Exotic fruit news archive – Page 70
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ArticleNew Spitalfields turns 20
It has been exactly 20 years since New Spitalfields Market moved to east London and came into its own as one of the capital’s key food hubs and a specialist in the widest variety of fruit and vegetables. Anna Sbuttoni marks the anniversary
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ArticleChinese borders may open to Malaysian durian
China may soon allow imports of Malaysian durian following a visit to the country by the Chinese premier
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ArticleBigger Sharon fruit crop for South Africa
Recent industry expansion is set to mean a greater volume of the fruit is available for sale on the domestic market, says SFOSA
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ArticleVBM in new ownership deal
Chilean exotics and soft-fruit exporter Vital Berry Marketing (VBM) has announced a change in ownership.
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Big and small find a place in new world of marketing
There sometimes seem to be no bounds to the imagination that drives fresh produce marketing. It was not that long ago when
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ArticleSweet potatoes hit the big time
Sweet potatoes are a great example of how a niche vegetable can become part of the mainstream. Doris Lee Butterworth reports
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ArticleMack invests in British to boost domestic production
Supermarket supplier Mack has announced a major plan of investment in the UK soft-fruit, stonefruit and exotic fruit sectors as it looks to reinvigorate its reputation as a leading supplier of home-grown produce.
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ArticleWeather affects Thai mangosteen production
Cold and wet weather is creating uncertainty around the Thai mangosteen season
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ArticleCanada opens to Panama papayas
The first exports of papayas from Panama are due to get underway to the Canadian market this year
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ArticleBrazilian papayas make capital gains
Papaya tastings are set to take place at major multiples across London.
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ArticleIsraeli pomegranate juice launches in UK
Moshel starts importing 'super-premium' 100 per cent pure pomegranate juice from Galilee mountains of Israel
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ArticleUS gives rambutan the green light
Vietnam and Malaysia have been given the all clear to send fresh rambutan to the US, provided certain protocols are met
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ArticleUS watermelons target UK
US watermelon producers are targeting the UK and European markets for fresh sales for the first time.
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ArticleUS receives first Chilean figs
Trial arrivals through importer-distributor Western Fresh Marketing have reportedly been met with an “exceptional reception”
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ArticleCompagnie Fruitière launches promotion
A new marketing drive is being planned by the French group to highlight the quality of its exotic range from Africa
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ArticleIndia lychee crop set to rise
India's new season lychee crop is forecast to be 15 per cent up on last year thanks to good weather
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ArticleTotal Produce launches Smartpacks
Total Produce is aiming to revolutionise the way fresh produce on the supermarket shelves is marketed to consumers across Europe with the launch of a range of new packs that incorporate special QR (quick response) barcodes.
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Retailers reconsider their fresh produce presentation
One disappointment I have with UK retailers is they seem to ignore the potential offered by fruit baskets. I suppose
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ArticleExotics face tough time as pricing hits demand
The exotics sector is suffering from a combination of oversupply and a sales slowdown while prices continue to increase. Alex Lawson looks at the how the various lines are coping and the effects of supermarket promotions on wholesale prices
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Kiwifruit Psa detected in Chile
Chile’s Agriculture and Livestock Service (SAG) has discovered the presence of the kiwifruit bacterial disease Pseudomonas syringae pv Actinidiae (Psa) in two of the country’s central regions, according to an announcement on SAG's website.