Pineapple news archive – Page 30
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Chipmunk promotion for Dole pineapples
A money-off coupon for 'Alvin and the Chipmunks – The Squeakquel' will appear on Dole's tropical gold pineapples in April
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Across the pond - plenty of food for thought in Florida
I have often heard it said that UK multiples have little to learn from their US counterparts when it comes to retailing fresh
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Del Monte posts strong Q4 performance
Fresh Del Monte Produce has posted quarterly results that beat analysts' expectations, driven by strong demand in its gold pineapple and fresh-cut product lines.
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Fairtrade Fortnight challenges shoppers to Big Swap ahead of fruit campaign
Fairtrade Fortnight kicked off this week and is themed The Big Swap, in a push to get UK consumers to switch one of their everyday items for one carrying the Fairtrade mark. The promotional activities will encompass a range of Fairtrade products, including bananas and fresh fruit. Here, Anna Sbuttoni looks at expectations for the promotional fortnight and for the ethical movement as a whole
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Colombian producers seek stability
Banana producers in Colombia are looking for stability in the market after a tough 2009 for the South American country’s industry.
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Fairtrade pineapples make way to UK
Dutch fruit export and import company Alexport has extended its range to include Fairtrade pineapples from Ghana.
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Former Keelings man unveils Vidafresh
Former Keelings (UK) Ltd and Janic (Import-Export) Ltd managing mirector Terry Watts introduced his new venture to the industry at Fruit Logistica last week.
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Fire destroys Malaysian pineapples
A week-long fire has devastated 600ha of pineapple plantations in Sabah
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Total Exotics in Fairtrade world first
Total Exotics has formally partnered with producer group Asoproagroin to supply the world’s first-ever Fairtrade sweet potatoes.
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Fyffes encompasses melons at Coventry
Fyffes is to extend its work at the company’s new ripening facility in Coventry to encompass melons, following initial success at the site.
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Intriguing new descriptions push home health message
Intriguing new descriptions push home health message
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New Brazilian produce group formed
A new Brazilian produce association has been formed, representing some of the largest export companies in the country.
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The Greenery seeks pineapple supplier
Dutch importer The Greenery/Hagé International looking for additional source in Costa Rica as European demand grows
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Tesco launches BOGOFl initiative
Tesco has launched the first of its new “Buy One, Get One Free Later” deals this week.
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Panama set for pineapple export boom
Panama is starting 2010 with a boost to its fresh produce exports, as vice-minister for foreign trade José Domingo Arias announced at a press conference last week that Panama aims to rival Costa Rica as Central America’s largest exporter of pineapples.
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Exotics sector benefits from Christmas sales uplift
The last 12 months have been a torrid time for many exotics traders, but with consumer confidence slowly increasing, interest in the category appears to be on the rise again - and Christmas proved to be the shot in the arm that many suppliers were waiting for. Laura Gould reports
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Malaysia bootstraps Sabah pineapples
Pineapple production is set to fire up in Malaysia’s Sabah, with an eventual goal of 800ha
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Costa Rican pine exports down
Costa Rican pineapple exports have fallen by 11 per cent on last year as the global recession continues to bite into trade.
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Supermarkets get set for seasonal extravaganza
The produce aisles are already buzzing in the build-up to Christmas with just one more weekend to go. Seasonal lines such as
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Asda and Morrisons sell Fairtrade melons
Asda and Morrisons have begun selling the world’s first Fairtrade melons in a groundbreaking advance for the premium category.