Pineapple news archive – Page 65
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New Californian cherry order
A reboot for the California’s cherry marketing programme paves the way for branded promotions in several key Asian markets
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South Africans forecast apple export climb
With early season South African apples now on UK shelves, growers in the southern hemisphere country are forecasting their exports will climb by 4.4 per cent on last season.
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Video: Romagna stonefruit
Leading players in the Italian fresh produce sector have appeared on television to promote Romagna peaches and nectarines
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Video: Obama's presidential peach
The US stonefruit industry benefited from some extra publicity in late July when the US president stopped off at a branch of Kroger's
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‘Watermelon’ plums in Morrisons
Unique flesh makes new watermelon range stand out on UK retailer's shelves
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Convenience of easy peelers boosts citrus
Easy peelers continue to drive the citrus category, with price deals helping keep positive volume and value figures over the past year
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Claims may follow RSA contamination scare
South Africa fruit industry leaders have reassured customers that all possible steps have been taken to eliminate packaging material which may have been contaminated with glass particles.
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Metral Fruits acquires Chanabel
In southeastern France, bankrupt cooperative Chanabel has been taken over by supplier Metral Fruits
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Spanish weather hits the UK
The effects of recent harsh temperatures in Spain are being felt on UK markets.
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New cherry record for Chile
Despite volume contractions in the US and Europe, Chile has reinforced its position as a leading supplier as sendings to Asia continue to grow
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Stores thinking ahead of winter weather
Spring is in the air at Sainsbury’s and, while the majority of the country has been freezing, grow-your-own kits are
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Study sheds light on male beauty
Research into the attractiveness of men has shown the benefits of consuming fruits including plums and nectarines
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Dark-coloured produce 'improves attractiveness'
Eating dark-coloured fresh produce such as plums, peaches and nectarines has more impact on how attractive a man appears than his masculinity, new research suggests.
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Growers vent stonefruit fears in call for greater communication
British stone fruit growers have called for better communication through the supply chain following a season in which many said plums could not be sold, returns were unsustainable and imports dominated supermarket shelves during the British season.
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The retail alternative
Bringing back the old magic in the British fresh produce trade is more than just a job for Jonathan Olins. Fred Meintjes meets one of the trade’s most colourful personalities
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Turkey takes centre stage
Turkey is the official partner country of Fruit Logistica 2012 and will be using the occasion to highlight the diverse range of fruit and vegetables grown in the fertile country
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Oppenheimer markets NZ apricots
New Zealand-grown apricots are back in North America, following on from a short Chilean deal this season
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Cherry AOP launched in France
December 2011 saw Cerises de France finally gain recognition as the national AOP
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Sandys Dawes: Fruiterers welcome new phase as first female Master is installed in the company
In a historic occasion for our company, Jane Anderson will be the Fruiterers’ first female Master on 25 January. It will
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Cherry waves for Chinese New Year
The Chinese market has come under pressure with a flood of Chilean cherry arrivals for Lunar New Year