Pineapple news archive – Page 43

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    Fresh Del Monte drops expectations

    2005-12-10T12:01:01Z

    Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc has downgraded its earnings forecast for 2005.

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    Bringing Fairtrade to the exotic sector

    2005-12-08T16:27:17Z

    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

    2005-11-24T16:01:02Z

    US fast-food giant Wendy’s has dealt a blow to the healthy eating movement after scrubbing fruit salads from its menu.

  • Machines that make a difference
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    Machines that make a difference

    2005-10-14T10:49:12Z

    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.

  • In search of Fairtrade
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    In search of Fairtrade

    2005-09-15T17:29:41Z

    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.

  • Sweet success for pineapples
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    Sweet success for pineapples

    2005-09-15T17:27:51Z

    Judging from recent statistics, more UK consumers are willing to give pineapples a chance. Doris Lee Butterworth finds out more.

  • Profits and sales surge for Fyffes
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    Profits and sales surge for Fyffes

    2005-09-09T10:45:07Z

    Major fruit and vegetable distributor Fyffes has announced a 17.5 per cent increase in profits for the first half of this year.

  • Organics at vital stage
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    Organics at vital stage

    2005-09-01T15:26:20Z

    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.

  • Thailand eyes rich pickings
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    Thailand eyes rich pickings

    2005-07-28T17:46:29Z

    Attempts to bolster Thailand’s fruit trade are meeting with some success. Doris Lee Butterworth finds out more

  • Article

    Snack attack

    2005-07-21T17:04:00Z

    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

    2005-07-19T08:01:01Z

    Vietnam is looking to raise its game on quality in a bid to capture a larger slice of the export market.

  • Tesco launches yellow fleshed watermelon
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    Tesco launches yellow fleshed watermelon

    2005-07-13T08:01:01Z

    Tesco is claiming a first with the launch of a watermelon with bright yellow flesh instead of red.

  • Taiwan aims for the UK market
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    Taiwan aims for the UK market

    2005-07-05T08:01:02Z

    Producers from Taiwan are looking to break into the UK market following a recent government fact-finding mission.

  • Article

    Fairtrade pineapple arrival

    2005-06-10T17:01:01Z

    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"

    2005-06-10T12:01:02Z

    The EU cartel-busting investigation into the banana and pineapple markets in the EU have taken the industry by surprise.

  • Chiquita admits employees shared price information
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    Chiquita admits employees shared price information

    2005-06-03T15:25:35Z

    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

    2005-06-03T10:49:16Z

    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

    2005-05-31T17:01:01Z

    Angry New Zealand growers have declared war on Australia in a bid to gain access for their apples.

  • Ripe & ready
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    Ripe & ready

    2005-05-26T16:55:22Z

    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?

    2005-05-26T16:49:15Z

    We've all heard the recent arguments about the term "fresh".It obviously applies to apples picked straight off a tree. To