Exotic fruit news archive – Page 70

  • Steady growth in exotics aisle as shopper interest on rise
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    Steady growth in exotics aisle as shopper interest on rise

    2010-04-09T09:01:01Z

    The last three months have seen the exotics category enjoy relatively good volume growth, with many shoppers returning to the fold and certain lines enjoying a strong start to 2010. However, adverse weather in some growing regions could affect supplies over the next few months. Laura Gould reports

  • Christopher Chinn of Cobrey Farms
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    Green fingers encouraged by asparagus sector

    2010-04-02T11:01:01Z

    Pam Lloyd PR presented its Grow Your Own plans for the 2010 asparagus PR and marketing campaign to the industry at European asparagus symposium Euro Asper 2010 last week.

  • Price hopes to vastly up melon consumption
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    Katie Price puts melons up front

    2010-04-01T07:01:01Z

    Model and businesswoman Katie Price is to front a new campaign for Brazilian melons, as she hopes to raise consumption of the fruit ahead of the London 2012 Olympics beach volleyball event.

  • A convenient way of life
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    A convenient way of life

    2010-03-19T09:24:58Z

    Fresh produce companies are targeting the convenience sector with gusto and considerable successes are being achieved. Doris Lee Butterworth reports

  • Brazilian papayas in box
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    HLB pushes papaya health benefits

    2010-03-18T10:47:32Z

    Group cites recent study highlighting cancer-fighting properties of papaya leaves as further proof of fruit's health benefits

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    Exotics and Fairtrade lines make their presence known

    2010-03-12T10:02:47Z

    I have often wondered how much extra money Fairtrade producers get, but Fairtrade grape growers in South Africa have received

  • JohnHey
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    Time to look afresh at Malaysia

    2010-03-09T11:44:53Z

    The Malaysian market has shifted into a more mature phase of growth, opening up opportunities for higher-end, innovative products

  • Pomegreat bottle
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    Pomegreat sources from Afghanistan

    2010-03-01T12:07:56Z

    Leading pomegranate juice company purchases 500 tonnes of fresh fruit and 500 tonnes of concentrate from the country

  • Herbs hold their own in UK kitchens
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    Herbs hold their own in UK kitchens

    2010-02-26T09:30:17Z

    The popularity of fresh herbs among UK consumers has escalated over the last couple of years and due to the industry’s commitment to quality and flavour, the product has become a year-round fixture in multiples and markets alike. Elizabeth O’Keefe takes a look at the growing herb industry

  • BioFach2010
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    BioFach sees firms go beyond organic

    2010-02-19T12:45:58Z

    Exhibitors at BioFach 2010 are increasingly pushing the boundaries of organic produce, with ethics coming to the foreground

  • Brazilian papayas
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    USAID boosts Sri Lankan papayas

    2010-02-18T06:08:56Z

    USAID and Anoma have partnered up in a Sri Lankan papaya development programme

  • Lizeth Quintero Posadas, director general of Mexico Suprema, with Gabriel Padilla Maya of SAGARPA
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    Mexico industry keen on UK

    2010-02-17T16:01:01Z

    Mexico, this year’s official Fruit Logistica partner country, is keen to increase its exotic fruit exports to the UK.

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    Ecuador looks to increase mango exports

    2010-02-16T15:01:01Z

    Ecuadorian mango growers want to increase their presence in the UK, despite the stringent requirements necessary to export to the market.

  • Colombians eyeing UK
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    Colombians eyeing UK

    2010-02-15T13:01:01Z

    Colombian grower and exporter Natturale is looking to export exotic fruit mangosteen to the UK.

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    Former Keelings man unveils Vidafresh

    2010-02-15T08:01:01Z

    Former Keelings (UK) Ltd and Janic (Import-Export) Ltd managing mirector Terry Watts introduced his new venture to the industry at Fruit Logistica last week.

  • Thailand statue
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    China target for Thai fruit

    2010-02-15T04:20:04Z

    A Thai fruit roadshow plans to take advantage of the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou later this year

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    Nunhems pushes Selecta watermelon

    2010-02-14T12:01:02Z

    Nunhems was promoting its new non-drip watermelon, Selecta, to the foodservice sector at Fruit Logistica 2010.

  • Asoproagroin executive director Yoriely Villalobos with Total Exotics product technologist Tony Dorey at Fruit Logistica
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    Total Exotics in Fairtrade world first

    2010-02-14T09:01:02Z

    Total Exotics has formally partnered with producer group Asoproagroin to supply the world’s first-ever Fairtrade sweet potatoes.

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    Guatemala to hold trade event

    2010-02-11T16:01:01Z

    Ahead of Guatemala signing an EU free trade agreement in May, Agexport, the Guatemalan Exporters' Association, has joined forces with the country's government to hold trade fair Euroexpo to encourage fruit and vegetable companies to trade with the UK and mainland Europe.

  • Fyffes was on show at Fruit Logistica
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    Fyffes encompasses melons at Coventry

    2010-02-11T12:01:01Z

    Fyffes is to extend its work at the company’s new ripening facility in Coventry to encompass melons, following initial success at the site.