Exotic fruit news archive – Page 91
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ArticleOrganic growth driven by fruit and veg
Fruit and vegetables are dominating the European scene when it comes to organics, while exotic and tropical organic fruit are tipped to be the stars of the future, according to a new report
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ArticleSainsbury's claims a first with UK kiwifruit
UK-grown kiwifruit is set to go on sale for the first time next year, Sainsbury’s has claimed.
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ArticleThailand eyes rich pickings
Attempts to bolster Thailand’s fruit trade are meeting with some success. Doris Lee Butterworth finds out more
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ArticleRelocation, relocation, relocation
The horticulture wholesale market has been a fixture of Birmingham for 30 years and few could deny it has served the city well. But as modern life continues to blossom left, right and centre, some say the city-centre’s development is being held back by its presence, while the market itself has seen better days. However, with tenants’ leases set to expire in 2009 most are starting to ask themselves if it is a question of ‘make do and mend’ or time to be moving on. Elspeth Waters reports.
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ArticleGreenvale Peruses Andes
Through continual research and investment in its potato lines, Greenvale AP continues to expand its portfolio by developing innovative new commercial varieties for the UK market, writes Anabella de Sousa.
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ArticleBritish asparagus success
Asparagus growers are celebrating what they described as an outstanding season, during which sales doubled.
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ArticleMelons weather volatile climate
Mother Nature has disrupted the Spanish season but other producers are hoping they’ll stay on track. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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ArticleEnhancement of an industry
We all know fruit and vegetables are the key component of a healthy diet. But with nutrition-based horticultural research still in its infancy, it is too soon to say just how beneficial they could be. However, with dedicated projects on the increase, it may not be long before we can buy nutrient-enhanced produce, helping us to harness its healthy powers to the full. Elspeth Waters reports.
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ArticleChampions of kiwifruit
In the second of our kiwifruit profiles, the Journal takes a look at the situation in New Zealand. While Zespri and HortResearch are championing new varieties, and the country looks forward to hosting the next international Kiwi symposium, Redbridge WorldFresh has turned its attention elsewhere this year.
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Sainsbury's aims for convenience on exotics
Sainsbury's is hoping to expand its exotic offer into the convenience sector with the launch of ready-to-eat packs of coconut and pomegranate.
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Napier runway plan threatens Hawke’s Bay fruit
Fruit growers in New Zealand’s Hawke's Bay have highlighted the biosecurity risk as being too big to justify an international airport at Napier.
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ArticleThe appeal of summer
Summer eating is all about colourful fruit and salad selections. This year, to meet demand and increase consumption, retailers will be appealing to consumers by maximising availability and introducing new lines, to suit a variety of shoppers and occasions, writes Elspeth Waters.
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ArticleIt’s plastic fantastic
In this week’s focus on packaging, the Journal discovers the latest designs and materials being used to produce punnets suitable for every fresh produce requirement.
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Feral kiwifruit threat
Kiwifruit growing wild in New Zealand as a result of birds feeding on reject fruit or it being used as animal feed is now a long-term problem in the country.
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Exotic fillip for Jamaican sector
Jamaican exotics producers given a $269,000 funding boost.
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ArticleNew Dutch Morrisons facility open
Morrisons has officially opened its newly enlarged vegetable and fruit packing plant in the Netherlands.
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ArticleBest of the rest
Foods from Spain’s promotional campaign in the UK focuses on the products and regions that are covered earlier in this supplement. But there is much more besides and here is a round-up of the best of the rest.
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ArticleCameroon power
Cameroon is a major agricultural powerhouse on the African continent. It is one of the largest world producers of coffee and cocoa as well as bananas and is a leading exporter of fresh fruits and vegetables to the European Union, only surpassed by Côte d’Ivoire.
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ArticleGras geared up for promo
With the British asparagus season in full flow this week, the vegetable is receiving a lot of attention. In the first of a series of profiles on asparagus, Elspeth Waters looks at the promotional activity in store for the season.