Exotic fruit news archive – Page 65
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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?
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ArticleExport growth for Fijian papayas
Fijian papaya grower-exporter Produce Specialties is hoping to take advantage of new flight routes to expand exports
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ArticleKenyans eye opportunities in France
During a Kenyan delegation to Rungis, numerous opportunities were identified for Kenyan exports to the French market
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Fluctuations in price prove a tricky prospect in exotics trade
Price fluctuations on several key products have proved a key, recurring theme over the last three months in the exotics category. Alex Lawson studies the market and talks to key figures across the wide-ranging exotics sector
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ArticleVietnam disillusioned with GAP
Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) schemes aren't delivering higher returns to growers, say Vietnamese dragon fruit producers
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ArticleFurther growth for Asia Fruit Logistica
20 per cent rise in visitor numbers confirmed the Hong Kong event as the Asia-Pacific produce trade's must-attend event
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ArticleNew crane gives Ecuador fruit a lift
Installation of third Gottwald crane at the Port of Guayaquil's container terminal set to boost handling of export shipments
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ArticleLapanday president moves on
Federico Vasquez is leaving his role at the helm of the Philippines’ leading independent banana company to join Chiquita in Ecuador
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ArticleVietnam dragon fruit exports soar
Exports of Vietnamese dragon fruit to the US have quadrupled so far this year, compared to last, while shipments to Japan have tripled
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ArticleSpanish persimmon to make US debut
DO Kaki Ribera del Xúquer and Anecoop to make first shipments to North America next month
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A lot of rubbish is talked on the issue of food waste
The BBC’s Great Rubbish Menu last week confirmed my view that the baby has finally been thrown out with the bath water!
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ArticleGrowing demand boosts Calavo profit
US avocado distributor says profit more than doubled as avocado, tomato and papaya demand increased
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UK melons cause a stir
Home-grown melons have hit wholesale markets across the UK with Britain increasingly showing a taste for exotic crops.
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ArticleWhen East meets West: growing the Asian link
The relationship between the UK and the fast-growing economies of Asia will become increasingly interlinked in the future. This will see produce flowing in greater volumes from the likes of India, China and Thailand to the EU and UK market. The other way, there will be a rise in key unique services, technologies, training and education from the West being sought in Asia to accelerate their supply chain development. Rebecca Lewis from Promar International picks up on some emerging trends
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ArticlePakistani mangoes reach M&S
European firms are considering boosting Pakistani mango imports after trial imports by sea reached Marks & Spencer and Morrisons successfully.
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ArticleKorea eyes Colombian dragonfruit
Phytosanitary status has been granted to Colombia following a successful visit by experts from the Asian nation
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ArticleAgrexco begins pitaya exports
The Israeli exporter Agrexco is set to begin exports of its pitaya, which are available continuously until February.
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ArticleJapanese persimmons face tests
Lower crop yields and increased competition mean it could be a tough year for Japanese persimmon exporters
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ArticleCourt rules in favour of Zespri in kiwi case
New Zealand’s High Court has ruled in favour of kiwifruit marketer Zespri in the case brought against it by Turners & Growers (T&G).
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Abundant produce on show in stores during the summer
While produce shelves are still groaning under the weight of summer fruit, a visit to some of Kent’s orchards last week