Exotic fruit news archive – Page 78
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ArticleTurning the tide
This time last year, Liverpool Produce Terminal was a glint in the exporter’s eye - a quayside facility at the north-west city’s port due to revolutionise the way fresh produce is imported into the UK. There have certainly been some pretty major issues to overcome along the way - but 12 months later, with the brand-new facility ready to roll, interest in the project remains incredibly high. Laura Gould went along to find out more.
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ArticleGrape sector heading for further trouble
The grape category saw an unlikely slip before the Christmas period. Issues of oversupply and plummeting sterling could see further turmoil as the market looks for stability and equality. Alex Lawson reports.
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ArticleValencia to invest in kaki production
Spanish region of Valencia to invest in persimmon production and marketing in wake of major fall in forecast harvest
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ArticlePurple cauliflower makes Israeli debut
New vegetable species, including the exotic purple cauliflower, will be presented by Lachish development centre for the first time as part of the AgroMashov international agricultural exhibition.
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ArticleInnovation Award nominations announced
Fruit Logistica Innovation Award jury has selected the ten products or services that will compete for the prize at the Berlin event
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ArticleFruit Logistica Innovation nominees revealed
The ten nominations for this year’s Fruit Logistica Innovation Award (FLIA) 2009 have been made by the jury.
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Pollsters in bleak mood
This year will be extremely tough for the fresh produce trade, with category management likely to take the hardest hit, but the possibility of a resurgence of the wholesale sector.
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ArticleExotic juice pips classic orange
The traditional British breakfast glass of orange juice is being spurned by early-risers in favour of more exotic flavours.
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ArticleExotic fruit sales plunge in Italy
CIA reports 25 per cent year-on-year fall in sales of pineapples, bananas, avocados and mangoes during festive period
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ArticleItalian minister "misguided" says trade
Leading fresh produce association Fruit Imprese expresses dismay at Luca Zaia's calls for a boycott on pineapples
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Organic sales in Europe propelled
High consumer demand for organic foods is propelling fresh fruit and vegetable sales across Europe, according to a new report from Researchandmarkets.com.
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ArticleDutch mushroom merger increases strength
Dutch companies PP Tropisch Fruit and Banken Champignons in De Lier have merged to form Westland Mushrooms BV as of January 1.
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Pomegranate farm developed in Aus
The country's largest site for producing the fruit will cater to growing worldwide demand
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ArticleAustralian lychees gain NZ access
Australian lychees have been exported to New Zealand for the first time following a new import policy
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ArticleTesco 'Spudhunter' lands purple potato
Tesco has employed a “Spudhunter” with “all the zest of a modern-day Sir Walter Raleigh” who has already sought out a bizarre new variety for the retailer - the purple potato.
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ArticleIndonesia looking to Chinese market
The country has asked China to open its market to a range of tropical fruit, it has been revealed
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ArticleMalaysia looks for Australian access
Malaysia is seeking Australian access for its agricultural products during a visit to Canberra
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ArticleTrouble for Vietnam's dragon fruit exports
Vietnamese dragon fruit have effectively lost access to the US, after the country’s only commercial irradiation facility stopped services
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The secret of fruit is in the...timing
Product and brand quality is essential to companies as consumers in Europe feel the financial pinch
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As I gaze into my crystal ball...
The credit crunch seems to have thrown up a plethora of mixed messages with regard to what consumers will be prioritising as