Exotic fruit news archive – Page 83
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EU raids fruit importers amid cartel suspicions
The European Commission carried out a number of anti-trust raids at the premises of various producers and importers of exotic fresh fruits between Wednesday and Friday last week.
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ArticlePlain sailing at Arbor
Although it is used to being a behind-the-scenes kind of business, branding specialist Arbor London found itself thrust into the limelight in May this year when it picked up a Re:fresh gong for its innovative Brussels sprouts marketing campaign. Laura Gould caught up with the team seven months later to find out what they have been up to in the interim, and what plans are bubbling in the pipeline
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Deck the aisles with berries, avocados and salads
We are not yet into December, but there are already crackers and mulled wine popping up around fresh produce departments and
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ArticlePublic thumbs up for Spanish exotics
Foods from Spain gained useful insight into public perception of Spanish exotic fruits when it gave demonstrations of cherimoya and persimmon to members of the public at the Taste Spain festival at Borough Market.
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ArticleSpanish exotics find a home
The Spanish cherimoya and persimmon crops date back as far as the 18th century, but it is only now that these Spanish exotic lines are beginning to make an impact on the UK market. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports from the main growing areas of cherimoya and persimmon in Spain.
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ArticleIsrael bumps up the volume
From citrus to root vegetables, a multitude of Israeli winter fruit and vegetables are amongst the staples of many UK consumers from September until the end of April. The UK is traditionally a strong performer for Israeli growers and exporters, and, with a good production season underway, this year will be no exception. Elizabeth O’Keefe reports.
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ArticleResearch gives guava boost
New research into the nutritional content of guava has shown it is higher in antioxidants than previously thought and could join the ranks of superfoods such as blueberries, broccoli and pomegranates.
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Turning traditional sources on their heads
i am not quite sure if it’s a case of “using a sprat to catch a mackerel”, but Tesco is launching one of the
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ArticleTotal focuses on local
Having settled into its new premises in Sighthill, the Edinburgh division of Total Produce is eyeing up a series of opportunities. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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Exotic fruit causes a Greenhouse Sensation in Mawdesley
Many a summer has been spent picking your own strawberries - but a greenhouse in Mawdesley, Lancashire, wants visitors to pick something altogether more exotic.
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ArticleFruit Logistica pulls off first show in Asia
Fruit Logistica made its way to Asia for its first ever trade show in the Far East, in Bangkok, last week.
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ArticleWells welcomes Malet Azoulay takeover
The management of Katope’s UK operation, Malet Azoulay UK, have welcomed the announcement that the firm has been acquired by Belgian-based Univeg group.
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ArticleOranges not the only fruit for vitamin C
World Cancer Research Fund nutritionist Becky Day has drawn up a guide to tell consumers how much vitamin C is contained in different fruit and vegetables.
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New lines from Yorkshire Plants
Yorkshire Plants will be showing new lines at Four Oaks, which will include a range of ornamental container trees, unusual conifers, shrubs and patio standards.
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Dean damage extends
Initial reports from the agricultural authorities in Mexico and Belize suggest that Hurricane Dean has affected banana, citrus and papaya production.
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ArticleWhere has all the talent gone?
The fresh produce industry’s appetite for graduates is starving its workforce. Skills councils and recruitment agencies alike are urging fresh produce companies to realise that vocationally trained employees are just as valuable as university graduates. Elizabeth O’Keefe finds out that it is just a matter of supplying the right skills.
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ArticlePromoting the interests of UK flowers and plants
Andrea Caldecourt took over as chief executive of the Flowers & Plants Association earlier this year. She talks to Emma Haslett about her hopes for the future of the organisation, her route into the industry and the importance of good promotion.
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Bakkavör buys Exotic Farm Produce
The Bakkavör Group has acquired the Exotic Farm Produce (EFP) group. The deal was announced on Tuesday, after more than six months of negotiation.
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ArticleEvolution of ethnicity
Ethnic diversity in the UK has never been greater and, with the rise of fusion food fuelling adventurous tastes, fresh produce traditionally associated with specific communities is making the leap into the mainstream market. Anna Sbuttoni and Alexandra Brzezicka report.
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ArticleCherimoyas land own campaign
Cherimoyas are to be promoted in the UK for the first time this season, as part of Foods from Spain’s fresh produce promotion.