Pineapple news archive – Page 34
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ArticleAirfreight problems subside
The airfreight of fresh produce is mainly back on track after the chaos created by the eruption of the Eyjafjallajoekull volcano in Iceland two weeks ago.
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ArticlePlantation to packing: Dole Fresh UK welcomes a new era
Few companies can boast as recognisable and relatable an image as Dole throughout the worldwide produce trade. Alex Lawson visits its British subsidiary, Dole Fresh UK, at its Dartford base to get the lowdown on a world beyond bananas and find out how the team is driving sales across the business
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ArticleBlue Skies reopens operations
Ethical exporter Blue Skies has restarted production at its factories as some airlines operating in and out of mainland Europe begin to resume operations.
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Empty skies trigger produce shortages
The grounding of flights across Europe due to the eruption of the Eyjafjallajoekull volcano in Iceland last week is likely to leave supermarket shelves destitute of selected fresh produce items.
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ArticleWhole Foods expands ethical sourcing
Natural and organic retail group extends Costa Rican pineapple sourcing programme
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ArticleChipmunk 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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ArticleFairtrade 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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ArticleColombian 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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ArticleFairtrade 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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ArticleFire destroys Malaysian pineapples
A week-long fire has devastated 600ha of pineapple plantations in Sabah
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ArticleTotal 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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ArticleFyffes 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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ArticleThe 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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ArticleTesco 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.