Exotic fruit news archive – Page 89

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    Way smoothed for Sainsbury's mangoes

    2004-08-27T11:01:00Z

    Smooth mangoes are emerging as the way forward for Sainsbury’s, as the retailer looks for new ways to drive growth in the category.

  • Article

    Kiwis set to fly into Sainsbury’s

    2004-08-26T17:24:17Z

    If you happen to know a New Zealander living in this country, the theory is that he or she will soon be off to their local

  • Irish decline mirrors UK
    Article

    Irish decline mirrors UK

    2004-08-26T17:24:08Z

    The Irish mushroom industry is in a period of decline, as grower numbers continue to decrease and major consolidation takes place across the sector.

  • Ports look for security
    Article

    Ports look for security

    2004-08-26T17:21:27Z

    The UK ports industry is the largest in Europe in terms of total tonnage handled. Emma Hatfield looks at how the sector measures up when dealing with new legislation for security and the difficulties currently being encountered in enlarging container port capacity.

  • Waveney’s united strength
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    Waveney’s united strength

    2004-08-19T16:00:02Z

    Kicking off this week’s focus, David Shapley finds a collective approach has been the salvation of Waveney Mushrooms, a six strong co-operative based in Norfolk.

  • Phill Dean and partner Michael Hyams at the mushroomman stand at Nine Elms
    Article

    I am the mushroom man

    2004-08-12T12:24:49Z

    Kicking off this week’s focus on mushrooms, New Covent Garden’s very own mushroom man Phill Dean tells Anabella de Sousa that he is still exuberant after four decades marketing the product.

  • Avnish Malde, commercial director of Wealmoor - winner of the FPJ-sponsored Re:fresh Importer of the Year 2004 - with the first arrivals of a new Gambian mango variety
    Article

    New mango hits UK shelves

    2004-07-30T12:01:01Z

    Wealmoor Ltd has introduced a new mango variety into the UK from its own farms in The Gambia.

  • The new logo for British Asparagus
    Article

    British asparagus booms

    2004-07-22T17:01:01Z

    Six UK companies that grow, market and distribute asparagus have jointly funded a national PR campaign to promote the British 2004 Asparagus Season - Barfoots, Bomfords, Exotic Farm Produce, Kitchen Garden Produce, Mack Multiples and Tuddenham Hall.

  • Diane Bailey
    Article

    Beacon pumpkin up the volumes

    2004-06-28T14:01:01Z

    Roasted and char-grilled diced pumpkin from specialist fresh and exotic ingredients supplier Beacon Foods are likely to feature in a host of British food products this autumn.

  • Juicy Orchard growth
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    Juicy Orchard growth

    2004-06-24T18:40:21Z

    In 2003 the Freshly squeezed juice market continued to grow. The consensus is that this is fuelled in part by the rising media focus on health and well being and Orchard House Foods hopes to take full advantage.

  • The right formula
    Article

    The right formula

    2004-06-17T16:36:44Z

    After the bad winter crop suffered by some UK growers, early predictions suggest that summer brassicas will inject much needed vigour into the sector. And with a host of health-enhancing properties new varieties will also offer the benefit of further seasonal extension. Emma Hatfield reports.

  • UK asparagus marches on
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    UK asparagus marches on

    2004-06-17T16:35:22Z

    In this week’s focus on asparagus, the Journal takes a look at the performance of the 2004 UK asparagus season. Growers have joined forces, working closely with retailers and distributors to push the product forward.

  • JS customers to become mango experts
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    JS customers to become mango experts

    2004-06-15T11:01:01Z

    Sainsbury’s is kicking off an exotic fruit education programme tomorrow, June 16.

  • Redbridge blooms for its UK customers
    Article

    Redbridge blooms for its UK customers

    2004-06-12T11:01:00Z

    Redbridge Produce and Flowers has released a variety of new products and services across its wholesale branches.

  • Article

    Re:freshing views from Conference panel

    2004-05-21T17:01:01Z

    A panel discussion at the Re:fresh Conference analysed the strengths and weaknesses of the industry and discussed the opportunities and threats it faces.

  • Asda makes government plea
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    Asda makes government plea

    2004-05-19T06:01:00Z

    Supermarket chain Asda is calling on the UK government to introduce public information broadcasts aimed at kids to promote the benefits of fresh produce consumption.

  • Zarr Internet Services managing director Hannah Reynolds and Clare Selvey, category manager for MWW
    Article

    Award-winning firm gets fruity to tackle obesity worries

    2004-05-17T14:01:00Z

    An award-winning company is getting fruity to help Minor Weir and Willis tackle the UK’s rising obesity worries and promote healthy-eating.

  • Article

    Wealmoor takes 'FPJ' Importer of the Year title

    2004-05-09T12:01:00Z

    Wealmoor took the title of ‘FPJ’ Importer of the Year at the Re:Fresh awards.

  • Rivka Offenbach says the centre is looking for new varieties of tomatoes, capsicums and melons
    Article

    Arava and development

    2004-04-29T17:16:44Z

    The Arava is one of Israel’s hottest and driest areas, known for its flat lands and mountains of sand. Despite the intense heat the Arava Research & Development organisation is carrying out trials on a host of varieties and innovative growers are working hard to produce quality crops which Agrexco exports. John Broy reports.

  • Agrexco extends Bio Top range
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    Agrexco extends Bio Top range

    2004-04-26T16:36:29Z

    Agrexco has been involved in the production of organic fruits and vegetables since 1970 under the brand name of Bio Top. John Broy reports.