Kiwifruit news archive – Page 98
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ArticleItalians foresee kiwifruit drop
The Italian kiwifruit harvest kicked off last week, with production forecast to fall by 13 per cent on recent seasons’ averages.
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ArticleNZ kiwifruit growers' confidence knocked
A new survey has found that Zespri growers in New Zealand are less confident of the future than they were two years ago, with most concerns tied up with the strength of their currency.
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Feeling lucky? Dips add dimension to fresh-cut
Fresh-cut is a term which is growing in status, particularly when applied to fruit, after what I would consider as quite a few
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ArticleILIP showcases first click-shut punnets
Plastic punnets with a click-shut lid were introduced by packaging manufacturer ILIP at Asia Fruit Logistica.
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Turning traditional sources on their heads
i am not quite sure if it’s a case of “using a sprat to catch a mackerel”, but Tesco is launching one of the
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Visa extension to aid labour issues
A severe labour shortage in New Zealand’s horticulture and viticulture sectors has driven the New Zealand government to give a three-month extension to working holidaymakers.
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ArticleOranges not the only fruit for vitamin C
World Cancer Research Fund nutritionist Becky Day has drawn up a guide to tell consumers how much vitamin C is contained in different fruit and vegetables.
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Small print can work wonders to entice shoppers
I wonder if I am detecting the next trend in shopper information. Having introduced their growers on barkers, billboards and
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Greenlees outlines currency impact
The biggest problem facing the New Zealand kiwifruit industry is the impact of a high NZ dollar on grower returns, Zespri's chairman has said.
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ArticleKiwifruit at centre of ill health claims
Research has revealed that kiwifruit may cause more health problems than it cures.
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ArticleBuilding on solid foundations
The C&C Group, one of the leading operators in London’s wholesale market sector, reached the grand old age of 21 earlier this month. Tommy Leighton reports.
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ArticleKiwi scientist honoured
NZ research body HortResearch is celebrating the recognition of its scientist Ross Ferguson in the 2007 Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
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ArticleZespri announces full-year result
New Zealand kiwfruit marketer has announced a consolidated net profit after tax 18 per cent down on the previous period.
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EastPack welcomes new board members
Raymond Sharp has been elected as chairman of New Zealand kiwifruit packer EastPack Ltd.
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ArticleChilean kiwis are on the up
Long considered New Zealand’s poor relation, Chilean kiwifruit is now on a par with that of its competitor due to massive improvements in the industry’s standards and fruit quality. Decofrut estimates that Chile will export more than 156 million kilos of kiwifruit this season, meaning that Chile’s global export of the fruit has grown by 17.4 per cent in the last four years. Elizabeth O’Keefe looks at what competition in this sector means for the UK market.
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Novazone introduces PurFresh
Applied food-technology specialist Novazone, is launching PurFresh this week as a solution for reducing decay, controlling over-ripening and enhancing food safety of fresh produce during transit.
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ArticleGolden hopes for kiwis
Zespri kiwifruit growers have harvested their first Gold of the season in Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne, and early samples are already on their way to Japan.
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ArticleFootballers reveal fruity faves
Three Newcastle United footballers have revealed their favourite fruits ahead of the World Cancer Research Fund’s (WCRF) Fruity Friday event on May 25.
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Progress with a cherry on top
If there is still a bona fide winner out there as far as consumers, retailers, importers and growers are concerned, it must be