Avocado news – Page 115
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ArticleIsraeli impetus
The days are getting shorter and cooler in the UK, but it is at this time of year that Israeli producers have the biggest window to supply the UK with its winter range of produce. Anabella de Sousa talks to four Israeli companies about their plans for the winter season ahead.
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ArticleAgrexco turnover soars in UK
Agrexco, the largest exporter of fruit, vegetables and flowers from Israel, has registered a 25 per cent increase in its UK turnover in the last 12 months.
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ArticleWWF lays down its markers
The development of new varieties is a lengthy process in the apple business. Make the wrong decision today and you’ll be paying for it way down the line. This is where the expertise and nose for potential of marketing desks, as well as growers, come in. Tommy Leighton talks to Worldwide Fruit’s Steve Maxwell and growers David Morton and Mark Savidge.
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Off the shelf
There is nothing like a little mystery, and this week it concerns apricots in Marks & Spencer. This fruit is becoming more
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ArticlePIP’s first steps in Zimbabwe
The ColeACP-run Pesticides Initiative Programme has made its first breakthrough in Zimbabwe, which is still ranked in the top 10 ACP exporters list.
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Kiwis set to fly into Sainsbury’s
If you happen to know a New Zealander living in this country, the theory is that he or she will soon be off to their local
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The Chip and PINs and outs
Only one thing is certain for UK retailers concerning the nationwide roll out of Chip & PIN - it’s that there is a choice. IT Monthly asked Commidea md Simon Wilding what it is.
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ArticlePorts look for security
The UK ports industry is the largest in Europe in terms of total tonnage handled. Emma Hatfield looks at how the sector measures up when dealing with new legislation for security and the difficulties currently being encountered in enlarging container port capacity.
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ArticleStePac Xtends presence in UK retail market
StePac LA has established a laboratory in East Malling, and a commercial centre in Rugby,
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ArticleAvos to pick up after rocky spell
After a less than satisfying beginning to the South African avocado season, HL Halls director Nic Reay predicts a better end to the campaign.
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ArticleAvo go Mexico
New proposals put forward by the United States Department of Agriculture to lift importing restrictions on Mexican avocados have divided the Californian avocado sector. While many fear the increased competition, others have pointed to the possibility of pests and disease, and a return to the situation that led to the ban in the first place. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleFirst Fairtrade avos hit UK shelves
HL Hall & Sons and Westfalia have supplied the first Fairtrade avocados into the UK market from their farms in South Africa.
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ArticleSainsbury's launches Fairtrade avocados
Sainsbury’s has introduced Fairtrade avocados in 150 stores.
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ArticleHalls hands land over to Mdluli clan
Nelspruit-based avocado specialist HL Hall & Son is the facilitator in a Mpumulanga land reform deal that sees more than 6,000 hectares of the company's prime commercial land handed over to members of the Mdluli clan.
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ArticleChile: Hass potential, will travel
A renowned avocado consultant has outlined the potential Chile has a source of Hass avocados.
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South African Hass arrival
The South African Hass season has started with promises of good quality fruit.
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ArticleAgrexco extends Bio Top range
Agrexco has been involved in the production of organic fruits and vegetables since 1970 under the brand name of Bio Top. John Broy reports.
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ArticlePIP sounds for Kenya
Last week’s article on the Pesticides Initiative Programme (PIP) provided an overview of the aims of the COLEACP efforts to enhance agricultural practices in African and Caribbean producer nations. Tommy Leighton went to one of the region’s leading fresh produce exporting countries, Kenya, and reports on the feelings of industry representatives towards the effects of European regulations and demands on the local industry.
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ArticleAgrexco’s Granot designs
Agrexco has formed key relationships with growers within the Granot Group in Israel’s Hadera region. Growers here joined forces as an agricultural co-operative to be able to make an impact in the European market and are working hard to innovate and make further in-roads. John Broy reports.
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ArticleSouth African avocado crops lighter prediction
Initial South African avocado forecasts from Capespan point to both the Hass and Ryan crops being lighter than last year, said Ian Waller, responsible for export programmes at Capespan.