Pineapple news archive – Page 26
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Pineapple prices hit record highs
The pineapple market is extremely tight following a period of oversupply that sent prices plummeting.
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Pineberry plants up for sale
The Farplants Group is now taking commercial orders for pineberry plants for UK retail distribution in Spring 2012.
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Growth for Costa Rican pineapples
Costa Rica records ongoing expansion in its pineapple planted area, production and export value since 2006
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Del Monte UK sees profits fall
Del Monte UK has seen profits plummet in the last year as it dumped certain lines that were not making money.
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Supply issues loom ahead of boost in market demand
A slightly stagnant summer UK banana market at consumer level belies issues elsewhere. With supply problems, the return of Windward Islands bananas and a consultation on Fairtrade, the banana sector remains as engaging as ever. Alex Lawson reports
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Dole expands foodservice offer
Pineapple spears join Dole’s Chef-Ready Cuts line to provide greater convenience and versatility for the US foodservice industry
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Evolution is revolution for Natures Way
Natures Way Foods has built its reputation on supplying high quality, own label salad products to some of the biggest names in the food business. But will the opportunities presented by product diversification and branding pull the company in new directions? Michael Barker meets chief executive Susan Barratt to find out
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Purfresh aids in pineapple push
Transport technology is being employed by international pineapple shippers to help reach new overseas markets
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Costa Rica addresses pineapple concerns
Consumer disquiet prompts Costa Rican officials to focus on social and environmental issues within the pineapple sector
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New Del Monte brand asks shoppers to Love Fresh
Del Monte (UK) is expanding its portfolio way beyond fruit as part of a new all-encompassing marketing strategy.
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Prepared market thrives with category evolution
The UK prepared market is showing some of the most promising growth in the produce aisle, but the sector needs to keep investing and innovating to safeguard its position in a competitive market. Anna Sbuttoni reports
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Consumers' varying tastes give hope to varietal NPD
The days are past when British consumers could be called conservative. Both the Sunday lunch and a full English breakfast may
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Del Monte lands pineapple prize
The Del Monte Gold extra sweet pineapple has been given one of the 661 Superior Taste awards handed out by the International Taste & Quality Institute (iTQi) this year.
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CR pines set to overtake bananas
Pineapples are threatening to outstrip bananas as Costa Rica’s most important fruit export.
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What makes a novelty in the fresh produce aisles?
Trying to define what actually is a novelty on the fresh produce counter is not as easy as it sounds. Is it something that
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Del Monte pineapple wins award
Del Monte Gold extra sweet pineapple recognised by International Taste & Quality Institute
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Hispa strikes a deal with Staay
Dutch firms Hispa Fruit and Staay Food Group have reached a deal whereby Staay is taking over 70 per cent of the shares in Hispa Fruit.
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Export increase for Costa Rica
Central American country records strong exports for opening months of 2011, although banana sales show slight fall
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Retailers mark summertime with a fresh approach
As summer choices come into their own, Tesco seems to have been the first to try out a new soft fruit on its customers, with
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Organics needs a no-frills message to boost sales
There is no argument about the fact that organic fruit and vegetables have moved from being a niche market to a mainstream