Exotic fruit news archive – Page 92
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ArticlePineapples continue strong performance
A recent letter to The Times suggested that pineapples were first introduced to UK dining tables around 1534, well over 100 years earlier than previously documented. Needless to say the industry has changed a bit since then. Tommy Leighton talks to JP Fruits and Compagnie Fruitiere for the latest news on the UK market.
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ArticleSweet moves into sales at Beacon
Robert Sweet is taking on a new sales role with fast-growing ingredients specialist Beacon Foods.
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ArticleSmall growers fear GAP barriers
ColeACP voices concern about effect of EurepGAP on small producers.
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ArticlePerks of the fruit trade
Andrew Perks of DJ Perks & Sons was the lucky winner in Bristol Fruit Sales promotion.
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Presenting pre-pack trail-blazers
Presenting fruit in a mixed pack is not new. Papaya and limes have blazed the trail and are available from most retailers. But in Sainsbury's I came across a truly exotic pack of no fewer than seven fruits, admittedly reduced to £1.59, writes the Journal's David Shapley in his regular retail column.
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ArticleProgress with PIP
The Pesticides Initiative Programme (PIP) ñ funded by the EU in support of the ACP (African, Caribbean and Pacific) export sector in its efforts to cope with Europe's food quality and safety regulations ñ has reached the half-way stage. Two years after the start of the programme, applications to PIP now represent more than 50 per cent by volume of total fruit and vegetables exported from the ACP countries to Europe. This represents 200,000 tonnes of produce annually, with a value of some 185 million euros.
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ArticleSaphir predicts production downturn
Nick Saphir told Cape Town delegates that the growth in fresh prodcue production will slow this decade.
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ArticlePIP protocols set for launch
Six crop protocols developed under the Pesticides Initiative Programme (PIP) of the EU-African-Caribbean-Pacific liaison committee (ColeACP) are ready for launch next month.
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ArticleMangoes move up ladder
Produce-savvy consumers are demanding more from their mangoes than ever before and with seasonality, fairtrade and speciality types climbing high on the list of priorities, the race is on for suppliers and retailers to keep up with an increasingly sophisticated demand. Emma Hardy reports.
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ArticleBristol Fruit Sales in major shake-up
West Country wholesaler and catering supplier Bristol Fruit Sales has invested heavily in a major restructure.
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Packaging Automation seals Blue Skies deal
Packaging Automation has sold four of its machines to Blue Skies Products
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ArticleMushrooms in a squeeze
The tough conditions that the mushroom industry has been operating within in recent years show no sign of abating. Competition is as fierce as ever particularly from the Netherlands and Poland. But rest assured UK growers are not going to give up ñ not yet anyway. John Broy reports.
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Tastes of Anglia goes exotic
Tastes of Anglia has seen a trend towards the production of new, exciting and innovative food and drin
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Sainsbury's adds edge to exotics
Sainsbury's has re-launched its exotic fruit offer to feature premium booklet labels on 10 different lines including pre-packed and individual fruits.
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Organic Monitor reports un-even organic growth
Growth in the organic fresh produce market may not be as rapid as previously thought.
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Ghana: export capability expands
Ghana has the capability to increase its exports of fruit and vegetables to Europe and beyond substantially, the country's delegation to this week's Royal Show told freshinfo.
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Greenery makes wholesale appointments
The Greenery has announced changes to its personnel at wholesale branches in Manchester and Gateshead.
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Brassica growers stick neck out
Favourable growing conditions for summer brassicas have growers brimming with confidence for the new season. And with several seed companies trialling a wide range of new varieties, it?s shaping up to be an eventful time. John Broy reports.
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Major UK produce acquisition
Two UK companies have joined forces to create a combined approach across a number of fresh produce categories
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Israel up for a hot summer
Increased specialisation and a finely honed product portfolio have contributed to the success of Israeli produce in recent years. And with avocados, mangoes and grapes proving more popular by the year, it seems that nothing can sate the UK demand for these eagerly anticipated summer lines. Emma Hardy reports.