Exotic fruit news archive – Page 77
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ArticlePeruvian push for avocado advance
A boom in avocado growing across the globe has seen volumes increase worldwide and a rise in the popularity of this exotic line. To meet this, growers and suppliers are looking to boost consumption and bring the product firmly into the mainstream. Peruvian Hass avocado growers have co-ordinated a campaign to address the situation and support the product in Europe. Alex Lawson travelled to the South American country to find out more
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Few stand to gain from air tax reform
The subject of airfreight always stirs up emotion. Almost as much, in fact, as the subject of tax.Put the two together and
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ArticleHarrods promotes Pakistani mangoes
The Pakistan High Commission’s two-week promotion of Pakistani mangoes at Harrods Food Hall has been extended to three weeks due to consumer demand.
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ArticleHefestus boosts aril shelf-life
The Israeli packaging specialist’s new technology is set to improve the shelf-life of ready-to-eat pomegranate arils
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ArticleTesco Thai-up on produce push
Imports of Thai products into Tesco increased by 46 per cent this year as the UK’s number one supermarket threw its weight behind Thai produce for the second year running.
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ArticleHome-grown carrot category works story of provenance
British carrot growers are hoping for a better season following a challenging few years. As the sector gears up for the new campaign, Doris Lee Butterworth talks to producers about their plans and forecasts
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ArticleHefestus boosts lychee shelf-life
Group says that use of Shelf Life Booster technology can also help maintain the red outer colour of the fruit
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ArticleZespri opens new European HQ
International kiwifruit marketer Zespri officially inaugurated its new European headquarters in Berchem, a district of Belgian city Antwerp, last week.
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ArticleDublin wholesalers prove they are fighting fit for business
Draped in a rich and detailed history, Dublin’s Corporation Fruit Market has been supplying both the city and the rest of Ireland with wholesale fruit and vegetables for more than 100 years, but nearly half of that time has been spent searching for change. After years of unfulfilled promises of regeneration, Elizabeth O’Keefe asks how Dublin wholesalers can ensure the market is sustainable for future generations to benefit from and enjoy.
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ArticlePineapple pricing stirs up reaction
Lobby group Banana Link has spoken out about the low retail price points of pineapples in the UK claiming it can be damaging to workers in Latin America.
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Fresh produce aisles take a second look at promotions
Polybags and pillow packs may be the common currency when it comes to presenting mixed salad leaves, but Tesco has taken the
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Trade resilience on the brink of new era
There was a good turnout for the Re:fresh Conference and Awards last week, when by the end of the evening more than 550
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ArticleWealmoor rises from the ashes
Wealmoor has proved its credentials by bouncing back from tragedy to reposition itself among the leading pack of UK-based exotic fresh produce importers and bagging the FPJ-sponsored Importer of the Year Award at the Re:fresh Awards.
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Del Monte suspends Brazilian melon job
Del Monte has suspended the production of melons and watermelons in the Brazilian state of Ceará, according to reports in the Brazilian media.
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ArticleWealmoor takes Re:fresh top spot
Wealmoor landed the glittering top prize of the Fresh Direct Overall Produce Trader of the Year gong at last night’s Re:fresh awards ceremony.
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ArticleThai produce blazes Harrods trail
The Thai ambassador to the UK toured the food halls of Harrods in a celebration of the country last week, ahead of a summer of promotions for Thai produce including work with Tesco.
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ArticleResearch to boost persimmon exports
Australian researchers have found a way to boost the shelf life of persimmons, in a boost for fruit exporters
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ArticleFirm increases dragon fruit exports
Vietnamese firm Rong Do Company is aiming to boost its US and Japanese dragon fruit exports this month
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'Correct' 5 A DAY questioned
A new study has revealed that staple fruit and veg lines may not provide the best options in attaining your 5 A DAY.
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ArticleUS widens South American papaya access
Papayas from Colombia and Ecuador will be permitted entry into the US from late May onwards