Exotic fruit news archive – Page 54
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ArticleDel Monte expands Philippine plantations
Del Monte Fresh Produce is to invest US$60m in developing a huge banana plantation in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao
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ArticleNiche lines fuel exotics growth
An increase in both purchase frequency and trip volume is helping get some real momentum in the exotics category, where a number of niche lines are selling well
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ArticleIndonesian mangosteen bound for Australia
Indonesia is hoping to start exporting mangosteen to Australia for the first time from October
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ArticleAtemoya opportunity for Canada
Taiwanese exporter Lytone Enterprise aims to boost its atemoya shipments to Canada using its proprietary post harvest technology
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ArticleNew juice drink contains unique sugar
Del Monte is set to launch its first range of juice drinks using Stevia, a natural South American-grown sweetener
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ArticleNew juice drink contains unique sugar
Del Monte is set to launch its first range of juice drinks using Stevia, a natural South American-grown sweetener that is 250 times sweeter than regular sugars.
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ArticleUniveg Katopé enjoys successful promotion
Group says campaign with major UK supermarket to raise awareness of certain exotic products has been a success
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ArticleCatering for connoisseurs
How do you source the best pomegranates on the planet, and can you really justify selling cherries for £200 per kilo? Lisa Kjellsson pays a visit to the foodhalls in Harrods and Selfridges to find out
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ArticleIndependent thinking
Away from the multiples the independent retail trade is finding ways to evolve and thrive. David Shapley reports from Surrey on how the sector has found its niche
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Origins of produce are in the spotlight
More and more volume fruit packs including avocados, cherries and strawberries are arriving on the retail shelf. Initial
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ArticleDrought damages Pakistan lychee crop
Around 70 per cent of Pakistan's lychee crop has been damaged by a prolonged dry spell and water shortage
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ArticleBetter balance for bananas
Traditionally the bloodiest battleground for supermarket price wars, the banana category has seen an uplift in retail prices in the past week
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ArticleSmall is beautiful
Despite being smaller than its competitors, Western International has carved out an important role for itself and has a loyal customer base that relies on the market for a range of exotics. Lisa Kjellsson report
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ArticleEducating Bradford
St James wholesale market is more than a business, it’s a community resource and with continued investment it plans to create a bright future for traders and the city’s young people. Samantha Lyster reports
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ArticleMarket forces
Around the country there is a thriving wholesale scene. Kathy Hammond reports on the current state of play
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ArticlePutting the soul into summer greens
From soul food cooking to Gok Wan’s Chinese revolution in the nation’s kitchens, summer greens are back on the menu. Samantha Lyster reports
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ArticleVeg sales defy rainy outlook
At first glance the vegetable sales figures look little more than stable, but beneath the top-line numbers, several crops are performing very well
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ArticleHLB launches rambutan offer
The group's rambutans will be promoted at several US supermarkets in the coming weeks to introduce the exotic fruit to the market
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ArticleBrazilian papayas set to rebound
With the crop recovering from inclement weather, the market can expect sufficient volume from Brazil over the next six months
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ArticleMexico’s fresh focus on UK
Given its geographic closeness, it is little wonder most of Mexico’s fresh produce goes to the US, but the UK and Europe are becoming increasingly attractive alternatives. Steven Maxwell reports