Mango news archive – Page 73

  • Hi-tech revolution hits home
    Article

    Hi-tech revolution hits home

    2004-09-17T09:18:57Z

    In this week’s focus on mangoes, Ed Bedington looks at the advantages of using Near Infra-Red technology, the improved conditions on the Indian market, and the increasing popularity of Fairtrade mangoes.

  • Spreading its net. Del Monte
    Article

    Del Monte expands UK operations

    2004-09-15T10:01:01Z

    Del Monte has opened its first whoolly-owned UK banana ripening depot and extended its fresh cut capacity in this country.

  • Retailers lift mango focus
    Article

    Retailers lift mango focus

    2004-09-09T13:32:45Z

    In this week’s focus on mangoes, Ed Bedington talks to retailers for their perspectives on the best-selling exotic fruit, and Tommy Leighton speaks to Avnish Malde, commercial director of the UK’s largest mango importer Wealmoor.

  • Article

    Asda's Extra Special mango

    2004-09-06T08:01:00Z

    Asda is aiming high with the launch of a new premium mango offer.

  • Mangoes on the march
    Article

    Mangoes on the march

    2004-09-02T13:16:26Z

    Our focus this month moves onto mangoes, one of the best performing categories in the UK fruit market. Recognised until now as the leader of the exotics world, the fruit has now reached a crucial stage in its development and will soon move into the mainstream sphere.

  • Article

    Whopping mango from Tesco

    2004-08-29T11:01:00Z

    Tesco are looking to break the scales with the launch of a giant mango.

  • Article

    Way smoothed for Sainsbury's mangoes

    2004-08-27T11:01:00Z

    Smooth mangoes are emerging as the way forward for Sainsbury’s, as the retailer looks for new ways to drive growth in the category.

  • Avnish Malde, commercial director of Wealmoor - winner of the FPJ-sponsored Re:fresh Importer of the Year 2004 - with the first arrivals of a new Gambian mango variety
    Article

    New mango hits UK shelves

    2004-07-30T12:01:01Z

    Wealmoor Ltd has introduced a new mango variety into the UK from its own farms in The Gambia.

  • Which? report bashes smoothies
    Article

    Which? report bashes smoothies

    2004-07-07T12:01:00Z

    Smoothie drinks are not always as fruity and healthy as they make out, according to a Which? survey.

  • Peruvian mango invitation
    Article

    Peruvian mango invitation

    2004-06-23T07:26:17Z

    The Peruvian association of mango exporters, Apem, is organising its third international conference next week.

  • Tropicana’s added value
    Article

    Tropicana’s added value

    2004-06-17T16:35:49Z

    In this week’s profile on juice, Tropicana’s Cath Kietz explains how it is looking to increase its market share further with a range of new products which include added calcium and fibre.

  • JS customers to become mango experts
    Article

    JS customers to become mango experts

    2004-06-15T11:01:01Z

    Sainsbury’s is kicking off an exotic fruit education programme tomorrow, June 16.

  • The Sinclair iQ Bench Top unit
    Article

    Sinclair launches bench top firmness tester

    2004-06-14T12:01:01Z

    Norwich-based Sinclair has launched a compact bench top version of its award winning, on-line fruit firmness testing system.

  • Avocados caught short
    Article

    Avocados caught short

    2004-04-15T18:06:43Z

    South African avocado growers have been caught short this season with less fruit on the trees, but continuity and quality are vital if consumer confidence is to be maintained. Emma Hatfield reports.

  • Ghanaian pineapples
    Article

    Exotics supplier looks to expand UK market

    2004-04-03T15:01:01Z

    Ghanaian-based HS Investments Ltd, pineapple, papaya and mango producer, is looking for UK importers.

  • Article

    Wealmoor rides the waves

    2004-03-25T17:38:52Z

    In this week’s focus on exotics the Journal speaks to two of the best-known exotic growers/importers of fruit and vegetables in the UK marketplace - Wealmoor and Agrexco - about the development of their exotics portfolios and their perspectives on the road ahead.

  • New chairman and member for Mango Association
    Article

    New chairman and member for Mango Association

    2004-03-24T11:01:01Z

    The Mango Association announces the appointment of a new chairman and new member for 2004.

  • Article

    Europe’s largest natural and organic trade event gets bigger

    2004-03-24T09:01:02Z

    The UK’s largest natural and organic trade event, Natural Products Europe and Organic Products Europe once again join forces at Olympia’s Grand Hall, London on April 4 and 5.

  • Bernado Jaen supplies UK supermarkets with pineapples through a Fairtrade co-operative in Costa Rica
    Article

    A fair chance

    2004-03-18T18:11:09Z

    In just 10 years since its launch, Fairtrade has grown to accommodate more than 250 products. Emma Hatfield investigates the increasing role of fresh produce as ethical trading makes the leap from minority to mainstream.

  • Man of Steel Peacock gets his teeth into a mango
    Article

    MMW tackles mango consumption through rugby link-up

    2004-03-09T13:01:00Z

    Mango consumption is set to grow further, and a fruit-trade first link-up with rugby league offers a vast potential new audience for Minor Weir and Willis and Sainsbury's.