Mango news archive – Page 74
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Colombia performs on physalis
Colombia emphasised its position as the world’s leading physalis producer last year, with exports reaching 1,000 tonnes.
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We’ve moved on a bit since the stone age - apparently
It seems as long ago as the Stone Age when independent greengrocers used to sell potatoes - with the exception of Jersey Royal
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ArticleIsrael’s opulence
From sweet potatoes to avocados, figs, Medjoul dates, mango and pitahaya, leading Israeli exporter Agrexco is sending a vibrant array of products to the UK this winter. Anna Sbuttoni reports from Israel.
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Selling sustainability in an attractive fashion
Nico Roozen, director of Dutch development organisation Solidaridad, pioneered the concept of Fairtrade. To mark the 10th anniversary of the first Fairtrade banana export to the UK this month, he talks to Elspeth Waters about his future expectations.
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ArticleRed hot winter for Israel
The UK arms of Israeli exporters are no longer solely handlers of Israeli product, as they respond to the demand for 12-month market presence. But now is the time to talk about their home-grown crop and Kathy Hammond finds out what the UK market can expect.
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ArticleFyffes in major Scots commitment
Fyffes’s Edinburgh operations are set to benefit from a huge investment and major relocation programme.
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ArticlePassionfruit opportunity for Kenya
Focusing on sea freight and EurepGAP could be the answer for Kenya's passionfruit growers.
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ArticleProducers slice up mango market
The number of countries supplying the UK market with mangoes is growing by the year. Depending on the time of year, consumers can buy mangoes from as far afield as Brazil, Guinea - pictured - and Australia. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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ArticleIsraeli supplies unaffected - so far
The conflict along Israel’s northern border has disrupted the country’s fruit picking but exporters say supplies remained largely unaffected.
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Picking in northern Israel grinds to halt
Summer-fruit picking in plantations in the northern region in Israel is at a complete standstill, in view of the continuous confrontations along the northern Israeli-Lebanese border line.
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Upward climb for Vietnamese exports
Vietnam’s fresh produce exports generated US$136 million (£74m) in the first half of this year, marking an annual rise of more than 14.3 per cent, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD).
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Burma looks to expand fruit exports
Commercial authorities in Myanmar (formerly Burma) are urging farmers to expand exotic fruit exports to boost foreign exchange earnings.
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Del Monte gets smoother
Del Monte is set to add two new Smoothie products to its popular healthy ices range.
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ArticleSA avos ticking over
The South African avocado industry has settled into a comfortable state, where volumes are ticking over and customer relations are strong. It can boast some of the latest developments in R&D and continues to plough ahead in Fairtrade and biological methods. But will this be enough to sustain it longterm? Elspeth Waters visited the main growing region to find out.
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ArticleSA mangoes on downward spiral
South africa’s mango exports have plummeted dramatically in the past five years, according to Jaco Marais, managing director of Katopé Subtropical RSA.
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ArticleJO Sims breaks into bakery
The increasing demand for fruit ingredients in the baked goods sector has lead to significant outlay by the UK’s leading fruit ingredient supplier, JO Sims.
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ArticleFood for life
The baby-food market offers rich opportunities for suppliers of both conventional and organic fresh produce. Doris Lee Butterworth talks to producers and manufacturers about their attempts to satisfy high consumer expectations
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Scottish nursery schools given fruit encouragement
A campaign to encourage primary school children in Scotland to eat fruit is set to be extended to thousands of nursery children.
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ArticleJuice squeezes to top
Juice and smoothie producers are making the most of the opportunities available for their products as consumers become increasingly health-oriented in their drinks choices. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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Juicing the way to 5 A DAY
Sales of fruit juices and smoothies are rising as people opt for a quicker way to get 5 A DAY.