Exotic fruit news archive – Page 87
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Selling sustainability in an attractive fashion
Nico Roozen, director of Dutch development organisation Solidaridad, pioneered the concept of Fairtrade. To mark the 10th anniversary of the first Fairtrade banana export to the UK this month, he talks to Elspeth Waters about his future expectations.
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ArticleRed hot winter for Israel
The UK arms of Israeli exporters are no longer solely handlers of Israeli product, as they respond to the demand for 12-month market presence. But now is the time to talk about their home-grown crop and Kathy Hammond finds out what the UK market can expect.
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ArticleSunkist adds buzz in US citrus industry
Bee Sweet Citrus has signed up to become the newest member of Sunkist Growers.
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ArticleSpania Fresh stays in focus
The Canary Islands has not had an easy time of late. But one company that is determined to show its commitment is Spania Fresh Canarias SL. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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ArticlePersimmon sales to soar
Persimmon is expected to prove popular with UK consumers this season as sales of unusual fresh fruits have soared, according to Foods from Spain.
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ArticleTransatlantic connections
We speak the same language and share many cultural practices, especially in terms of food. But how do the UK and US regard one another when it comes to fresh produce trade? Elspeth Waters reports.
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Butternut squash a hit at Beacon Foods
Butternut squash, beetroot and apples are in popular demand at Beacon Foods as it gears up for autumn and winter.
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ArticleCatering for a new client base
MTEX, the Israeli-owned citrus, grape, exotics and potato specialist, has set up a new division to target the fastest growing customer segment in the UK, foodservice. Tommy Leighton talks to MTEX UK managing director Dov Warmen and MTEX UK Foodservice manager Hannes Martin.
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ArticleWeather woes for fancy leaves
The northern French and UK seasons for exotic lettuce are proving an “unmitigated disaster” according to suppliers in the sector.
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ArticleMIS a hit in data game
Market data is an invaluable tool for modern-day fresh produce companies to sharpen their business acumen. Lincolnshire-based Market Intelligence Services (MIS) is at the forefront of this information wave, with its eye firmly fixed on retail prices charged for fresh produce across the country. The company’s David Tebbutt tells Emma Twyning exactly what MIS can offer a business
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Bryan reflects on three fun decades in trade
Agrexco’s projects manager, Terry Bryan, is bowing out after 30 years of service to the company. He talks to Elspeth Waters about the prospect of retirement and what he has learned and loved about his life in the fresh produce industry
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A stickler’s mission: Do the colours live up to claims?
There is no doubt that fruit and vegetables add a lot of colour to the lives of both retailers and customers. But I sometimes
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ArticleColombian exporter strengthens organic offer
Established Colombian exporter of exotic fruit, herbs and vegetables, Frutexpo, is looking to develop the country’s organic sector, following growing demand for its produce in the UK and Europe.
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ArticleTerror alert compromises imports
Air-freighted imports have been severely disrupted and fresh produce has allegedly been left sitting on runways for hours, following the foiled terrorist plot which brought all UK airports to a standstill last week.
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ArticleSoaking up the sun
The sun has shone on sweetcorn production in the UK and on the continent this season. The hottest July on record has simultaneously stressed the crop and sparked demand and as the golden cobs prove a barbecue favourite, UK suppliers are looking forward to a strong peak season. Anna Sbuttoni reports.
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ArticleData good for digestion
To subscribe or not to subscribe? When it comes to market data, there seems to be a dichotomy between those who buy everything going and those who boycott the concept altogether. So, are those in the know any better off? Elspeth Waters reports.
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ArticleWatermelons square up at Tesco
Square watermelons are set to hit Tesco stores across the UK in October.
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All singing, all dancing - cherries on parade
there’s no doubt that cherries are a favourite fruit, both in terms of customer demand and for retailers, because of the
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Mushroom added to anti-cancer arsenal
An exotic mushroon could be a secret weapon in the fight against cancer, according to research by the University of Boston.
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ArticleKiwifruit packs a punch
The UK market is a trusty magnet for kiwifruit and with some producers keen to advance their market presence further, Doris Lee Butterworth talks to leading players in the southern hemisphere and Europe about their respective campaigns.