Kiwifruit news archive – Page 104
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ArticleKiwifruit good for your heart
A kiwifruit a day may well help keep the doctor away, Norwegian scientists have claimed.
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ArticleAvo go Mexico
New proposals put forward by the United States Department of Agriculture to lift importing restrictions on Mexican avocados have divided the Californian avocado sector. While many fear the increased competition, others have pointed to the possibility of pests and disease, and a return to the situation that led to the ban in the first place. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticleKiwifruit returns under pressure
New Zealand kiwifruit growers may receive 20 per cent lower returns per tray this year compared to 2003-04 following a bumper harvest.
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ArticleNetpack expands into kiwifruit
Netpack, part of the Sorma group, has developed its product offer to feature an innovative pack that both protects delicate kiwifruit and offers promotional and communications opportunities.
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ArticleNorthern kiwis on ascent
In this week’s focus on kiwifruit, the Journal looks at three different aspects of the northern hemisphere job.
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ArticleItalian kiwi growers shift focus
A leading kiwifruit importer forecasts a limited increase in Italian kiwifruit sales as producers shift their focus.
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ArticleChilean exports smash through 200 million case mark
Chilean Exporters’ Association celebrates milestone season.
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On-line testing saves cash
A hi-tech firmness testing system has enabled Zespri Europe to make substantial cost savings by sorting and grading kiwifruit on-line.
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ArticleBack to school for Redbridge
Redbridge has won further National School Fruit & Vegetable Scheme distribution contracts for the start of the new school year in September.
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ArticleZespri hails centenary crop
This season’s New Zealand kiwifruit crop has been described as one of the best yet with favourable weather and quality produce boosting performance.
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ArticleZespri hails centenary crop
This season’s New Zealand kiwifruit crop has been described as one of the best yet with favourable weather and quality produce boosting performance.
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ArticleChile cools after fast start
In this week’s focus on kiwifruit the Journal looks at the Chilean market, where a strong start to the season gave hope for an exceptional performance, but oversupply towards the end of the campaign have marginally dampened spirits.
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ArticleWonderful world of kiwifruit
This month the Journal looks at the kiwifruit market across the globe. In the first week, we investigate recent performances across the northern and southern hemisphere, with data taken from the Fresh Produce Desk Book 2004.
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Wholesale left outside looking in
June was open-air markets month in Paris. For the second time the municipality ran a seven-day promotion of the dynamism of
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ArticleBlue Nile’s golden opportunity
In the first of our four-week series focusing on grapes, the Journal looks to Blue Nile to find out about the Egyptian company’s shift in product emphasis.
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ArticleRefresh Awards 2004 preview
The first ever Re:fresh Awards will take place next week to honour a broad spectrum of industry talent. The Journal caught up with some of the finalists to find out what it takes to reach the shortlist of the first awards in the trade to recognise achievement along the whole supply chain.
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ArticleNZ kiwifruit prepared for frosts
The kiwifruit industry in New Zealand is bracing itself for a forecast untimely cold snap.
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ArticleZespri and HortResearch forge new alliance
Marketing and science took a step closer to each other with the signing of a new operating agreement between Zespri and HortResearch in New Zealand.
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French get environment-friendly
Seven major French fruit operators joined together to demonstrate their commitment to better agricultural practices and responsibility towards the environment.
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ArticleZespri forecasts good crop
Good growing conditions in pollination should produce a larger New Zealand kiwifruit crop than last season, but exchange rate factors mean that the string of record returns is likely to be broken for the 2004 season.