Exotic fruit news archive – Page 82
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ArticleCatering for a new client base
MTEX, the Israeli-owned citrus, grape, exotics and potato specialist, has set up a new division to target the fastest growing customer segment in the UK, foodservice. Tommy Leighton talks to MTEX UK managing director Dov Warmen and MTEX UK Foodservice manager Hannes Martin.
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ArticleWeather woes for fancy leaves
The northern French and UK seasons for exotic lettuce are proving an “unmitigated disaster” according to suppliers in the sector.
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ArticleMIS a hit in data game
Market data is an invaluable tool for modern-day fresh produce companies to sharpen their business acumen. Lincolnshire-based Market Intelligence Services (MIS) is at the forefront of this information wave, with its eye firmly fixed on retail prices charged for fresh produce across the country. The company’s David Tebbutt tells Emma Twyning exactly what MIS can offer a business
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Bryan reflects on three fun decades in trade
Agrexco’s projects manager, Terry Bryan, is bowing out after 30 years of service to the company. He talks to Elspeth Waters about the prospect of retirement and what he has learned and loved about his life in the fresh produce industry
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A stickler’s mission: Do the colours live up to claims?
There is no doubt that fruit and vegetables add a lot of colour to the lives of both retailers and customers. But I sometimes
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ArticleColombian exporter strengthens organic offer
Established Colombian exporter of exotic fruit, herbs and vegetables, Frutexpo, is looking to develop the country’s organic sector, following growing demand for its produce in the UK and Europe.
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ArticleTerror alert compromises imports
Air-freighted imports have been severely disrupted and fresh produce has allegedly been left sitting on runways for hours, following the foiled terrorist plot which brought all UK airports to a standstill last week.
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ArticleSoaking up the sun
The sun has shone on sweetcorn production in the UK and on the continent this season. The hottest July on record has simultaneously stressed the crop and sparked demand and as the golden cobs prove a barbecue favourite, UK suppliers are looking forward to a strong peak season. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticleData good for digestion
To subscribe or not to subscribe? When it comes to market data, there seems to be a dichotomy between those who buy everything going and those who boycott the concept altogether. So, are those in the know any better off? Elspeth Waters reports.
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ArticleWatermelons square up at Tesco
Square watermelons are set to hit Tesco stores across the UK in October.
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All singing, all dancing - cherries on parade
there’s no doubt that cherries are a favourite fruit, both in terms of customer demand and for retailers, because of the
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Mushroom added to anti-cancer arsenal
An exotic mushroon could be a secret weapon in the fight against cancer, according to research by the University of Boston.
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ArticleKiwifruit packs a punch
The UK market is a trusty magnet for kiwifruit and with some producers keen to advance their market presence further, Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading players in the southern hemisphere and Europe about their respective campaigns.
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ArticleScots way behind on consumption
Scottish people have failed to improve their diets over the last 10 years, despite a decade of government initiatives aimed at increasing consumption of fruit and vegetables.
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Burma looks to expand fruit exports
Commercial authorities in Myanmar (formerly Burma) are urging farmers to expand exotic fruit exports to boost foreign exchange earnings.
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ArticleIn the BAG for gras
The British Asparagus Group (BAG) won the Best Collaboration category at the NFU awards.
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ArticleColombian papaya, year-round
Ultraroma, the Colombian grower and exporter that has built up a successful herb business in Europe, has extended its portfolio with the addition of a year-round papaya programme.
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ArticleGreenery goes on the road
European producer and supplier The Greenery is taking to the road with chef Noel Goulding to showcase the versatility of its veg offer at selected wholesale markets across the UK.
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Organic exotics on verge of breakthrough
Organic exotics are set to make a bigger impact, according to several sources.
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ArticleJO Sims breaks into bakery
The increasing demand for fruit ingredients in the baked goods sector has lead to significant outlay by the UK’s leading fruit ingredient supplier, JO Sims.