Exotic fruit news archive – Page 56
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ArticlePrepared sales boost Bakkavor as UK produce slumps
Bakkavor Group's financial results for 2011 show its prepared produce sales are driving growth but fresh produce sales have slumped by 19 per cent.
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ArticleUS approves Malaysian papayas
The US has approved irradiated Malaysian papayas for commercial sale, and is considering granting access to Chilean gooseberries
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ArticleRecord season for Spanish persimon as sales to UK skyrocket
Spanish persimon sales to the UK have hit record levels with the industry reporting shipments have more than doubled this season.
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ArticleIsrael’s new start
It’s been all change in the Israeli fresh produce market in the past year, with Agrexco’s much-publicised travails opening the door to other exporters to increase share. Tom Bonnett and Michael Barker examine the new state of the country’s industry
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ArticleIsrael’s new start
It’s been all change in the Israeli fresh produce market in the past year, with Agrexco’s much-publicised travails opening the door to other exporters to increase share. Tom Bonnett and Michael Barker examine the new state of the country’s industry
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ArticleSingle product focus gives you wings
Pom Wonderful, the pure Californian pomegranate drink, is barnstorming its way onto the shelves of retailers in major European markets
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Article‘Watermelon’ plums in Morrisons
Morrisons is introducing a new range of plums called “Watermelons” as it looks to meet consumer demand for exotic new fruits.
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ArticleEthnic markets and health benefits boost EU passionfruit imports
The EU has seen an increase in fresh passionfruit imports due to rising demand from ethnic markets and growing awareness of the fruit’s health benefits, a market survey has said.
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ArticlePineapple added to 'typical' shopping basket list
Pineapple is now such a common purchase for British shoppers it has been added to a “typical” basket of items used to calculate the cost of living.
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ArticleEU rules restrict Thai veg volumes
EU Thai vegetable import restrictions are affecting volumes arriving into Europe
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ArticleDrive for healthy cooking
The Hairy Bikers have established themselves as among Britain’s best-loved TV chefs. In an exclusive interview, they tell Frank Grice about their new show, how they plan to save the beetroot and why Lincolnshire is the culinary heartland of the UK
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ArticleInnovation keeps Dutch ahead of the game
With competition from Spain and increasing support for British produce, the Dutch salad industry is going above and beyond to maintain its position within the UK marketplace. Natasha Blok reports
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Morrisons expands with focus on fresh
Sparkling results for Morrisons last week, with further good news that it is going to increase its fresh produce offer by some
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ArticleAsda finds path to exotic success
The recent decline in the exotic market is showing signs of slowing down, and amid that, Asda has achieved strong growth with a shifting emphasis on the way it sells in the category
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ArticleTurners & Growers may increase Fijian exports
T&G looks to export Fijian papaya while heavy rain and flooding causes millions of dollars in damage to vegetable crops
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Pushing boundaries of the traditional offer
Soft citrus, or easy peelers, or whatever retailers decide to call them, are generally on the small side compared with
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ArticleStudy to broaden Colombia’s options
Quarantine barriers in many countries could be lifted for a range of Colombian fruits thanks to the findings of a recent Med fly project
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ArticleHagé International introduces Solentes mix
Greenery subsidiary's produce mix combines exotic and special varieties and is available year-round
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ArticleUniveg takes Fairtrade lychee step
Univeg has commenced exports of Fairtrade South African lychees, with plans to expand sales in the years to come
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ArticleSummer of salad
Lettuce has managed to weather the lack of sun over the past year to maintain momentum and there is optimism that this summer’s events could provide a real sales boost