Pineapple news archive – Page 41
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Drugs stashed in veg
More than £500,000 of drugs has been found hidden in a cargo of vegetables at a Heathrow airport warehouse.
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Sainsbury's expands pineapple offer
Sainsbury’s will be stocking Fairtrade pineapple from next week, marking major progress for the marque in the UK fresh produce sector.
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ArticlePineapples on course
The UK pineapple job got off to a sluggish start in 2004, but heavy promotional work, firstly in February and March and then in the summer months, pushed huge volumes through stores. However, much of the value was wiped out because the promotional work was price-oriented. Tommy Leighton reports.
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First sea-freight for Max pineapples
Ghanaian Fairtrade pineapples from Bomarts Farms were due to arrive by sea into Europe for the first time this week.
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Vietnam looks to boost fruit and veg exports
The Viet Nam Vegetable and Fruit Export Corporation (Vegetexco) is hoping to increase exports to the EU.
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ArticlePorts look for security
The UK ports industry is the largest in Europe in terms of total tonnage handled. Emma Hatfield looks at how the sector measures up when dealing with new legislation for security and the difficulties currently being encountered in enlarging container port capacity.
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ArticleChiquita solid after Colombian sale
Chiquita Brands International saw second quarter 2004 net income of $30 million (£16.3m), or $0.73 (40p) per diluted share, including an after-tax loss of $4m (£2.2m) on the sale of its Colombian banana production division.
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ArticleFyffes brand celebrates 75 years
The oldest fruit brand in the world is celebrating this month.
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ArticleFresh Del Monte Produce to acquire Del Monte Foods Europe
Combination forecast to drive company’s growth and unleash power of Del Monte® brand.
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ArticleFairtrade visit for Co-op
The Co-op Group welcomed its Fairtrade pineapple growers to its head office in Manchester.
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ArticleChiquita negotiates Colombian sale
Chiquita Brands International is negotiating the sale of its Colombian banana and port operation to CI Banacol.
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ArticleRefresh Awards 2004 preview
The first ever Re:fresh Awards will take place next week to honour a broad spectrum of industry talent. The Journal caught up with some of the finalists to find out what it takes to reach the shortlist of the first awards in the trade to recognise achievement along the whole supply chain.
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ArticlePineapple potential
Although prepared products continue to grow the sector, without consumer information and variety evolution there could be prickly times ahead for the UK fresh pineapple market. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticlePIP at the post
The Pesticides Initiative Programme (PIP), run by fresh produce interprofessional association COLEACP on behalf of the European Commission and the group of African and Caribbean Producers (ACP) states, has reached its halfway point. The five-year PIP began in July 2001 and is scheduled to end in July 2006. COLEACP director Catherine Guichard tells Tommy Leighton about progress to date and her hopes for the PIP between now and completion.
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ArticleExotics supplier looks to expand UK market
Ghanaian-based HS Investments Ltd, pineapple, papaya and mango producer, is looking for UK importers.
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ArticleBeacon lights up on exotics
In this week’s focus on exotics Beacon Foods speaks to the Journal about the growing consumer demand for exotics ingredients and an expanding garlic market. Meanwhile, Javier Desana, commercial manager at Fresh Delight UK, explains how improved logistical solutions have boosted its exotics business.
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ArticleConveniently enough
Changing consumer preferences and time-poor lifestyles have contributed to the ongoing transformation of convenience foods into one of the most vibrant sectors in the produce industry. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleReefers make waves
Reefer shipping is once again making waves in the produce industry as technological advancements and increasing trade create a greater sense of buoyancy. Welcome news then for a sector that has long been warned against complacency. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleLeading Edge produces Tesco's Fairtrade labels
Leading Edge has produced a new booklet label that will feature on the new range of Tesco Fairtrade roses.
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ArticleFyffes reports 2003 profit
Fyffes has reported an increase in both turnover and profit for the year ended December 31 2003.