now time for a holiday
Nibbling my way through remarkably good strawberries in a marquee in a field in Kent and oddly enough for the South East this
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Can mushrooms overcome challenges of generic PR?
I was delighted to see that the UK and Irish mushroom industries have found the key to unlocking EU promotional joint
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Riaan van Wyk back in at Colors
Riaan van Wyk is back at South African exporter Colorsfruit in a major shake-up that sees a number of senior staff leaving the company
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Malaysia looks to boost exotic exports
Malaysia’s Federal Agriculture Marketing Authority is looking to increase exports of the country’s tropical fruits this year
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New melon set for UK
A new range of small melons specifically produced for the northern European consumer is set to launch in the UK.