Pineapple news archive – Page 73
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ArticleAG Thames secures Oz Peach deal
Importer looks to boost demand for early peaches and nectarines, arguing March and April market is "long way from saturation"
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ArticleTotal Produce reports 'good performance'
Total Produce chairman Carl McCann hailed a “good performance” in 2010 with fruit and vegetables leading the way as the firm “continues to actively pursue attractive acquisition opportunities”.
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ArticleStemilt upgrades Olds Station cherry line
Exporter continues to invest in cherry packing facilities as it prepares to handle new-season crop estimated at over 18m cartons
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ArticleCalifornian stonefruit highlights tough game
The news that the California Tree Fruit Agreement (CTFA) may cease to exist is disappointing.The 77-year-old association
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ArticlePicota growers hope to expand exports
Spanish Picota cherry producers target growth in Scandinavia and Baltic region, with promotions planned for Spain, UK and Italy
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Californians rally as agreement set to end
Californian stonefruit growers are issuing an “open for business” message despite the likely end of the California Tree Fruit Agreement (CTFA).
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ArticleSouthern hemisphere shake-up
The shape of southern hemisphere top-fruit supply is changing now that UK retailers are increasingly moving towards sourcing directly from growers, fuel costs are on the up and for the first time, suppliers are under pressure to pre-notify their sendings. Anna Sbuttoni asks how trade is playing out in a challenging environment
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ArticleCalifornian marketing orders to end
Failure to renew peach and nectarine marketing programmes by growers could spell end of the California Tree Fruit Agreement
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ArticleMurcia confident for early cherries
Southern Spanish region believes it can achieve good production of early cherries despite scarce water resources
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ArticleUniveg in UK cherry agreement
The future commercial success of the UK cherry production industry in the UK has been given a boost after a three-way agreement that will see the continuation of a breeding programme at East Malling Research (EMR).
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ArticleRed Gold comes to UK stores
World's most expensive cherries to become widely available in UK after Spanish producer signs deal with Tesco
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ArticleUK cherry future given a boost
Agreement between Univeg Katope UK, AIGN and East Malling Research sees the continuation of EMR's breeding programme
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Imported packs raise the bar on grower information
I have always agreed with researchers who find consumers would like more detail on packs. The latest example of such
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ArticleUnifrutti to triple cherry exports
Chilean fresh fruit supply giant eyes expansion of cherry category as well as its overall variety of fruit on offer
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ArticleRain takes toll on Australian stonefruit
It has been a trying season for stonefruit growers in the Australian state of Victoria, with heavy rains spoiling crops and killing trees in the region
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New MD in at British & Brazilian
Experienced fresh produce boss Anne Walton is to join British & Brazilian Produce (B&B) Ltd.
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Supermarkets refresh aisles with unusual varieties
One of the more unusual members of the Navel family to arrive at Marks & Spencer is the pigmented seedless Cara Cara, which
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ArticleSun World licenses stonefruit companies
Three leading Californian groups can now grow and market varieties as well as use private trademarks
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ArticleExtremadura launches Vitaolé brand
Six leading companies from Spanish region form new marketing group and brand to boost fruit exports
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ArticleBerry Gardens appoints research boss
Berry Gardens has appointed Richard Harnden to the position of director of research.