Exotic fruit news archive – Page 109
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Agrexco takes acid out of lychee process
Exporter sends first Israeli lychees untouched by acid to the UK.
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Immingham handles 28,000 tonnes of fresh produce in one year
In its first year of handling fresh produce the port of Immingham handles 28,000 tonnes, mostly from Israeli producer Agrexco. Port officials say Immingham is now on the map.
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Sainsbury's claims exotics firsts.
Sainsbury's is marketing yellow tamarillos and on-the-vine kumquats to the UK consumer.
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Tesco unwraps new banana campaign
Tesco takes rare step of promoting its bananas - already one of the fastest selling fresh products in the UK.
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Multiples post stunning jubilee sales
Major retailers Tesco and Sainsbury's report booming retail sales of fresh produce as millions celebrated the Queen's jubilee.
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Nisa gets better
Convenience store group Nisa is overhauling its own-label fresh produce offer with a new look pre-packed range due in store on May 13 and loose product available for the first time in three years.
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Exotics on the horizon for UK growers
UK could grow exotic crops as climate warms. Butternut squash, chillies and sweet peppers among the possibilities, say experts
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Ghanaian pineapples get CA boost
A UK importer is hoping controlled atmosphere containers will revolutionise pineapple and papaya shipments from Ghana.
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Organic fruit sales climb
Sales of organically grown fruit are soaring in the UK, a new report claims.
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Cider firm launches mushroom plan
Cidermaker Bulmers ready start growing exotic mushrooms.Shittake and Oyster to flourish in tree prunings, say sustainable development chiefs.
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New heathrow facility reduces cargo risk
Benair's Heathrow Perishables Terminal proves a success at world's busiest airport.Rising levels of traffic at the Colnbrook facility west of London.
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Tesco gives kids food for thought
Tesco supplies a Kent school with exotic fruit to help them learn about the importance of healthy eating and the world.
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Freight-users seek fair deal
Some UK importers feel they are paying the price for substandard security overseas.
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PIP plan in place
The long awaited Pesticides Initiative Programme (PIP) for the benefit of horticulture in developing countries is now up and running.
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Israeli dragon fruit rises in popularity stakes
Importers report an increase in UK demand for Israeli dragon fruit.
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Beacon glows after WDA praise
Beacon Foods receives plaudits from WDA agri-food director. Wynfford James says he is very impressed with the 100-strong firm.
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Early season Israeli exotics arrive in UK
Agrexco receives its first shipments of Israeli produce. The kuobo is one of the more unusual products included this year.
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Science takes on mango fruit fly.
A Brazilian scientist claims he can rid South America of the rampant fruit fly. His new technique will sterilise the pest.
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Selfridges showcase Thai produce
Selfridges came alive in a colourful extravaganza of the best in Thai produce.Shoppers were treated to a wonderful show at the prestigious London store.