Banana news archive – Page 169
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What happened while you were away? Click here
A Happy New Year from everyone at the Fresh Produce Journal and freshinfo.com. Here's what you've missed while you've been away...
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ArticleChiquita charts banana prices
Chiquita has announced updated information on banana prices and volume for the first two months of the 2003 fourth quarter.
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ArticleThe year in stories ñ April to June
What were the five most-visited stories on freshinfo in each month of the second quarter of 2003? Click here to find out.
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ArticleStonefruit static
According to Superpanel (TNS), the stonefruit sector accounts for 8.9 per cent of the fruit market in value terms in the latest year, a decline from the 9.4 per cent market share in the previous year. The stonefruit sector is worth £296 million on a 52-week ending basis, and has remained static despite a shortage in supply and diminishing volume sales. Claire Ryder, account executive of TNS Superpanel, reports.
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Fun of the festive fare
David Shapley tours the produce aisles in the first of his two-part festive round-up
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ArticleThirsty work
A wide range of fruit has squeezed its way into the juicing sector of late and despite the arrival of exotic blends and packaging innovations there is still plenty of room for development in a sector that thirsts for change. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleAsda rationalises supply base
The UK's second-largest supermarket Asda will soon be sourcing its imported produce through a sole importer.
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ArticleMr Men muscle in at JS
Sainsbury's and Chingford/Sunmark are enhancing their newly launched children's organic fruit packs for Christmas.
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ArticleInefficient systems limiting soft-fruit efficiency
The UK soft-fruit industry is being held back by a plethora of inefficient production systems...
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ArticleWorshipful presence for fruit
The Worshipful Company of Fruiterers and its livereymen and friends across the country showcased fruit at the Lord Mayor's Show
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Corbana opens its doors
The global banana business is invited next month to Costa Rica to consider its future in the EU.
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ArticleFruiterers' frolics light up Lord Mayor's Show
The Worshipful Company of Fruiterers entered two floats in this year's Lord Mayor's Show...
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ArticleMorocco put on show
SIFEL 2003, the international fruit and vegetable industry show, will take place in Agadir, Morocco, on December 4-7.
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ArticleFairtrade to enter second decade in 2004
Fairtrade Fortnight in 2004 (March 1-14) ñ will mark the 10th birthday of the FAIRTRADE brand.
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ArticleFreight expectations
With both sea and air freight becoming increasingly competitive industries, providing a better quality service is the best way of staying ahead of the opposition. Increasing red tape for sea freight is not making it any easier though, and air freight could soon be left behind without technological developments. John Broy reports.
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Avocado advance goes global
Advanced storage and ripening solutions are revolutionising the avocado industry and increasing product confidence but as output rises, producers are turning their attention to marketing strategies and calling for the creation of a global marketing initiative. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleBeacon Foods gets fruity
Beacon Foods has developed a whole range of fruit ingredients, which can accompany a variety of dishes.
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ArticleFairtrade sales predicted to grow
Fairtrade products could become the "new organics", according to a report from Leatherhead Food International.
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Retailers prepare for Hallowe'en
David Shapley takes his regular look at the UK supermarket shelves.