Kiwifruit news archive – Page 97
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ArticleTesco sees red on kiwifruit
Red-fleshed kiwifruit go on sale exclusively at Tesco this week.
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ArticleZespri breaks export record
The New Zealand kiwifruit crop is heading for a record but lengthy season.
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Voss victorious
Former Zespri International general manager Doug Voss successfully concluded a personal grievance claim against Zespri this week with the NZ employment authorities.
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ArticleKiwifruit faces tricky start
Kiwifruit growers in Europe are facing up to the prospect of a difficult campaign this winter with substantial southern hemisphere fruit still available.
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ArticleKiwifruit good for your heart
A kiwifruit a day may well help keep the doctor away, Norwegian scientists have claimed.
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ArticleAvo go Mexico
New proposals put forward by the United States Department of Agriculture to lift importing restrictions on Mexican avocados have divided the Californian avocado sector. While many fear the increased competition, others have pointed to the possibility of pests and disease, and a return to the situation that led to the ban in the first place. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleKiwifruit returns under pressure
New Zealand kiwifruit growers may receive 20 per cent lower returns per tray this year compared to 2003-04 following a bumper harvest.
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ArticleNetpack expands into kiwifruit
Netpack, part of the Sorma group, has developed its product offer to feature an innovative pack that both protects delicate kiwifruit and offers promotional and communications opportunities.
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ArticleNorthern kiwis on ascent
In this week’s focus on kiwifruit, the Journal looks at three different aspects of the northern hemisphere job.
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ArticleItalian kiwi growers shift focus
A leading kiwifruit importer forecasts a limited increase in Italian kiwifruit sales as producers shift their focus.
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ArticleChilean exports smash through 200 million case mark
Chilean Exporters’ Association celebrates milestone season.
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On-line testing saves cash
A hi-tech firmness testing system has enabled Zespri Europe to make substantial cost savings by sorting and grading kiwifruit on-line.
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ArticleBack to school for Redbridge
Redbridge has won further National School Fruit & Vegetable Scheme distribution contracts for the start of the new school year in September.
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ArticleZespri hails centenary crop
This season’s New Zealand kiwifruit crop has been described as one of the best yet with favourable weather and quality produce boosting performance.
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ArticleZespri hails centenary crop
This season’s New Zealand kiwifruit crop has been described as one of the best yet with favourable weather and quality produce boosting performance.
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ArticleChile cools after fast start
In this week’s focus on kiwifruit the Journal looks at the Chilean market, where a strong start to the season gave hope for an exceptional performance, but oversupply towards the end of the campaign have marginally dampened spirits.
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ArticleWonderful world of kiwifruit
This month the Journal looks at the kiwifruit market across the globe. In the first week, we investigate recent performances across the northern and southern hemisphere, with data taken from the Fresh Produce Desk Book 2004.
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Wholesale left outside looking in
June was open-air markets month in Paris. For the second time the municipality ran a seven-day promotion of the dynamism of
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ArticleBlue Nile’s golden opportunity
In the first of our four-week series focusing on grapes, the Journal looks to Blue Nile to find out about the Egyptian company’s shift in product emphasis.
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ArticleRefresh Awards 2004 preview
The first ever Re:fresh Awards will take place next week to honour a broad spectrum of industry talent. The Journal caught up with some of the finalists to find out what it takes to reach the shortlist of the first awards in the trade to recognise achievement along the whole supply chain.