Exotic fruit news archive – Page 79

  • Herbs will be a focus for Agrexco in the upcoming season
    Article

    Agrexco exports get a boost

    2007-07-17T11:01:01Z

    Israel’s primary fresh produce exporter, Agrexco, plans to export 10 per cent more fresh produce in the upcoming season.

  • Article

    Banana discovery could cause trouble

    2007-07-13T16:01:01Z

    The surprise discovery of an exotic banana variety on the New South Wales' north coast is thought to be a major threat to the Australian industry.

  • Magic returns to mushroom sector
    Article

    Magic returns to mushroom sector

    2007-07-12T23:26:46Z

    Having endured a long period of uncertainty, producers are feeling encouraged by higher retail prices and the uneven balance between demand and supply. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.

  • Article

    Growers find positives in climate change

    2007-07-09T12:01:01Z

    Over 80 percent of growers believe that the global climate is changing, according to a new survey from Farming Futures.

  • Kiwifruit at centre of ill health claims
    Article

    Kiwifruit at centre of ill health claims

    2007-07-05T17:01:01Z

    Research has revealed that kiwifruit may cause more health problems than it cures.

  • New phase for Arndale Market
    Article

    New phase for Arndale Market

    2007-06-28T17:06:58Z

    After three and a half years in planning, the new Manchester Arndale Market opened in September last year. Elizabeth O’Keefe went to investigate what fresh produce the Manchester City Council’s “original market experience” has to offer.

  • Oakleaf and Petit Forestier unite
    Article

    Oakleaf and Petit Forestier unite

    2007-06-24T15:01:01Z

    Oakleaf European has opted for a 10 tonne refrigerated vehicle, plus a refrigerated Citroen despatch van, on full contract hire from Petit Forestier to make local deliveries.

  • Nature's Pride downs roots
    Article

    Nature's Pride downs roots

    2007-06-23T16:01:01Z

    Nature’s Pride celebrated the official opening of its new buildings at the Honderdland business park in Maasdijk in the Netherlands this week.

  • Blackcurrants come up tops
    Article

    Blackcurrants come up tops

    2007-06-23T08:01:01Z

    Another day, another superfruit is declared. This time, blackcurrants are being touted as the number one ‘superfruit’, with properties that include helping to fight cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer's.

  • Turkish cheer unshaken
    Article

    Turkish cheer unshaken

    2007-06-21T17:21:12Z

    A somewhat problematic start to the Turkish cherry season has failed to deter the industry, which remains confident supplies will pick up and even top last year’s success as the summer progresses. Laura Gould investigates.

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    Papaya plays up to the mainstream pundits

    2007-06-21T17:12:24Z

    The pundits have been tipping papaya to be the next fruit to make the trip from exotic to mainstream for a few years now.

  • Left to right: Damian Fowler, Michael Roberts, Peter Fowler and Paul Ashley
    Article

    Building on solid foundations

    2007-06-14T16:32:00Z

    The C&C Group, one of the leading operators in London’s wholesale market sector, reached the grand old age of 21 earlier this month. Tommy Leighton reports.

  • Article

    Blackcurrants win match of the day

    2007-06-14T16:31:30Z

    Results of a study released this week by Scottish Crop Research Institute (SCRI) put blackcurrants squarely at the top of the

  • Blackcurrants top healthy superfruit league
    Article

    Blackcurrants top healthy superfruit league

    2007-06-14T09:01:01Z

    Blackcurrants come top of the superfruit health league, according to the first science-based review of 20 fruits commonly credited with helping fight disease.

  • Article

    MiniChefs site set to inspire youngsters

    2007-06-10T14:01:01Z

    Ahead of the European Day of Healthy Food and Cooking on November 8, a new EU MiniChefs website has been launched for children to promote healthy living and eating.

  • Article

    House prices affected by plants

    2007-06-02T10:01:01Z

    A recent survey by UKTV indicates that plant choice can dramatically affect house prices.

  • Article

    US tackles fruit fly

    2007-05-19T14:01:01Z

    Pesticide use to keep exotic fruit flies from becoming established has been cut as much as 8,000-fold by ARS work toward more effective control measures.

  • Market forces
    Article

    Market forces

    2007-05-16T11:35:48Z

    A sense of rebellion against traditional retail outlets and the huge rise in popularity of eating out has brought exciting times for the wholesale sector, where there are considerable changes afoot. David Shapley reports.

  • Culture club
    Article

    Culture club

    2007-05-16T11:33:29Z

    As the nation becomes increasingly multicultural, the emerging market for ethnic produce could provide an alternative stream of trade for UK growers. Emma Twyning investigates.

  • Stuart Busby Chefs Connection New Covent Garden
    Article

    Foodservice award goes to Chef's Connection

    2007-05-11T10:01:01Z

    Chef’s Connection was the deserved winner of the JP Fresh Foodservice Supplier of the Year award. Despite its growth and success, Chef’s Connection has remained entirely dedicated to its core ethos - supplying friendly, personal customer service of the very highest degree.