Pineapple news archive – Page 33
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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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ArticleDel 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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ArticleExport 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
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ArticleIvory Coast fruit exports on hold
Major disruption to port network caused by unrest in West African country is preventing fresh produce exports leaving
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ArticleGood times are here for prepared sector as sales soar
The prepared fresh produce business is on the up, with fruit, vegetables and salads all benefiting from an increase in trip frequency. As penetration and average price both climb, Elizabeth O’Keefe looks at why things are going right for the sector
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ArticleAgrinurture to distribute Del Monte Pacific pineapples
Come April Agrinurture will take over the distribution of Del Monte Pacific’s fresh pineapples in China
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Communication is first step in good marketing
Years ago, a now long retired senior executive rang me up to ask my advice. It concerned the arrival of a new chief executive
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ArticleDel Monte invests in Malaysian pineapple exports
Del Monte Philippines is planning to invest in organic pineapple production in the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak to boost Malaysia's fresh exports
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ArticleDel Monte reports Q4 sales fall
Del Monte is optimistic for the year ahead despite reporting a fall in sales for the fourth quarter.
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ArticlePlaying fair
As Fairtrade Fortnight gets everyone talking about ethical shopping, Anna Sbuttoni asks what supermarket price wars mean for the brand and how sales of certified fresh produce can make a comeback after a difficult 12 months
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ArticleNew Morrisons supply into Dover
George Hammond plc has secured a new service from Seatrade with the backing of the Port of Dover in the UK.
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ArticleDole highlights pineapple CSR credentials
Dole Europe launched a web-based information campaign to keep consumers and the trade informed on its sustainability practices in pineapple production in Costa Rica.
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ArticleDole Europe highlights sustainability
The fresh produce giant has launched a new information campaign to convince consumers of the sustainability of its practices
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ArticleTerra Foods hires Mark Vertrees
Costa Rica pineapple group appoints new marketing and business development director
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ArticleOut of the kitchen and into the fire
In the second in a series of articles exploring the day-to-day working lives of professionals along the fresh produce supply chain, Elizabeth O’Keefe goes back to her culinary roots and spends a day as a development chef at foodservice company Reynolds
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ArticleA novel approach to home food production
Thanks to climate change and the evolution of technology, the boundaries between what can be grown in the UK and what must be imported are starting to blur. David Shapley takes a look at the development of non-native fresh produce and asks how much further plant breeding in this climate can go
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ArticleUK pineapple demand wanes
Rains and flooding in Costa Rica cited as a reason for lower quality, according to a report by Freshinfo