All articles by Ed Bedington – Page 56
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ArticleFruit and veg needs a strong visual impact
FRUIT LOGISTICA: Fruit and vegetables need to have a strong visual impact at the point of sale, according to supply giants Chiquita.
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ArticleDole expands its role
FRUIT LOGISTICA: Dole Fresh Fruit Europe continued to expand its presence at Fruit Logistica this year.
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ArticleAustralians aim for higher UK profile
FRUIT LOGISTICA: Australian producers were on hand to raise their profile at Fruit Logistica in Berlin last week, and plan to increase their exports to the UK.
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ArticleFruit vital for health, claims minister
FRUIT LOGISTICA: Fruit consumption plays a vital role in the protection against disease, said German minister of consumer protection, Renate Künast, during a tour of Fruit Logistica 2005.
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New Zealand apples go coreless
New Zealand apple scientists have developed a coreless apple as the ultimate in convenient fruit snacking.
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Exotic offers from Colombia
FRUIT LOGISTICA: Pitahaya, tamarillo, curuba, feijoa, gulopa and lulo are just a few of the products on offer from Colombian company Frizcol.
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EurepGAP in harmony
FRUIT LOGISTICA: EurepGAP, now firmly established as a world standard, was at Fruit Logistica to meet with the industry.
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Greece aims for early strawberries
FRUIT LOGISTICA: Greece is planning to introduce the Ventana strawberry, a red, sweet variety that can be harvested as early as January.
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China launches vegetable 'ginseng' bulb
FRUIT LOGISTICA: An unusual Chinese delicacy made its international debut at Fruit Logistica in Berlin last week.
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Fruit and veg needs more than health promotion
Despite obesity being almost pandemic globally, the health message alone is not enough to increase uptake of fruit and vegetables.
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Israel makes grapefruit gains in UK
Israeli citrus importers are celebrating an excellent season on grapefruit so far.
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ArticleExpansion plans for Jersey Royal
Jersey Royal producers hope to expand their operations outside of potatoes and into the UK mainland.
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ArticleNew Zealand needs to pick up its game
Amid accusations of poor quality fruit and a lack of trade awareness, the New Zealand top-fruit industry needs to pick up its game, its chief executive told the Journal.
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Consumer concern on RFID tagging
Consumers are very concerned about the use of radio frequency identification tags (RFID) in retailers, according to a new survey.
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Australian fruit harvest hit by weather
The fruit harvest in Victoria, Australia has been halted in full swing due to unseasonally cold and wet conditions.
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Sainsbury's gets active with kids
Sainsbury’s is claiming its bid to tackle children’s health has proved a resounding hit.
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ArticleSouth Africa ships Royal Gala
First supplies of South African Royal Gala are now on the water headed for the UK, with arrivals expected in the third week of February.
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Arab famers in the Golan Heights sell fruit to Syria
Arab farmers in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights have secured a new customer - Syria.
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Pepper producers accredited
Dutch producers are celebrating after gaining BRC accreditation for their specialist pepper production.
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ArticleHealthy Valentines treat
Forget chocolates, Tesco and Waitrose are going head to head with a special healthy Valentines offer for romantic couples.