Exotic fruit news archive – Page 55
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ArticleNew award for world produce
The World Food Awards has added a new category to its prestigious competition for ethnic food.
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ArticleSpitalfields tenants slam BBC portrayal
The BBC’s documentary about New Spitalfields Market has received mixed reviews from tenants, some of whom have claimed it made their market seem like it was failing.
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ArticleJapanese April imports fall
Unsettled weather dulled import demand in Japan in April, market report reveals
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ArticleCanary Islands: Canaries’ sunny outlook
The Canary Islands have a longstanding trading partnership with the UK, with strong supply of salads in particular. Kathy Hammond looks at the development of the relationship
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ArticleRichard Jones: Richard Jones expands with Bridge buy
Two of the oldest businesses on Manchester Market have come together this week to strengthen the supply of a wide range of produce. Michael Barker reports
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ArticleTalking shop
Former Tesco CEO Sir Terry Leahy, who spearheaded the extraordinary growth of the supermarket, speaks exclusively to Stephen Milton about the realities of fresh produce retail, from the office to the shop floor
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ArticleBrits get a taste for the exotic
The exotics market has experienced growth, both in value and volume terms, but insiders warn the figures don’t tell the full story
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ArticleThe 'Godfather' of fruit retires
Covent Garden stalwart Peter Fowler retires this week after half a century in the trade and 26 years to the day since he took over the C&C business.
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ArticleThe sky's the limit
A number of challenges and continued question marks by some consumers over the need to airfreight fresh produce have made this a tough year for importers. But despite that the sector continues to innovate and invest, as Fiona Keating reports
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ArticleCertification boon for Tex Starr Distributing
The firm’s Royal Star & Sun Crest papayas, grown in Mexico, have received GFS certification
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ArticleCaribe recalls Mexican papayas
The US importer’s Caribeña-branded Maradol papayas from Mexico could be tainted with salmonella, alerts the USDA
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ArticleThe pear that thinks it's an apple
A new variety of pear that looks and tastes like an apple is being launched into M&S.
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ArticleGreen Fingers
Horticulturalist and fresh produce devotee Alan Titchmarsh discusses the challenge of keeping the public turned on to fresh produce with Stephen Milton
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ArticleGovernment tells industry to diversify amidst standoff
Philippine government shows little support for banana industry amidst standoff with China over disputed islands
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ArticlePutting east London on the map
As New Spitalfields Market approaches its 21st anniversary, traders are looking to the future and the opportunities it presents. Lisa Kjellsson reports
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ArticleFears for Philippine banana exports to China
Filipino banana industry concerned territorial dispute could jeopardise exports into China
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A welcome splash of colour on the shelf
Colours play a major part in influencing customer choice, and when something packaged differently from the norm arrives it is
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ArticleAvocados unveil growth plan
One of the more well-known exotics, avocados have been making their way into the UK consumer’s shopping basket in recent years. Elizabeth O’Keefe looks at their latest prospects
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ArticleFruit deal to boost Malaysia-China trade
Malaysia’s FAMA has signed an MoU with China’s national wholesale association to develop fruit exports to the market
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ArticleFirst RSA Sharon fruit shipped
The first Sharon fruit of the 2012 season will appear on retail shelves in the UK and Canada towards the end of the month