All articles by Elizabeth O'Keefe – Page 2
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ArticleFairtrade pineapples make way to UK
Dutch fruit export and import company Alexport has extended its range to include Fairtrade pineapples from Ghana.
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ArticleMexico industry keen on UK
Mexico, this year’s official Fruit Logistica partner country, is keen to increase its exotic fruit exports to the UK.
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New Brazilian growers' group launched
The new Brazilian association for growers and exporters, Brazil Fresh Produce (BFP), was officially launched at Fruit Logistica.
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Disappointing sales for Brazilian fruit
IBRAF reported “disappointing” sales for Brazilian fruit last year, but hopes are high for this year.
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ArticleRecord year for Chilean Hass avos
Chilean Hass avocado exports to the UK are set to break records this year, says Chilean Hass Avocado Association president Adolfo Ochagavía.
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ArticleColombians eyeing UK
Colombian grower and exporter Natturale is looking to export exotic fruit mangosteen to the UK.
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Nunhems pushes Selecta watermelon
Nunhems was promoting its new non-drip watermelon, Selecta, to the foodservice sector at Fruit Logistica 2010.
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Chile remains a force at Fruit Logistica
Despite the global financial crisis, Chile's presence at Fruit Logistica keeps getting bigger and Chilean exporters' association Asoex celebrated its 75th anniversary at the show this year.
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ArticleMonsanto signs up for new research centre
Seed breeder Monsanto has signed up as an early tenant of a new research station opening in North Carolina.
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NSure attracts new investor
NSure, an innovative Dutch company based in Wageningen, has made the first step towards realisation of its ambitious plans for international growth, by attracting a new investor.
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ArticleRainbow Growers awarded at Fruit Logistica
Dutch salad producer Rainbow Growers was officially awarded the ISO 22000 food safety certificate for its packhouse, Rainbow Kleinpak BV, in the Netherlands at Fruit Logistica.
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Cyprus rejoices in rain
The Cypriot fresh produce industry is in an optimistic mood after two years of decent rainfall.
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Mini watermelon hits Waitrose
Brazilian grower and exporter Itaueira is trialling a new variety of mini watermelons in Waitrose.
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ArticleAAA Growers invests in herbs
Kenyan exporter AAA Growers has plans to diversify into fresh herbs and is set to have product commercially available by May.
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ArticleValentine's dip for Morrisons
Prepared fruit supplier Natures Way Foods (NWF) has created a Valentine’s product for Morrisons.
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Guatemala to hold trade event
Ahead of Guatemala signing an EU free trade agreement in May, Agexport, the Guatemalan Exporters' Association, has joined forces with the country's government to hold trade fair Euroexpo to encourage fruit and vegetable companies to trade with the UK and mainland Europe.
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Era of cheap food is over
The era of cheap food is finally over and it will become undeniably obvious that growers need substantial returns to survive, according to Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks.
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ArticlePettitt praises growers
The National Farmers’ Union’s Horticulture Board chair Sarah Pettitt congratulated UK growers at the ADAS/Syngenta Vegetable Industry Conference at the East of England Showground last Wednesday, after they honoured their contracts during the toughest January in 30 years.
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ArticleGarner calls for fresh thinking
Younger consumers need to be the target of the brassica industry, TNS consumer trend expert Ed Garner told delegates at the Brassica Growers’ Biennial Conference and Trade Exhibition.
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Pallet supplier showcases range
Goplasticpallets.com, the UK’s leading independent supplier of plastic pallets and boxes, showcased a selection of plastic field to packhouse products, including hygienic containers, storage trays and boxes that stack, nest and fold, at the Brassica Growers’ Association exhibition.