Exotic fruit news archive – Page 70
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ArticleBlue Skies forced to close facilities
Grounded flights in UK following spread of volcanic ash cloud forces closure of factories in Africa and South America
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ArticleDrought hampering Thai production
A severe drought is hampering fruit and vegetable production in Thailand, and is subsequently impacting trade with China
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ArticleVietnam to ship durian to US
A Dong Nai company is following up on its successes last year by aiming to ship 300 tonnes of durian to the US this season
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ArticleSteady growth in exotics aisle as shopper interest on rise
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
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ArticleGreen fingers encouraged by asparagus sector
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.
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ArticleKatie Price puts melons up front
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.
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ArticleA convenient way of life
Fresh produce companies are targeting the convenience sector with gusto and considerable successes are being achieved. Doris Lee Butterworth reports
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ArticleHLB pushes papaya health benefits
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
I have often wondered how much extra money Fairtrade producers get, but Fairtrade grape growers in South Africa have received
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ArticleTime to look afresh at Malaysia
The Malaysian market has shifted into a more mature phase of growth, opening up opportunities for higher-end, innovative products
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ArticlePomegreat sources from Afghanistan
Leading pomegranate juice company purchases 500 tonnes of fresh fruit and 500 tonnes of concentrate from the country
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ArticleHerbs hold their own in UK kitchens
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
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ArticleBioFach sees firms go beyond organic
Exhibitors at BioFach 2010 are increasingly pushing the boundaries of organic produce, with ethics coming to the foreground
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ArticleUSAID boosts Sri Lankan papayas
USAID and Anoma have partnered up in a Sri Lankan papaya development programme
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ArticleMexico industry keen on UK
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
Ecuadorian mango growers want to increase their presence in the UK, despite the stringent requirements necessary to export to the market.
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ArticleColombians eyeing UK
Colombian grower and exporter Natturale is looking to export exotic fruit mangosteen to the UK.
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Former Keelings man unveils Vidafresh
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.
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ArticleChina target for Thai fruit
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
Nunhems was promoting its new non-drip watermelon, Selecta, to the foodservice sector at Fruit Logistica 2010.