Avocado news – Page 122
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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.
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ArticleAvocados caught short
South African avocado growers have been caught short this season with less fruit on the trees, but continuity and quality are vital if consumer confidence is to be maintained. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleKey sticking points
To meet demand for product information, advanced labelling systems have come to the fore, while swift turnaround times and innovative solutions are key to securing new market opportunities. Emma Hatfield reports.
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Natureseal extends freshness and shelf life
Agricoat promoted its NatureSeal formulations at the Food and Drink expo show for the third time.
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ArticleSenegal singing a new tune
Senegal is the 14th largest ACP provider of fresh fruit and vegetables to the European Union. This West African country bordering the North Atlantic Ocean is also the largest ACP exporter of cherry tomatoes and the second supplier of green beans and mangoes to the Union. The horticultural sector in Senegal produces a total output of about 370,000 tonnes every year. While cassava, watermelon, cowpeas, squash, tomato, gombo, diakhatou, aubergine and sesame are among the most important crops produced, 95 per cent of the country’s horticultural production is geared towards domestic consumption.
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Can trade reach for blue heaven?
The big question I was left pondering after attending the enthusiastic blueberry conference in London last week, is whether
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ArticleThe year in stories - October to December
What were the five most-visited stories on freshinfo in each of the last three months of 2003? Click here to find out.