Exotic fruit news archive – Page 82
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ArticleLang highlights sustainability risks
A new report from the Centre for Food Policy at City University, London has identified the fruit and vegetable sector in the UK as “at risk” in terms of food security and sustainable production.
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ArticleWinter warmers on track
Despite far from perfect planting conditions earlier in the year, UK winter vegetable growers are on track to deliver for the Christmas surge in demand. Elizabeth O’Keefe investigates.
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ArticleAgrexco to increase pomegranate exports
The Israeli group has designed new packaging for the Christmas gift market
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ArticleImage is everything in the fruit and vegetable aisles
Hardly a week goes by without major supermarket chains pushing the boundaries when it comes to enhancing the image of fruit
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ArticleOvernight sensation
Pomegranates continue to increase in popularity in the UK market and defy the credit crunch in both their whole and prepared forms. Elizabeth O’Keefe finds out what the northern hemisphere pomegranate season has in store.
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Philippine scientists develop GM produce
Scientists in the Philippines are working on GM varieties of late-ripening papaya and disease-resistant eggplant
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Australia on radar for Indonesian mangosteens
Indonesia is hoping to gain access to the Australian market for mangosteen exports
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ArticleMexican exotic fruit to debut in US
Exotic fruit growers from Mexico are to ship their first volumes of guavas and Manila mangoes to the US after meeting irradiation regulations
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ArticleTreading cautiously
Israel enjoys a receptive and enthusiastic response to its winter crops in the UK but, as Doris Lee Butterworth discovers, the global credit crunch may have an adverse impact on exports this season.
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ArticleProduce can prosper in tough times
The credit crunch is sweeping the UK, but how is the fresh produce industry faring? Damaris Freeman looks into whether the financial crisis could see fresh produce increase its share of the shopper’s basket.
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ArticleStormy ride for traders looks set to keep rolling
Exotics traders are predicting a difficult ride over the next few months, as sales over the last quarter suggest high-end goods are no longer top priority on shopping lists. But there are still some reasons to be cautiously optimistic. Laura Gould reports.
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Spanish persimmons target UK
Spanish persimmon growers have their sights set on the relatively untapped UK market this season
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ArticleUS gives green light to irradiated guavas
The Mexican fruit could enter the US within weeks after being given USDA clearance
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Dragon fruit exports face hurdles
Vietnamese dragon fruit are running into problems with residue levels in Taiwan and irradiation costs for the US
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ArticleCriticism for London Markets' Month
The first ever London Markets’ Month has been criticised for excluding market tenants by the New Spitalfields Market Tenants’ Association.
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ArticleSharon Fruit set to hit European shelves
The first shipment of Agrexco's persimmon brand will head for Europe on 8 October
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ArticleSunshine snack beams on
The pineapple market in the UK is continuing to grow at a rapid pace, suggesting that consumers still need their foodie luxuries even in the midst of an economic slowdown. Laura Gould takes a look at recent developments in the market.
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Makro makes the grade on fresh produce
Makro UK buying manager Fraser Roberts talks to David Shapley about how the cash and carry chain, part of Germany’s Metro Group, has put fresh produce sourcing and distribution at the heart of its plans in the UK.
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Consumers turn backs on premium
A new Mintel survey concludes that British shoppers have finally let reality bite and bid farewell to premium ranges as the economic downturn hits home.
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ArticleAvos on the up
Despite a year plagued by the aftermath of frosts in many avocado-producing countries, the industry has come out fighting and competing countries have found that working together is the key to success. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.