Exotic fruit news archive – Page 74

  • Pomegreat bottle
    Article

    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
    Article

    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
    Article

    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
    Article

    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
    Article

    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.

  • Article

    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
    Article

    Colombians eyeing UK

    2010-02-15T13:01:01Z

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

  • Article

    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
    Article

    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

  • Article

    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
    Article

    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.

  • Article

    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
    Article

    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.

  • Fresh Produce Malaysia
    Article

    Malaysian event attracts retail buyers

    2010-02-10T22:50:48Z

    Several key retail buyers are set to speak at next month's Fresh Produce Malaysia event

  • National Mango Board new logo
    Article

    Mango board members named by USDA

    2010-02-08T17:12:22Z

    Agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack has appointed six members to serve on the National Mango Board in the US

  • Serbia watermelons Logistica
    Article

    Fruit Logistica 2010: Day Three Digest

    2010-02-08T12:08:41Z

    More stories from the show floor during the final day of this year's Fruit Logistica trade exhibition in Berlin, Germany

  • Mexico Fruit Logistica
    Article

    Fruit Logistica 2010: Day One Digest

    2010-02-08T11:40:32Z

    A round-up of news from the first day of Fruit Logistica, which took place in the German city of Berlin on 3-5 February 2010

  • Starfruit Malaysia
    Article

    Variety spices up Malaysian offer

    2010-02-02T13:52:46Z

    Fruit Logistica 2010: In addition to starfruit, Malaysian companies will exhibit a range of other products in Berlin this week

  • Mexico needs to diversify its export offer
    Article

    Mexico needs to diversify its export offer

    2010-01-29T10:20:32Z

    As Mexico assumes its role as partner country at Fruit Logistica next week, John Giles, divisional director of Promar International, outlines why it is key for the Central American country to seek alternative export avenues

  • Richard Parke-Davies, chief operating officer at Total Worldfresh
    Article

    Total rebrand for Redbridge Worldfresh

    2010-01-29T10:20:02Z

    Three years after the acquisition of Redbridge by Total Produce, the ‘Totalisation’ of the group moved a step closer this week with the rebranding and restructure of Redbridge Worldfresh and its companies under the Total Worldfresh umbrella. Tommy Leighton reports