Exotic fruit news archive – Page 67
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Snow fails to stop a steady stream of new varieties
It’s been an interesting exercise to see how the multiples have rearranged their wares in the last week, with fresh
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ArticleDates are not just for Christmas
Israeli exporter MTEX believes there is untapped potential for Medjoul dates year round in the UK.
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ArticleTough season for Australian lychees
The battered Australian lychee crop is unlikely to have much fruit available for export this year after wet weather during flowering
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ArticleFijian papayas find new markets
Produce Specialties has ramped up its Fijian papaya exports following a showing at the Asia Fruit Logistica trade fair in September
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ArticleWholesale mango prices rocket
The wholesale price of mangoes in the UK is up by 145 per cent year-on-year.
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ArticleAgrexco starts Desert King exports
The exporter has North America and Europe in its sights as the Israeli pitahaya season gets underway
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US increases Vietnam dragon fruit imports
Vietnamese dragon fruit exports to the US have seen impressive growth this year, up 12 times on 2009
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Spanish aim for persimon growth
The Spanish persimon industry aims to double the fruit’s consumption in the UK in three years.
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ArticleSpanish persimmon crop damaged by winds
Valencia associations say losses from high winds could total as much as 10,000 tonnes
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ArticleIndia angles for US trade deal
Indian officials hope to discuss US access for Indian grapes, pomegranates and lychees during US President Obama's visit this week
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Tesco begins purple sweet potato
Tesco has begun the sale of a new purple potato just weeks after Sainsury’s introduced Albert Bartlett’s Purple Majesty.
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ArticleWealmoor emerges from trauma to push on with expansion plans
Ahead of next week’s FPJ Conferences - West Midlands event, which takes an in-depth look at the fresh produce supply chain in the region, Elizabeth O’Keefe interviews one of the main players in the Midlands, grower, importer and Re:fresh Fresh Direct Overall Produce Trader of the Year winner, Wealmoor
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Markets show the great diversity of produce trade
October was undoubtedly the month of the markets. Providing that all-important link between global agri-exporters and UK
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ArticleSpain anticipates bumper persimmon crop
Growers are forecasting record production of 50,000 tonnes following good weather and new plantings
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ArticleChilean avos see crop fall
The Chilean Hass Avocado Association (CHAA) has announced its crop forecast for the season with a total of 115,000 tonnes of Hass set to be produced this year, approximately 40 per cent down on last year’s bumper crop.
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ArticleNew US papaya marketer unveiled
Southern Specialties and HLB Tropical Food USA join forces to support ongoing growth in papaya popularity in North America
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ArticleChilli prices spiral
Prices for chilli peppers on UK markets have been running high as demand for the product outstrips supply.
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ArticleVietnamese growers toast beer bug bait
An Australian "bug bait" made from brewery waste is helping Vietnamese dragon fruit growers double their profits
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ArticleAirfreight industry takes off after a turbulent year
It has been a colourful 12 months for those who rely on flying fresh produce into the UK, with rising prices, strikes and a tax rethink topped off with a natural disaster in the shape of the Iceland volcanic ash cloud that famously grounded the sector back in April. Anna Sbuttoni asks what’s next for this fast-moving business
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ArticleNew packaging for Brazilian papayas
Brazilian papaya producers have developed a new engaging packing scheme to help draw children towards the healthy product.