Exotic fruit news archive – Page 68
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ArticleBrazilian papayas set for crop recovery
Volume should pick up during late summer when production gets back on track following poor weather conditions
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ArticleIndian pomegranates arrive in UK
The first pomegranates from a new partnership to bring the exotic fruit into the UK and Europe from India have arrived.
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Window Food scheme unveiled
Amid high food prices and concern about sustainable food, a new National Trust initiative launches today, challenging urbanites to transform their windowsills into beautiful vegetable gardens.
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ArticleWarming to change
The recession may have taken some of the heat off the issue of climate change, but it is still firmly on the agenda. With the recent release of UK climate projections and the government proposing funds to help developing countries deal with climate change, the fresh produce sector is being urged to adapt to this significant challenge. Doris Lee Butterworth investigates
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ArticleAgrexco’s Bursa figs head for Europe
Israeli exporter Agrexco has revealed that its first shipments of Bursa figs are on their way to Europe
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ArticleExploring Sussex
Sussex has a varied mix of both niche growers producing fresh produce for local markets and independent shops and large-scale businesses serving the national market. Elizabeth O’Keefe visits the region to explore how fresh produce businesses are diversifying in a changing marketplace.
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ArticlePomegranate traceability up in Maharashtra
Maharashtra’s new pomegranate traceability system will see more exports in the coming season
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ArticleFruit World ships first pomegranates
FreshAcres Agri India, the joint venture between Fruit World Breda and Naturefresh Logistics, has exported its first pomegranates to Europe
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Coastline Produce hosts school visit
As part of an initiative to help create enthusiasm and healthy eating, St Joseph’s School in Christchurch, Bournemouth, came up with the Funky Food and Healthy Eating campaign and asked Coastline Produce to get involved.
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ArticleRunway or another
As the UK’s largest cargo-handling airport and a hub for produce coming into Europe, Heathrow has long been at the forefront of the perishables import business. But with concerns rising over the environment, costs and the site’s local impact, Alex Lawson visits some key produce players to see how they are coping through difficult times.
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ArticleAn Israeli summer basket
A feast of Israeli summer lines will hit the UK in volume from next week. This season, the major players are determined to make the most of their export window, overcome the exchange rate and maintain their long-standing relationships with the UK market. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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Aila storm hits mangoes
Cyclone Aila, which struck West Bengal at the end of last month, has caused severe damage to Indian mangoes in the region.
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Thai govt to subsidise longan harvest
Thai agriculture officials have set aside over Bt569m to help domestic longan farmers overcome low prices this season
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ArticleBack on track
As the carrot sector gears up for the new season, Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading producers to consider prospects for the campaign and the major challenges and opportunities ahead.
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ArticleBanana sector powers through political pitfalls
The banana category continued to be heavily influenced by fuel prices this quarter, as the industry braces itself for the traditional summer slump caused by the popularity of seasonal fruits in the UK. However, supply overcame labour issues to deliver a relatively calm period for the sector. Alex Lawson reports.
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ArticleTesco Thais up promotional push
Tesco launched a two-week promotional push on a new range of Thai exotics under the banner Healthy & Tasty from Thailand last week.
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ArticleDragon fruit demand strong in US
Vietnamese dragon fruit are selling out fast in the US, despite stop-start market access in recent months
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ArticleUS grants access to Taiwanese longans
United States Department of Agriculture announces plans to allow imports under certain conditions of entry
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ArticleChina to welcome Indonesian exotics
Volumes of Indonesian-grown fruit such as mangosteen and durian sold in the country are set to grow
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ArticleFungal disease troubles dragon fruit
A fungal disease that drastically lowers yields is forcing some Malaysian dragon fruit farmers to switch crops