Exotic fruit news archive – Page 61
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Del Monte lands pineapple prize
The Del Monte Gold extra sweet pineapple has been given one of the 661 Superior Taste awards handed out by the International Taste & Quality Institute (iTQi) this year.
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ArticleJapan loses appetite for fruit
Japanese households are eating less fruit since the March earthquake, recent figures suggest
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ArticleKenyan sweet potato production expands
A Kenyan export initiative is to see the country’s sweet potato production increase.
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Linked sales and promos as summer season kicks in
Strawberries may well be one of the best impulse buys, but there are plenty of signs that retailers are using every other
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ArticleExotic Farm Produce operations cease
Bakkavör subsidiary Exotic Farm Produce (EFP) has been forced to close its doors citing inflationary pressure.
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ArticleRoyal Star rises in the west
Tex Starr Distributing in south Texas has launched a new sweet papaya variety, Royal Star.
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ArticleMalaysia promotes durian production
Malaysia is looking to increase durian production in light of recent indications China would soon allow imports of the fruit
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ArticleTex Starr unveils Royal Star Papaya
From July onwards the Texan importer-distributor will exclusively supply a new papaya variety with a competitive edge
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ArticleNew Spitalfields turns 20
It has been exactly 20 years since New Spitalfields Market moved to east London and came into its own as one of the capital’s key food hubs and a specialist in the widest variety of fruit and vegetables. Anna Sbuttoni marks the anniversary
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ArticleChinese borders may open to Malaysian durian
China may soon allow imports of Malaysian durian following a visit to the country by the Chinese premier
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ArticleBigger Sharon fruit crop for South Africa
Recent industry expansion is set to mean a greater volume of the fruit is available for sale on the domestic market, says SFOSA
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ArticleVBM in new ownership deal
Chilean exotics and soft-fruit exporter Vital Berry Marketing (VBM) has announced a change in ownership.
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Big and small find a place in new world of marketing
There sometimes seem to be no bounds to the imagination that drives fresh produce marketing. It was not that long ago when
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ArticleSweet potatoes hit the big time
Sweet potatoes are a great example of how a niche vegetable can become part of the mainstream. Doris Lee Butterworth reports
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ArticleMack invests in British to boost domestic production
Supermarket supplier Mack has announced a major plan of investment in the UK soft-fruit, stonefruit and exotic fruit sectors as it looks to reinvigorate its reputation as a leading supplier of home-grown produce.
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ArticleWeather affects Thai mangosteen production
Cold and wet weather is creating uncertainty around the Thai mangosteen season
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ArticleCanada opens to Panama papayas
The first exports of papayas from Panama are due to get underway to the Canadian market this year
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ArticleBrazilian papayas make capital gains
Papaya tastings are set to take place at major multiples across London.
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ArticleIsraeli pomegranate juice launches in UK
Moshel starts importing 'super-premium' 100 per cent pure pomegranate juice from Galilee mountains of Israel
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ArticleUS gives rambutan the green light
Vietnam and Malaysia have been given the all clear to send fresh rambutan to the US, provided certain protocols are met