Exotic fruit news archive – Page 90
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ArticlePIP sounds for Kenya
Last week’s article on the Pesticides Initiative Programme (PIP) provided an overview of the aims of the COLEACP efforts to enhance agricultural practices in African and Caribbean producer nations. Tommy Leighton went to one of the region’s leading fresh produce exporting countries, Kenya, and reports on the feelings of industry representatives towards the effects of European regulations and demands on the local industry.
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ArticlePIP at the post
The Pesticides Initiative Programme (PIP), run by fresh produce interprofessional association COLEACP on behalf of the European Commission and the group of African and Caribbean Producers (ACP) states, has reached its halfway point. The five-year PIP began in July 2001 and is scheduled to end in July 2006. COLEACP director Catherine Guichard tells Tommy Leighton about progress to date and her hopes for the PIP between now and completion.
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ArticleEnergetic response
With the government working to achieve set targets to combat greenhouse gas emissions, it has never been easier to adopt energy efficient practices, and what better motivation than a reduction in cost? Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleAgreement reached on Univeg site and assets acquisition
A fellow Lincolnshire brassica supplier has reached an agreement to acquire the site and assets of Univeg.
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ArticleExotics supplier looks to expand UK market
Ghanaian-based HS Investments Ltd, pineapple, papaya and mango producer, is looking for UK importers.
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Wealmoor rides the waves
In this week’s focus on exotics the Journal speaks to two of the best-known exotic growers/importers of fruit and vegetables in the UK marketplace - Wealmoor and Agrexco - about the development of their exotics portfolios and their perspectives on the road ahead.
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ArticleNew chairman and member for Mango Association
The Mango Association announces the appointment of a new chairman and new member for 2004.
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Natureseal extends freshness and shelf life
Agricoat promoted its NatureSeal formulations at the Food and Drink expo show for the third time.
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Brazilian papaya push
In this week’s focus on exotics the Brazilian Association of Papaya Exporters speaks to the Journal about its efforts to increase worldwide sales. Roberto Pacca do Amaral Júnior, the association’s president and managing director of fresh fruit exporter Agra Produção e Exportaçào, gives his view on the industry.
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ArticleBeacon lights up on exotics
In this week’s focus on exotics Beacon Foods speaks to the Journal about the growing consumer demand for exotics ingredients and an expanding garlic market. Meanwhile, Javier Desana, commercial manager at Fresh Delight UK, explains how improved logistical solutions have boosted its exotics business.
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ArticleA fair chance of success
The first of this month’s focus on exotics looks at the launch of Fairtrade Fortnight and celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Fairtrade mark, with bananas under the brand now making up four per cent of total sales of the fruit in the UK. Meanwhile Redbridge is seeing its exotic offer go from strength to strength due to changing consumer tastes.
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ArticleConveniently enough
Changing consumer preferences and time-poor lifestyles have contributed to the ongoing transformation of convenience foods into one of the most vibrant sectors in the produce industry. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleCancer research - what can you do?
The Fresh Produce Journal has teamed up with the World Cancer Research Fund to support Fruity Friday: a day (May 14 this year) dedicated to the joy and benefits of eating fruit. In this introductory article, the objectives of the WCRF are explained, along with ways your company can get involved with delivering the fruity message to the UK public.
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ArticleTomaisin the latest offering from Israel
The Tomaisin is the latest in a long line of new products introduced by the Volcani Centre in Israel.
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ArticleBlack is the new red - if you’re talking tomatoes
Sainsbury's claims to be the first UK retailer to stock the black tomato variety - Kumato.
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ArticleCouncil pushes campaign
In this week’s focus on flowers, the Flower Council of Holland takes a trip to the hairdressers in a new campaign and also launches two new lines for the season. Meanwhile Sainsbury’s reveals plans for a busy Mother’s Day, the Southport Flower show is preparing for its 75th anniversary and Notcutts increases its electric vehicle fleet.
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FReLECTRA provides e-commerce lowdown
E-commerce technologies offer a range of possibilities for improving links, trade and communication networks in horticulture. However the uptake of electronic technologies remains relatively low when compared to other industrial sectors. A European group of consultants (FReLECTRA) has developed a training and information guide to assist horticultural business to better understand the range of options that are available to them.
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ArticleBeacon takes slice of fennel market
Beacon Foods is adding a new fennel product to its fresh produce range.
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ArticleBeacon has right ingredients
Beacon Foods new product development team has revealed a range of ingredients for sandwiches and wraps.
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ArticleA fresh-cut above
The fresh-cut fruit sector is ripe for further growth as healthy eating messages, enhanced technology and better flavour drive consumption forward. Emma Hatfield reports.