Exotic fruit news archive – Page 100
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Tesco gives kids food for thought
Tesco supplies a Kent school with exotic fruit to help them learn about the importance of healthy eating and the world.
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Freight-users seek fair deal
Some UK importers feel they are paying the price for substandard security overseas.
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PIP plan in place
The long awaited Pesticides Initiative Programme (PIP) for the benefit of horticulture in developing countries is now up and running.
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Israeli dragon fruit rises in popularity stakes
Importers report an increase in UK demand for Israeli dragon fruit.
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Beacon glows after WDA praise
Beacon Foods receives plaudits from WDA agri-food director. Wynfford James says he is very impressed with the 100-strong firm.
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Early season Israeli exotics arrive in UK
Agrexco receives its first shipments of Israeli produce. The kuobo is one of the more unusual products included this year.
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Science takes on mango fruit fly.
A Brazilian scientist claims he can rid South America of the rampant fruit fly. His new technique will sterilise the pest.
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Selfridges showcase Thai produce
Selfridges came alive in a colourful extravaganza of the best in Thai produce.Shoppers were treated to a wonderful show at the prestigious London store.
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NZ Chioca production rises
Chioca could soon be a favourite in the UK, as New Zealand production of the vegetable is expanding.
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Brazil seeks Chilean expertise
Brazilian horticultural entrepreneurs and agricultural officials have been visiting Chile to study the development of the fruit sector.
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Fisher Fresh Vegetables merges with Fisher Foods
Fisher Fresh Vegetables to join the Fisher Foods chilled produce division from September 1.
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Market still growing in value, says Key Note
the value of the fresh produce market has continued to grow, according to a new report by market analysts Key Note. The increased value comes from sales of value-added produce and more exotic varieties, says the market analysts.
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Capespan increases international basket
Capespan is to market an increasing volume of fruit sourced from non-South african countries. This will include a larger basket of fruit such as mangoes and pineapple.
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Industry acts to save exotics
EU pesticide regulations threaten imports of exotic fruits and vegetables
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Totaal recalls huge success
Last month's AGF-Totaal '99 exhibition attracted 43 per cent more international visitors than the last event in 1997.
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All change on the Preston front
Preston's fruit and vegetable wholesalers move to new purpose-built facility.