Exotic fruit news archive – Page 91
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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.
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ArticleBrassicas feel bite
Growers up and down the country have been welcoming the arrival of the summer brassica season in recent weeks, although the cool spring temperatures have delayed the start of many lines. Emma Twyning finds out how growers think the season will pan out and what challenges lie in store for the sector in the long-term, as brassica consumption rates fall.
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ArticleWhitworths launches new healthy snack range
Leading healthy snacks provider Whitworths has launched a range of snack packs in May.
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ArticleColombian confidence grows after Re:fresh
People will be more confident about trading with Colombia following the Re:fresh Conference, said Proexport Colombia, who had a stand at the event.
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Scottish nursery schools given fruit encouragement
A campaign to encourage primary school children in Scotland to eat fruit is set to be extended to thousands of nursery children.
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ArticleHolding a Beacon for older staff
An award-winning Welsh company that supplies fresh and exotic vegetables to UK food manufacturing and foodservice industries is celebrating a major accolade for its employment policies.
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ArticleJuice squeezes to top
Juice and smoothie producers are making the most of the opportunities available for their products as consumers become increasingly health-oriented in their drinks choices. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.