Exotic fruit news archive – Page 70
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Green 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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Katie 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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A 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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HLB 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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Time 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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Pomegreat 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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Herbs 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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BioFach 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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USAID boosts Sri Lankan papayas
USAID and Anoma have partnered up in a Sri Lankan papaya development programme
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Mexico 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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Colombians 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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China 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.
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Total Exotics in Fairtrade world first
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
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.
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Fyffes encompasses melons at Coventry
Fyffes is to extend its work at the company’s new ripening facility in Coventry to encompass melons, following initial success at the site.
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Malaysian event attracts retail buyers
Several key retail buyers are set to speak at next month's Fresh Produce Malaysia event