Pineapple news archive – Page 43
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Fresh Del Monte drops expectations
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc has downgraded its earnings forecast for 2005.
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Bringing Fairtrade to the exotic sector
Exotics are a niche in their own right but this has not stopped some Fairtrade producers from trying to extend their offer in this direction. Elspeth Waters reports.
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Wendy's scraps fruit offer
US fast-food giant Wendy’s has dealt a blow to the healthy eating movement after scrubbing fruit salads from its menu.
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Machines that make a difference
Emma Twyning looks at a grower/manufacturer collaboration, the latest Robag update, and hears of Ishida's assistance to the world of academia and a downturn in the machinery-for-salads market.
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In search of Fairtrade
Fairtrade is purportedly going from strength-to-strength, striding relentlessly on towards a brighter future for growers, retailers and consumers. However, it appears that Fairtrade fresh produce is getting somewhat overlooked and under-represented in UK supermarkets, Mark Bigault reports.
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Sweet success for pineapples
Judging from recent statistics, more UK consumers are willing to give pineapples a chance. Doris Lee Butterworth finds out more.
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Profits and sales surge for Fyffes
Major fruit and vegetable distributor Fyffes has announced a 17.5 per cent increase in profits for the first half of this year.
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Organics at vital stage
Thanks to an increasing number of sales channels and the odd celebrity chef endorsement, the organic sector appears to be thriving. But can we believe the hype? New, emerging issues are proving that the industry is not unshakable. Emma Twyning reports.
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Thailand eyes rich pickings
Attempts to bolster Thailand’s fruit trade are meeting with some success. Doris Lee Butterworth finds out more
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Snack attack
Recent soaring summer temperatures seem to have had a remarkable effect on fruit and vegetables as far as snacking products
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Vietnam aims to ramp up quality
Vietnam is looking to raise its game on quality in a bid to capture a larger slice of the export market.
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Tesco launches yellow fleshed watermelon
Tesco is claiming a first with the launch of a watermelon with bright yellow flesh instead of red.
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Taiwan aims for the UK market
Producers from Taiwan are looking to break into the UK market following a recent government fact-finding mission.
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Fairtrade pineapple arrival
Compagnie Fruitiere (UK) Ltd will receive its first Fairtrade pineapples from Ghana this weekend in collaboration with JP Fruit Distributors Ltd.
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Cartel claims "out of the blue"
The EU cartel-busting investigation into the banana and pineapple markets in the EU have taken the industry by surprise.
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Chiquita admits employees shared price information
Following the raids of banana and pineapple companies by EU officials investigating possible price-fixing, Chiquita Brands International has admitted that it was its tip-off to the EU that provoked the full-scale probe into leading players in the two categories.
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Fruit companies raided by EU officials
Fyffes and Chiquita amongst fruit companies raided by EU officials said to be probing suspected European price fixing cartel in bananas and pineapples.
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NZ growers declare war on Australia
Angry New Zealand growers have declared war on Australia in a bid to gain access for their apples.
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Ripe & ready
Investment is the key for African producers looking to supply the increasingly tough European market, and Kenyan suppliers Sunripe is one of the companies putting its money where its mouth is and looking towards the future.
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How fresh can it get?
We've all heard the recent arguments about the term "fresh".It obviously applies to apples picked straight off a tree. To