Exotic fruit news archive – Page 75
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No sign of promotional onslaught slowing down
I get the feeling that fresh produce retailing is moving into a permanent new age, based on the increasingly frenetic
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ArticleUSDA approves Mexican guava imports
Mexican guava producers are set to gain entry to the US market after the USDA gave the fruit a clean bill of health
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ArticleCargofresh ticks the boxes
Maritime quality and safety certifier Germanischer Lloyd has certified Cargofresh’s controlled atmosphere (CA) storage system for the transport of bananas.
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ArticleTesco boosts exotic produce range
Tesco is increasing its range of exotic fruit and veg items this week, in a bid to respond to consumer demand for more unusual lines.
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ArticlePressure mounts for producers
Producers are facing unprecedented pressure in the face of rising costs and supermarket demands, according to the latest survey from business consultancy Grant Thornton.
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Summer lovin’ clearly on show in produce aisles
On my fortnightly trawl round the retailers, this time there were one or two things to watch out for.While the 28p lemon has
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ArticleBaby aubergines arrive at Tesco
Speciality baby aubergines will be appearing as a guest line in selected Tesco stores this summer.
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ArticleExport growth for Brazilian fruit
Higher sales of grapes and melons have driven exports in the past year, with the country now targeting new markets
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Lychee volumes down in China
Cold temperatures during early 2008 has led to a dramatic fall in overall volumes of lychee production
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ArticleSweetie sender eyes up Europe
Australian exporter Ironbark Citrus & Grapes is expanding its portfolio of destinations for grapefruit-pomelo cross Sweetie, beyond the traditional Asian markets into Europe.
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ArticleHLB Tropical Food rides out Brazilian papaya shortage
Group reports upsurge in fruit sourced from the country
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ArticleThe power of Delia
After a four-year hiatus, TV chef Delia Smith made a controversial comeback earlier this year with her new programme and book Delia’s How to Cheat at Cooking. Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading supermarkets and producers, and discovers how they have benefited from her latest venture.
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ArticleHampshire rides wave of cress
Hampshire is a wide and varied area, and home to an abundance of fruit and vegetable growers. From the ‘watercress capital’ Alresford to the garlic fields of Newchurch on the Isle of Wight, Elizabeth O’Keefe takes a look at the region’s producers and the issues they face.
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ArticleGourmet gate
Spanning 232 hectares south of Paris, Rungis market is an epicurean heaven, supplying every product imaginable to not only France’s capital and its environs, but also the whole country and international destinations. The market is now looking to forge even stronger links overseas - with the UK at the top of the hit list. Laura Gould reports from the foodie paradise.
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ArticleTaste of Thailand at Tesco
UK shoppers will be able to sample exotic fresh produce from Thailand this month, as a series of tasting events is launched in Tesco stores.
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Malet delight at Univeg purchase
The acquisition by Univeg of German distributor Atlanta has been welcomed by Univeg’s UK subsidiary Malet Azoulay (UK).
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ArticleContinental drift
Continental ports are regaining their importance to the UK, as domestic deep-sea container operators are pushed to full capacity. Their performance and the future of the UK fresh produce supply chain have perhaps never been so closely linked. Elizabeth O’Keefe finds out what challenges lie ahead.
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ArticleHLB rides out Brazil papaya shortage
Papaya production is on the rise in Brazil, reports HLB
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ArticleSpanish DO status embraced by retailers
Listings of Spanish exotics with denomination of origin (DO) status in UK supermarkets are increasing, as consumer interest in exotics rises.