Exotic fruit news archive – Page 104
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Kiwis set to fly into Sainsbury’s
If you happen to know a New Zealander living in this country, the theory is that he or she will soon be off to their local
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ArticleIrish decline mirrors UK
The Irish mushroom industry is in a period of decline, as grower numbers continue to decrease and major consolidation takes place across the sector.
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ArticlePorts look for security
The UK ports industry is the largest in Europe in terms of total tonnage handled. Emma Hatfield looks at how the sector measures up when dealing with new legislation for security and the difficulties currently being encountered in enlarging container port capacity.
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ArticleWaveney’s united strength
Kicking off this week’s focus, David Shapley finds a collective approach has been the salvation of Waveney Mushrooms, a six strong co-operative based in Norfolk.
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ArticleI am the mushroom man
Kicking off this week’s focus on mushrooms, New Covent Garden’s very own mushroom man Phill Dean tells Anabella de Sousa that he is still exuberant after four decades marketing the product.
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ArticleNew mango hits UK shelves
Wealmoor Ltd has introduced a new mango variety into the UK from its own farms in The Gambia.
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ArticleBritish asparagus booms
Six UK companies that grow, market and distribute asparagus have jointly funded a national PR campaign to promote the British 2004 Asparagus Season - Barfoots, Bomfords, Exotic Farm Produce, Kitchen Garden Produce, Mack Multiples and Tuddenham Hall.
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ArticleBeacon pumpkin up the volumes
Roasted and char-grilled diced pumpkin from specialist fresh and exotic ingredients supplier Beacon Foods are likely to feature in a host of British food products this autumn.
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ArticleJuicy Orchard growth
In 2003 the Freshly squeezed juice market continued to grow. The consensus is that this is fuelled in part by the rising media focus on health and well being and Orchard House Foods hopes to take full advantage.
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ArticleThe right formula
After the bad winter crop suffered by some UK growers, early predictions suggest that summer brassicas will inject much needed vigour into the sector. And with a host of health-enhancing properties new varieties will also offer the benefit of further seasonal extension. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleUK asparagus marches on
In this week’s focus on asparagus, the Journal takes a look at the performance of the 2004 UK asparagus season. Growers have joined forces, working closely with retailers and distributors to push the product forward.
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ArticleJS customers to become mango experts
Sainsbury’s is kicking off an exotic fruit education programme tomorrow, June 16.
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ArticleRedbridge blooms for its UK customers
Redbridge Produce and Flowers has released a variety of new products and services across its wholesale branches.
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Re:freshing views from Conference panel
A panel discussion at the Re:fresh Conference analysed the strengths and weaknesses of the industry and discussed the opportunities and threats it faces.
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ArticleAsda makes government plea
Supermarket chain Asda is calling on the UK government to introduce public information broadcasts aimed at kids to promote the benefits of fresh produce consumption.
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ArticleAward-winning firm gets fruity to tackle obesity worries
An award-winning company is getting fruity to help Minor Weir and Willis tackle the UK’s rising obesity worries and promote healthy-eating.
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Wealmoor takes 'FPJ' Importer of the Year title
Wealmoor took the title of ‘FPJ’ Importer of the Year at the Re:Fresh awards.
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ArticleArava and development
The Arava is one of Israel’s hottest and driest areas, known for its flat lands and mountains of sand. Despite the intense heat the Arava Research & Development organisation is carrying out trials on a host of varieties and innovative growers are working hard to produce quality crops which Agrexco exports. John Broy reports.
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ArticleAgrexco extends Bio Top range
Agrexco has been involved in the production of organic fruits and vegetables since 1970 under the brand name of Bio Top. John Broy reports.
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ArticlePIP sounds for Kenya
Last week’s article on the Pesticides Initiative Programme (PIP) provided an overview of the aims of the COLEACP efforts to enhance agricultural practices in African and Caribbean producer nations. Tommy Leighton went to one of the region’s leading fresh produce exporting countries, Kenya, and reports on the feelings of industry representatives towards the effects of European regulations and demands on the local industry.