Mango news archive – Page 67
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Agrexco allays water fears
Agrexco UK general manager Oded Yacovson has moved to allay fears that water shortages in Israel could affect exports of Israeli summer lines to the UK.
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ArticleMixed fortunes for Israeli exotics
The first arrivals of Israeli mangoes are expected to hit UK shores at the end of July.
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Fresh To Go undergoes rebrand
South African processed and fresh-cut fruit business Fresh To Go - Fresh Cut (Pty) Ltd has recently rebranded and repositioned itself.
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ArticleMaking a meal of it
As reported in last week’s FPJ, exotics specialist Utopia UK will next week open a £2 million prepared fruit facility in Gosberton, Lincolnshire. The opening of Utopia Prepared will be the culmination of a lengthy and intricately planned project. Tommy Leighton talks to Matthew van Lier and his team about the core business, as well as the new beginning.
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ArticleCould exotics become a credit crunch casualty?
Demand for exotic fruit has been strong over the last quarter, although supply issues on certain lines have made life tough for importers. However, could sales be set to fall as the usual summer lull and the credit crunch make their impact felt? Laura Gould reports.
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Retail competition hots up in preparation for summer
Late spring is certainly in the air, which is probably the reason why more retail space seems to have been given over to
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ArticleDelivering the goods
Since scooping the Foods from Spain Multiple Retailer of the Year award at both Re:fresh 2006 and 2007, Waitrose has continued to secure its position in the hearts and minds of UK consumers as a supermarket renowned for both high quality and innovation. Laura Gould caught up with the produce buying team at the firm’s Bracknell headquarters.
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Article1,000 mark is up for Ghanaian mangoes
Ghanaian mango exports to Europe hit 1,000 tonnes in 2007
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RDA Organic launches kids' drinks range
RDA Organic, a UK organic drink producer, introduced the market's first chilled organic drinks for kids at the recent Food & Drink Expo 2008, and the Natural & Organic Products Show.
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Appletiser brand extension
Soft drinks brand Appletiser is extending its UK product portfolio with the launch of Fruitiser - three different flavoured bottled 100-per cent fruit juice drinks.
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ArticleNew drink launched at Expo
Sip launched its 100 per cent natural fruit-flavoured water drinks and ice lollies this week.
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ArticleFruit Factory to target teens
A new brand of ambient fruit smoothies was unveiled last week, from The Big J.
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ArticleFirst SA avos hit UK shores
Westfalia Marketing has received the first consignment of South African avocados for the UK market.
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Westfalia reports mango decrease
South African avocado and mango specialist Westfalia says its shipments of fresh mangoes have generally decreased in volume - but dried mangoes have developed into a globally strong market.
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ArticleConsumers keen to take further leap into the unknown
While other categories may be struggling to pick up new punters, growth in exotics is far from abating, and consumer taste is, if anything, leaning towards the more adventurous, writes Laura Gould.
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ArticleGreat Potato Challenge names 2008 champions
The grand final of the Great Potato Challenge 2008 saw 12 innovative chefs battle it out last week.
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ArticleClouds clearing over Colombia
The clouds of uncertainty that have long enveloped Colombia and those who would do business with the South American nation have not cleared completely as we enter 2008, but they are dispersing rapidly. Political stability, economic growth and an improving social agenda are moving Colombia upwards in the mind of international commerce, and the fresh produce industry is likely to be one of the major beneficiaries. Tommy Leighton reports.