Exotic fruit news archive – Page 82

  • A cut above
    Article

    A cut above

    2008-03-07T09:36:49Z

    The fresh-cut industry is thriving, and while fresh-cut fruit, salad and vegetables are still a developing category in the UK, the industry points out the best is yet to come. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.

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    Bournemouth to host new food festival

    2008-03-06T16:01:01Z

    Bournemouth is to host its first food festival on July 12-13, focusing on regional and national food.

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    Reading small print could cut consumer confusion

    2008-02-29T08:31:14Z

    I must confess to never having read the small print when it comes to the descriptive minutiae of EU standards for fruit and

  • Exotic flavour in Berlin
    Article

    Exotic flavour in Berlin

    2008-02-15T14:01:01Z

    Exotics specialists were out in full force in Berlin last week, with some even exhibiting their country’s wares for the very first time.

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    Valentine’s Day sparks new interest for produce aisles

    2008-02-15T09:24:21Z

    Increased visibility of champagne, chocolates and flowers in the multiples means only one thing - Valentine’s Day, one

  • Consumers keen to take further leap into the unknown
    Article

    Consumers keen to take further leap into the unknown

    2008-02-15T09:24:14Z

    While other categories may be struggling to pick up new punters, growth in exotics is far from abating, and consumer taste is, if anything, leaning towards the more adventurous, writes Laura Gould.

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    Brazil set to make an impact in Berlin

    2008-02-07T11:01:01Z

    A whole host of Brazilian fruit companies are preparing to present their products and services at the Fruit Logistica trade show in Berlin, from February 7-9.

  • Spudzilla crashes in at Tesco
    Article

    Spudzilla crashes in at Tesco

    2008-02-05T08:01:02Z

    Super-sized spuds have hit the shelves in 120 Tesco stores across the UK this week.

  • Clouds clearing over Colombia
    Article

    Clouds clearing over Colombia

    2008-02-01T14:00:13Z

    The clouds of uncertainty that have long enveloped Colombia and those who would do business with the South American nation have not cleared completely as we enter 2008, but they are dispersing rapidly. Political stability, economic growth and an improving social agenda are moving Colombia upwards in the mind of international commerce, and the fresh produce industry is likely to be one of the major beneficiaries. Tommy Leighton reports.

  • Nigel Jenney
    Article

    A year to buck the trends

    2008-02-01T13:59:19Z

    Eight of the UK fresh produce industry’s key players tell FPJ readers their predictions for 2008.

  • Look east
    Article

    Look east

    2008-02-01T13:58:36Z

    South East Asia may face formidable competition from overseas producers to supply the UK and European markets, but producers are hoping for more opportunities in 2008 and beyond. Doris Lee Butterworth looks at recent developments.

  • Mushroom sector at 35-year low
    Article

    Mushroom sector at 35-year low

    2008-01-25T10:28:52Z

    The mushroom sector faces an unpredictable year, as exchange rates, soaring oil prices and the Agricultural Wages Board Order all conspire to severely impact on grower returns. Insiders predict that unless prices rise sharply over the next few weeks, there could be a distinct shortage of product on the shelves throughout 2008. Laura Gould reports.

  • Meir Ben-Artzy
    Article

    Mor weathers tough sharonfruit season

    2008-01-22T10:01:01Z

    It is the middle of the season for sharonfruit specialist Mor International, with supplies kicking off last October and due to wind up at the end of March.

  • Israel’s finest gather at Tel Aviv forum
    Article

    Israel’s finest gather at Tel Aviv forum

    2008-01-18T09:47:11Z

    Israeli fresh produce exporters, farmers, technology companies and agricultural bigwigs arrived en masse in Tel Aviv last week for the 18th outing of the country’s annual Agro-Mashov trade fair. Laura Gould was among the visitors.

  • This year's asparagus campaign logo
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    Asparagus campaign targets men

    2008-01-15T08:01:02Z

    This year’s national PR asparagus campaign will target men aged between 25 and 40 years old in an attempt to get a whole new section of the UK population eating the spears.

  • Spuds we all like
    Article

    The freshinfo year - December

    2007-12-31T11:01:02Z

    EU raids target banana cartel... Price rigging accusations... St Nicholas delivers gifts to Tesco customers... The produce year ends as it begun, with all the latest news and information on your favourite website. Happy New Year! Keep reading in 2008.

  • Asda fronts up to Competition Commission
    Article

    The freshinfo year - August

    2007-12-29T10:01:01Z

    Bomfords parts sold off... Competition Commission closes in on supplier abuse... Peter Wensak into voluntary administration... Chilly in Chile... What else rocked your boat in August?

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    Offices are ripe for the taking

    2007-12-21T12:14:16Z

    By Aled Bately

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    Guava without skin better for blood sugar

    2007-12-11T16:01:01Z

    Researchers in India have found Guava can have a negative effect on blood sugar levels if consumed along with its skin.

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    Retailers launch ubiquitous Christmas offensive

    2007-12-06T16:47:43Z

    As far as the retailers are concerned, the holiday buying spree has most definitely arrived. As I walked the supermarket