Exotic fruit news archive – Page 91
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Can trade reach for blue heaven?
The big question I was left pondering after attending the enthusiastic blueberry conference in London last week, is whether
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ArticleNew grapefruit expected to increase consumption
New Israeli sweet grapefruit forecast to “significantly increase consumption” of the fruit.
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ArticleStePac Xtends itself
The Journal introduced StePac to its readers last year. The company’s president Israel Ben-Tzur tells Tommy Leighton that a customer-driven development strategy continues to pay rich dividends for the post harvest solutions provider.
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ArticleLauritizen Cool announces new banana service
Lauritzen Cool/Mann Reefers have started a new weekly service operating between Central America and Europe.
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ArticleSpanish salads face cold snap
Spanish salad supplies have been suffering from unseasonably cold weather this month and there could be more cool temperatures on the way.
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New Year, new look
Just when I thought that the mushroom industry had reached a point where any further opportunities to add value through
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ArticleInformation needed to avert MRL disaster
ColeACP is collating information that could keep tropical and sub-tropical products such as carambola and papaya on the UK retail shelves.
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ArticlePineapples drive Ghana
The pineapple is the kingpin of the Ghanaian horticulture export sector. With some 36,000 tonnes exported in 2002, it represents about two-thirds of the country's total exports, in volume and value, of fresh produce to the European Union. Bananas (3,500 tonnes) and papayas (1,400t) are also important exports, and despite the small tonnage of papaya exports, Ghana is the largest ACP exporter of this exotic fruit to the European Union.
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ArticleThe year in stories - July to September
What were the five most-visited stories on freshinfo in each month of the third quarter of 2003? Click here to find out.
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ArticleThirsty work
A wide range of fruit has squeezed its way into the juicing sector of late and despite the arrival of exotic blends and packaging innovations there is still plenty of room for development in a sector that thirsts for change. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleAsda rationalises supply base
The UK's second-largest supermarket Asda will soon be sourcing its imported produce through a sole importer.
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ArticleAssuring a nation
With the retailers self-imposed deadline of December 31, 2003 for EurepGAP accreditation for their suppliers fast approaching, and unlikely to be achieved for all products, new quality assurance targets are being set. Certification body Checkmate International (Cmi) believes better guidance is required from EurepGAP, while Tesco has been busy with its own Nature's Choice scheme. John Broy reports.
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ArticleBeacon reputation spreads across Europe
The reputation of award-winning fresh and exotic ingredients specialist Beacon Foods is spreading across Europe.
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ArticleWinter hots up for Israel
As UK temperatures start to fall, prospects are hotting up for Israeli winter lines, particularly sweet potatoes, in light of European shortages and poor availability from the US. Emma Hatfield talks to Israeli producers and exporters to catch up on the latest news from Israel on conventional and organic lines.
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ArticleJO Sims announces Westfalia link-up
JO Sims has announced a new agreement with South African company Westfalia.
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ArticleMoroccan innovation
Although Morocco's climate is perfect for the production of green beans, at Guernikako constant investment in facilities, and a unique method of production make all the difference when it comes to enhancing shelf-life and flavour. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleStePac Xtends its portfolio
StePac is a modified atmosphere and modified humidity packaging company, which specialises in facilitating global fresh-produce transactions through innovative packaging and support services. Through its patented Integrated Post Harvest System, the company is geared to serve the entire fresh produce supply chain, from grower to consumer. It has recently opened a US base, in Phoenix, Arizona. Tommy Leighton reports.
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ArticleCarluccio's Caffe culture
Commendatore Antonio Carluccio shares his celebrated passion for mushrooms with the Mushroom Bureau at his mushroom market in central London.
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Cheftec gives Beacon the wedge
Demand for char-grilled pepper quarters and wedges for pizza toppings and sandwich fillings has prompted award-winning fresh
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ArticleThe Abar Solution
Throughout October the Journal is featuring a weekly series examining the latest developments in produce machinery. This week Abar Automation reveals its development of a line of robotic pick and place systems to handle a range of fruit and vegetables. Meanwhile, a rising demand for pizza toppings has prompted Beacon Foods to invest in new machinery.