Exotic fruit news archive – Page 64
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US increases Vietnam dragon fruit imports
Vietnamese dragon fruit exports to the US have seen impressive growth this year, up 12 times on 2009
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Spanish aim for persimon growth
The Spanish persimon industry aims to double the fruit’s consumption in the UK in three years.
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ArticleSpanish persimmon crop damaged by winds
Valencia associations say losses from high winds could total as much as 10,000 tonnes
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ArticleIndia angles for US trade deal
Indian officials hope to discuss US access for Indian grapes, pomegranates and lychees during US President Obama's visit this week
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Tesco begins purple sweet potato
Tesco has begun the sale of a new purple potato just weeks after Sainsury’s introduced Albert Bartlett’s Purple Majesty.
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ArticleWealmoor emerges from trauma to push on with expansion plans
Ahead of next week’s FPJ Conferences - West Midlands event, which takes an in-depth look at the fresh produce supply chain in the region, Elizabeth O’Keefe interviews one of the main players in the Midlands, grower, importer and Re:fresh Fresh Direct Overall Produce Trader of the Year winner, Wealmoor
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Markets show the great diversity of produce trade
October was undoubtedly the month of the markets. Providing that all-important link between global agri-exporters and UK
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ArticleSpain anticipates bumper persimmon crop
Growers are forecasting record production of 50,000 tonnes following good weather and new plantings
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ArticleChilean avos see crop fall
The Chilean Hass Avocado Association (CHAA) has announced its crop forecast for the season with a total of 115,000 tonnes of Hass set to be produced this year, approximately 40 per cent down on last year’s bumper crop.
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ArticleNew US papaya marketer unveiled
Southern Specialties and HLB Tropical Food USA join forces to support ongoing growth in papaya popularity in North America
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ArticleChilli prices spiral
Prices for chilli peppers on UK markets have been running high as demand for the product outstrips supply.
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ArticleVietnamese growers toast beer bug bait
An Australian "bug bait" made from brewery waste is helping Vietnamese dragon fruit growers double their profits
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ArticleAirfreight industry takes off after a turbulent year
It has been a colourful 12 months for those who rely on flying fresh produce into the UK, with rising prices, strikes and a tax rethink topped off with a natural disaster in the shape of the Iceland volcanic ash cloud that famously grounded the sector back in April. Anna Sbuttoni asks what’s next for this fast-moving business
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ArticleNew packaging for Brazilian papayas
Brazilian papaya producers have developed a new engaging packing scheme to help draw children towards the healthy product.
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ArticleSpanish persimmons target North America
Growers are keen to expand their horizons with plans to ship a significant volume to the US and Canada this season
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ArticleDole hits back over pineapple reports
Dole has hit back at allegations levelled at it in a film produced by Consumers International and Guardian Films on the Costa Rican pineapple trade.
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ArticleVietnamese dragon fruit get Chile, Korea access
Chile and South Korea have granted access to Vietnamese dragon fruit, adding momentum to the growing industry
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Total Produce UK relocates head office
Total Produce has announced that its head office in the UK has been relocated to Enterprise Way in Spalding, Lincolnshire.
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ArticleRwanda welcomes investment
COLEACP and the Rwandan government are holding a workshop to promote investment in the country's horticulture sector
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ArticleDeal or no deal?
The number of discount and multi-buy promotions run by retailers has hit record levels in the past year. But, asks Michael Barker, are the supermarkets’ promotional strategies sustainable or will they have no option but to scale back?