Exotic fruit news archive – Page 59
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ArticleTotal’s exotic expansion
Total Exotics has gone from strength to strength since taking over the former Utopia site in Spalding. David Shapley examines the company’s progress and its expectations for its European supply links
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ArticleDole developing new facilities in China
David Murdock confirms recent visit to China, where company is working with the government on new ventures
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Tony Dorey to leave Total Exotics
Tony Dorey, who held the role of development technologist at Total Exotics in the UK, has confirmed that he is to leave the group at the end of the week.
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ArticlePomegranate prices falling at wholesale
The wholesale price of pomegranates in the UK is falling seasonally and is considerably lower than last year.
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New £120,000 sweet potato campaign launched
Scott Farms International has launched consumer-facing promotional campaign for sweet potatoes.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Tesco's Big Price Drop
The following analysis compares fresh fruit prices listed by UK retailer Tesco on MySupermarket.co.uk in weeks 38 and 39
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ArticleTechnology opening new trade channels
Technological advancements in the shipping and logistics sector are opening up new trade possibilities
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ArticleVietnamese dragon fruit exports soar
Vietnamese dragon fruit exports to the US are expected to more than double this year
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ArticleASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA exhibitor spotlights
Asiafruit Magazine provides an overview of some of the exhibitors at this year’s ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA trade show
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ArticleMexican avocado industry makes advances
The Mexican avocado industry is amongst the first to benefit from a new initiative made possible through Mexico Calidad Suprema (MCS) certification scheme ensuring good agricultural practices.
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ArticleDirectors face trial over pineapple drugs shipment
Two former fresh produce directors have been remanded in custody until January 2012 to face trial after a drugs bust in January.
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Exotic fruit market hit by another round of decline
The exotic fruit market has taken a hit during the recession and many fear that the worst is yet to come. Declining in value and volume each quarter, the category needs to turn it around and fast. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports
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ArticleKitten purrs for fresh produce
Former Atomic Kitten singer and MasterChef winner Liz McClarnon is the latest high profile figure to step into the world of fresh produce. In the first in a new series throwing the spotlight on celebrities and healthy eating, Alex Lawson talks to McClarnon, star of Legally Blonde, The Musical, to discuss her work with G’s Marketing and succeeding in the kitchen
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ArticleJapanese persimmons face challenging season
Japanese persimmon exporters are facing the challenge of selling a big crop into Asian markets weary of the safety of produce from that country
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ArticleSalmonella prompts FDA-Mexico collaboration
The joint effort aims to find the sources of contamination in Mexican papayas and improve food safety systems
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ArticleMajor Brazil presence for Fruit Attraction
Spanish exhibition to feature swathe of Brazilian companies as part of greatly increased Latin American presence
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ArticleSmuggling concerns Pakistani exporters
Reports of major fruit smuggling from Pakistan to Iran has caused anxieties on both sides
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ArticlePapaya recall prompts tougher import checks
The US Food and Drug Administration has increased its checks on papayas crossing the border from Mexico in the wake of the latest US salmonella outbreak
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ArticleChilean Hass volumes to fall
Chilean Hass avocado production is five to 10 per cent down on its predicted yield this coming season, adding to a general shortage of the fruit on the global market.
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A touch of glamour for the supermarket vegetable aisle
When on the look-out for new lines, I am indebted to those retailers that are now hanging out shelf barkers to proclaim the