Exotic fruit news archive – Page 97
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ArticleWinter hots up for Israel
As UK temperatures start to fall, prospects are hotting up for Israeli winter lines, particularly sweet potatoes, in light of European shortages and poor availability from the US. Emma Hatfield talks to Israeli producers and exporters to catch up on the latest news from Israel on conventional and organic lines.
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ArticleJO Sims announces Westfalia link-up
JO Sims has announced a new agreement with South African company Westfalia.
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ArticleMoroccan innovation
Although Morocco's climate is perfect for the production of green beans, at Guernikako constant investment in facilities, and a unique method of production make all the difference when it comes to enhancing shelf-life and flavour. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleStePac Xtends its portfolio
StePac is a modified atmosphere and modified humidity packaging company, which specialises in facilitating global fresh-produce transactions through innovative packaging and support services. Through its patented Integrated Post Harvest System, the company is geared to serve the entire fresh produce supply chain, from grower to consumer. It has recently opened a US base, in Phoenix, Arizona. Tommy Leighton reports.
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ArticleCarluccio's Caffe culture
Commendatore Antonio Carluccio shares his celebrated passion for mushrooms with the Mushroom Bureau at his mushroom market in central London.
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Cheftec gives Beacon the wedge
Demand for char-grilled pepper quarters and wedges for pizza toppings and sandwich fillings has prompted award-winning fresh
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ArticleThe Abar Solution
Throughout October the Journal is featuring a weekly series examining the latest developments in produce machinery. This week Abar Automation reveals its development of a line of robotic pick and place systems to handle a range of fruit and vegetables. Meanwhile, a rising demand for pizza toppings has prompted Beacon Foods to invest in new machinery.
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ArticlePineapples continue strong performance
A recent letter to The Times suggested that pineapples were first introduced to UK dining tables around 1534, well over 100 years earlier than previously documented. Needless to say the industry has changed a bit since then. Tommy Leighton talks to JP Fruits and Compagnie Fruitiere for the latest news on the UK market.
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ArticleSweet moves into sales at Beacon
Robert Sweet is taking on a new sales role with fast-growing ingredients specialist Beacon Foods.
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ArticleSmall growers fear GAP barriers
ColeACP voices concern about effect of EurepGAP on small producers.
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ArticlePerks of the fruit trade
Andrew Perks of DJ Perks & Sons was the lucky winner in Bristol Fruit Sales promotion.
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Presenting pre-pack trail-blazers
Presenting fruit in a mixed pack is not new. Papaya and limes have blazed the trail and are available from most retailers. But in Sainsbury's I came across a truly exotic pack of no fewer than seven fruits, admittedly reduced to £1.59, writes the Journal's David Shapley in his regular retail column.
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ArticleProgress with PIP
The Pesticides Initiative Programme (PIP) ñ funded by the EU in support of the ACP (African, Caribbean and Pacific) export sector in its efforts to cope with Europe's food quality and safety regulations ñ has reached the half-way stage. Two years after the start of the programme, applications to PIP now represent more than 50 per cent by volume of total fruit and vegetables exported from the ACP countries to Europe. This represents 200,000 tonnes of produce annually, with a value of some 185 million euros.
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ArticleSaphir predicts production downturn
Nick Saphir told Cape Town delegates that the growth in fresh prodcue production will slow this decade.
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ArticlePIP protocols set for launch
Six crop protocols developed under the Pesticides Initiative Programme (PIP) of the EU-African-Caribbean-Pacific liaison committee (ColeACP) are ready for launch next month.
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ArticleMangoes move up ladder
Produce-savvy consumers are demanding more from their mangoes than ever before and with seasonality, fairtrade and speciality types climbing high on the list of priorities, the race is on for suppliers and retailers to keep up with an increasingly sophisticated demand. Emma Hardy reports.
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ArticleBristol Fruit Sales in major shake-up
West Country wholesaler and catering supplier Bristol Fruit Sales has invested heavily in a major restructure.
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Packaging Automation seals Blue Skies deal
Packaging Automation has sold four of its machines to Blue Skies Products
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ArticleMushrooms in a squeeze
The tough conditions that the mushroom industry has been operating within in recent years show no sign of abating. Competition is as fierce as ever particularly from the Netherlands and Poland. But rest assured UK growers are not going to give up ñ not yet anyway. John Broy reports.
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Tastes of Anglia goes exotic
Tastes of Anglia has seen a trend towards the production of new, exciting and innovative food and drin