Exotic fruit news archive – Page 65
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ArticlePomegranate breakthrough for Hefestus
Israeli company Hefestus will launch its automatic packaging-system solution for cleanly separating pomegranate peel from arils and separating the individual pomegranate seeds at Fruit Logistica, Berlin.
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ArticleExotics sector benefits from Christmas sales uplift
The last 12 months have been a torrid time for many exotics traders, but with consumer confidence slowly increasing, interest in the category appears to be on the rise again - and Christmas proved to be the shot in the arm that many suppliers were waiting for. Laura Gould reports
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ArticleVietnam man reshapes the pomelo
One Vietnamese fruit farmer is changing the look of pomelos as we know it by producing a batch that are shaped like gourds
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ArticleIndia develops wilt-resistant guava
Plant scientists in the Indian city of Lucknow have been trialling guava plant hybrids to create a variety resistant to wilt disease
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ArticleAgro-Mashov to exhibit innovations
The Innovations Pavilion at the 20th Agro-Mashov exhibition in Israel is set to be bursting with new developments in produce, including exotic mushrooms, garlic for “lazy cookers” and a new "caramel" fruit.
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Costa Rican pine exports down
Costa Rican pineapple exports have fallen by 11 per cent on last year as the global recession continues to bite into trade.
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ArticleVietnamese dragonfruit prices dive
Prices have plummeted below cost for Vietnamese dragonfruit growers in response to declining demand in China
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Another year under the belt
As the end of 2009 looms and the industry strides through its busiest period, we are mindful that the last 12 months have seen
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Mexico partners Fruit Logistica
Fruit Logistica has announced that is announced that its partner country for the international fresh produce trade fair in Berlin next year is Mexico.
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ArticleGlasgow galvanised
Glasgow’s wholesale market is set for a £6.5 million revamp next year to reinforce its position at the heart of fresh produce trade in Scotland and give tenants a platform on which to build their businesses. At the centre of the country’s second city, the traders are waiting to see what will come of the much-needed makeover and are gearing up to make the most of the long-term opportunities coming their way. Anna Sbuttoni reports
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ArticleTotal Produce acquires Utopia UK
Fresh produce group Total Produce UK has bought Utopia UK and has announced that the business will be renamed Total Exotics
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Zespri ignores T&G's swipes
New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri has said it is focusing on ensuring a successful finish to the season rather than getting embroiled in a media debate on whether or not its detractor, Turners & Growers, colluded with foreign powers to break the single-desk system.
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ArticleTotal Produce acquires Utopia
Total Produce has announced it has reached an agreement with the administrator to acquire the trade and assets of Utopia UK Ltd.
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ArticleJR Holland supports underprivileged
JR Holland Food Services has signed up to deliver free fresh fruit and vegetables to Children North East, the region’s oldest children’s charity.
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ArticleMexico records avocado charge
Both production and exports are on the up this year, as government officials point towards a 1.19m-tonne crop for 2009
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ArticlePineapple report slams practices
A new report into Costa Rican pineapple production claims the country’s industry is rife with questionable labour tactics, severe health risks and soil depletion.
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Innovation aplenty to bridge Halloween-Christmas gap
I suppose it all started with sweetcorn cobs, but it seems that twin packs are coming into fashion. Tesco has come up with a
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ArticleUK push for Spanish persimon
UK retailers are taking more of an interest in the Spanish-grown exotic fruit, with in-store tastings planned to boost consumer awareness
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ArticleGreenery brings new starfruit to market
The Greenery’s importer Hagé International will be introducing an exotic ready-to-eat product, Carambola Gold starfruit, this week.
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ArticleHagé debuts gold star fruit in Europe
Dutch import company will begin marketing the exotic fruit this week after securing year-round source of supply in Brazil