Pineapple news archive
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ArticleKorea extends tariff exemption for imported fruits
Government allows unlimited tariff-free imports of key products until 30 June in bid to stabilise fruit prices after domestic supply shortages
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ArticleSBTi approves Nature’s Pride and Berries Pride climate targets
Climate targets for 2030 cover the reduction of emissions throughout the chain
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ArticleNew Zealand grants access for Taiwanese pineapples
Plans to export Taiwanese pineapples to New Zealand were first initiated in 2017
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ArticlePiñata Farms announces several key appointments
James Wightlim, Graeme Ison and Nicole Sweeney join the Piñata Farms team
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ArticleHigh Colour pineapples a draw for consumers, says Jalaram Fruit
The company’s Costa Rican-grown pineapples are becoming increasing popular on the European market
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ArticleWorld’s oldest fruit brand Fyffes could be replaced with Trudi’s in mainland Europe
Fyffes Group CEO Helge Sparsoe confirms plan to phase out label from continental Europe after extensive research suggests need for completely new consumer brand identity
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ArticleAldi extends new sourcing model to pineapples
A year on from the launch of its new banana sourcing strategy, Franka Rodriguez, director of global sourcing at Aldi South Group, outlines the progress made and the challenges encountered along the way
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ArticleAustralia collaborates with global scientists to improve crop genetics
Australian-first research collaboration delivered through Hort Innovation to develop new fruit varieties
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PodcastsFruitbox 100 · Franka Rodriguez and Michael Fellner, Aldi South Group
In the 100th episode of Fruitbox, Chris speaks with one of the world’s biggest food retailers on the hot topic of responsible procurement
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NewsDel Monte launches red-shelled Rubyglow pineapple
Rubyglow is first being launched in China in time for Chinese New Year, as part of the company’s debut in the market
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NewsDole launches Wish health initiative
Campaign highlights new Disney movie Wish and will run until the end of March next year
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ArticlePiñata pineapples spring back from shortage
Larger pineapples back on the menu for Australian consumers as Piñata begins Mareeba harvest
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ArticleInsights aplenty at first ever Global Tropicals Congress
There is plenty of untapped potential in the tropicals market – provided you get the quality and consistency right
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PodcastsFruitbox 97 · Mohammed Abbas, Del Monte
Recorded live on the Asia Fruit Logistica show floor in Hong Kong, Mohammed speaks with Chris White about segmentation
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ArticleFresh Del Monte alert to change
Mohammed Abbas, Fresh Del Monte’s chief operating officer, says the company is always on the hunt for new and better products, as well as technologies to boost growers’ resilience to extreme conditions
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ArticleWest Africa growers bless the rains
Concerns over changeable climatic conditions are very real across West Africa, but pineapple and mango growers say this year’s ample rainfall has been good for yields
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ArticleLook who’s talking… at Global Tropicals Congress
Top names gather at Fruitnet’s new meeting point for the tropical and exotic fresh produce business.
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ArticleFresh Del Monte opens new office in Germany
Hamburg operation will lead continued expansion as company looks to satisfy demand for sustainably sourced fresh fruit
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ArticleBig names in fresh produce sign up for Global Tropicals Congress
Dole, AMFresh, Westfalia, Olympic Fruit, Georges Helfer, Wealmoor, and Blue Skies head to The Hague for dynamic day of trendwatching and networking
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ArticleDel Monte farm under fire over alleged guard violence
Locals claim security guards at pineapple plantation near Nairobi used “excessive” violence against trespassers