Avocado news – Page 109
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Making all the right moves for Chile
As the international frontman for the Chilean fruit export industry since the mid-1980s, Ronald Bown has presided over the Chilean Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA) during an unprecedented period of growth. He tells Tommy Leighton what’s next on the agenda.
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ArticleBumper year for Chilean avo exporters
The Chilean avocado season just ended was the fruit’s most successful campaign to date in both the UK and Europe.
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Mixing up an adventure and slimming down laterally
Mixing a variety of products in one pack may not be a new idea, but the concept is becoming ever more adventurous. Various
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ArticleRipesense expands range
Ripesense is expanding its product range to include avocados and mangoes.
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ArticleSmartFresh boost in Europe
The SmartFresh system is going from strength to strength, recording a 62 per cent rise in European sales last year and continuing its expansion into new areas and products, according to owners Agrofresh.
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ArticleM&S converts pineapples to Fairtrade
Katopé is to source Marks & Spencer’s entire whole fresh pineapple category from its Fairtrade operations in Ghana from the end of the month.
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ArticleRising from the ashes
While many Europeans were whiling away the post-Christmas hours stuffing in yet another turkey sandwich and mulling over what to watch on TV, Dutch importing and exporting company of exotics Nature’s Pride watched its facilities literally go up in smoke. Elspeth Waters caught up with managing director Shawn Harris to find out how the company is turning things around.
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Small print opens up new avenues of discovery
Reading the small print on packaging can often lead to intriguing discoveries. Sainsbury’s has proven to be a mine of
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ArticleStanding out from the crowd
Waitrose was crowned Multiple Retailer of the Year at last year’s Re:fresh awards. Emma Twyning caught up with the chain’s central salad and vegetables buyer to find out about its commitment to fresh produce.
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Another new year, another chance to shine
There is every indication this week that with the New Year celebrations swiftly over, the high street retailers are back in
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California freeze creates opportunity
A devastating freeze in California has obliterated at least half of the citrus crop remaining on trees and opened up opportunities for Spanish senders.
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ArticleChilean avos feel US heat
A prolonged Californian season and increased access for Mexican producers has been making life difficult for Chilean avocado growers in the US, but their European campaign is topping last year’s high.
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ArticleChileans out in force at Fruit Logistica
The Chilean contingency at this year’s Fruit Logistica is set to be bigger than ever, incorporating comfortable meeting facilities, a special section for avocado exporters and a former chef from the Chilean embassy in Germany.
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ArticleIsraeli avocado boom
Israel’s total avocado yield this year will reach nearly 90,000 tonnes, compared with 40,000t last year.
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Hass passion will travel to spread avo love
Earlier this year, Adolfo Ochagavia was appointed president of the Chilean Hass Avocado Association. He talks to Elspeth Waters about his new role, how Chilean avos conquered the UK last year and what’s in store this time around as a new hot dog craze could be set to jazz up fast food menus.
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Exotic view from the tropics
After sitting on a tropical beach amongst palm trees last week, I returned to read the latest statistical performance in FPJ
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Just sometimes, tthe old ones really are the best
Maybe it is because the weather is getting colder, but potatoes seem to be gaining more shelf space. There are certainly
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Selling sustainability in an attractive fashion
Nico Roozen, director of Dutch development organisation Solidaridad, pioneered the concept of Fairtrade. To mark the 10th anniversary of the first Fairtrade banana export to the UK this month, he talks to Elspeth Waters about his future expectations.
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ArticleAvo brotherhood reunited
The Avocado Brotherhood - an ever-increasing assembly of suppliers, retailers and food writers united by their love of the fruit - held its second annual reunion at one of London’s top restaurants last week.