Exotic fruit news archive – Page 68
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ArticleWealmoor takes Re:fresh top spot
Wealmoor landed the glittering top prize of the Fresh Direct Overall Produce Trader of the Year gong at last night’s Re:fresh awards ceremony.
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ArticleThai produce blazes Harrods trail
The Thai ambassador to the UK toured the food halls of Harrods in a celebration of the country last week, ahead of a summer of promotions for Thai produce including work with Tesco.
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ArticleResearch to boost persimmon exports
Australian researchers have found a way to boost the shelf life of persimmons, in a boost for fruit exporters
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ArticleFirm increases dragon fruit exports
Vietnamese firm Rong Do Company is aiming to boost its US and Japanese dragon fruit exports this month
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'Correct' 5 A DAY questioned
A new study has revealed that staple fruit and veg lines may not provide the best options in attaining your 5 A DAY.
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ArticleUS widens South American papaya access
Papayas from Colombia and Ecuador will be permitted entry into the US from late May onwards
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ArticleObituary: Wealmoor founder Rati Dhanani
Wealmoor Ltd has announced the death on 25 April of its chairman and founder, Rati Dhanani.
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ArticleJapan to take Taiwanese dragon fruit
After almost ten years of negotiations, Taiwanese dragon fruit will finally be available in Japan
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ArticleJapan to accept GM papaya
After a research project that began over 20 years ago, Japan has announced it will accept exports of Hawaiian GM papaya
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ArticleBlue Skies reopens factories
Ready-to-eat produce importer takes advantage of easing of airfreight restrictions following volcanic ash crisis in Europe
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ArticleAsh delays produce by "at least a fortnight"
The impact of the airspace closure across northern Europe due to the volcanic ash cloud on fresh produce could be severe and last for “at least a fortnight”, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA).
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ArticleBlue Skies forced to close facilities
Grounded flights in UK following spread of volcanic ash cloud forces closure of factories in Africa and South America
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ArticleDrought hampering Thai production
A severe drought is hampering fruit and vegetable production in Thailand, and is subsequently impacting trade with China
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ArticleVietnam to ship durian to US
A Dong Nai company is following up on its successes last year by aiming to ship 300 tonnes of durian to the US this season
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ArticleSteady growth in exotics aisle as shopper interest on rise
The last three months have seen the exotics category enjoy relatively good volume growth, with many shoppers returning to the fold and certain lines enjoying a strong start to 2010. However, adverse weather in some growing regions could affect supplies over the next few months. Laura Gould reports
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ArticleGreen fingers encouraged by asparagus sector
Pam Lloyd PR presented its Grow Your Own plans for the 2010 asparagus PR and marketing campaign to the industry at European asparagus symposium Euro Asper 2010 last week.
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ArticleKatie Price puts melons up front
Model and businesswoman Katie Price is to front a new campaign for Brazilian melons, as she hopes to raise consumption of the fruit ahead of the London 2012 Olympics beach volleyball event.
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ArticleA convenient way of life
Fresh produce companies are targeting the convenience sector with gusto and considerable successes are being achieved. Doris Lee Butterworth reports
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ArticleHLB pushes papaya health benefits
Group cites recent study highlighting cancer-fighting properties of papaya leaves as further proof of fruit's health benefits
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Exotics and Fairtrade lines make their presence known
I have often wondered how much extra money Fairtrade producers get, but Fairtrade grape growers in South Africa have received