Pineapple news archive – Page 32
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ArticlePromos bring value growth but concerns are deepening
Unprecedented levels of supermarket promotions might have brought the exotic fruit market out of its recessionary malaise but, as Michael Barker explains, suppliers are concerned that the practice is unsustainable in the long term
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ArticleDel Monte and Tesco get fruity
Del Monte has furthered its attack on the fresh prepared market with its new Fruitini bags which are to be sold via an exclusive campaign through Tesco.
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ArticleNorthern Ireland holds its own with story of provenance
Staring into the face of adversity, the fresh produce industry in Northern Ireland has had to diversify by offering added value to survive various issues such as funding cuts, competition from overseas and margin squeezes. Elizabeth O’Keefe visits the region for FPJ’s ongoing series of regional reports around the UK
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ArticleDel Monte strips pineapple for UK
Del Monte is releasing its peeled and cored whole pineapple in the UK this month, to attract healthy yet daunted consumers
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ArticleDel Monte reveals core of Naked Fruit range
Del Monte is launching a whole prepared pineapple into the UK market this month as part of its Naked Fruit range.
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ArticleMorrisons launches fruit pot range
Morrisons has launched a new range of prepared fruit pots and packs aimed at the family convenience market.
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ArticlePineapple pricing stirs up reaction
Lobby group Banana Link has spoken out about the low retail price points of pineapples in the UK claiming it can be damaging to workers in Latin America.
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Fresh produce aisles take a second look at promotions
Polybags and pillow packs may be the common currency when it comes to presenting mixed salad leaves, but Tesco has taken the
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Del Monte suspends Brazilian melon job
Del Monte has suspended the production of melons and watermelons in the Brazilian state of Ceará, according to reports in the Brazilian media.
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ArticleAirfreight problems subside
The airfreight of fresh produce is mainly back on track after the chaos created by the eruption of the Eyjafjallajoekull volcano in Iceland two weeks ago.
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ArticlePlantation to packing: Dole Fresh UK welcomes a new era
Few companies can boast as recognisable and relatable an image as Dole throughout the worldwide produce trade. Alex Lawson visits its British subsidiary, Dole Fresh UK, at its Dartford base to get the lowdown on a world beyond bananas and find out how the team is driving sales across the business
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ArticleBlue Skies reopens operations
Ethical exporter Blue Skies has restarted production at its factories as some airlines operating in and out of mainland Europe begin to resume operations.
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Empty skies trigger produce shortages
The grounding of flights across Europe due to the eruption of the Eyjafjallajoekull volcano in Iceland last week is likely to leave supermarket shelves destitute of selected fresh produce items.
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ArticleWhole Foods expands ethical sourcing
Natural and organic retail group extends Costa Rican pineapple sourcing programme
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ArticleChipmunk promotion for Dole pineapples
A money-off coupon for 'Alvin and the Chipmunks – The Squeakquel' will appear on Dole's tropical gold pineapples in April
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Across the pond - plenty of food for thought in Florida
I have often heard it said that UK multiples have little to learn from their US counterparts when it comes to retailing fresh
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Del Monte posts strong Q4 performance
Fresh Del Monte Produce has posted quarterly results that beat analysts' expectations, driven by strong demand in its gold pineapple and fresh-cut product lines.
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ArticleFairtrade Fortnight challenges shoppers to Big Swap ahead of fruit campaign
Fairtrade Fortnight kicked off this week and is themed The Big Swap, in a push to get UK consumers to switch one of their everyday items for one carrying the Fairtrade mark. The promotional activities will encompass a range of Fairtrade products, including bananas and fresh fruit. Here, Anna Sbuttoni looks at expectations for the promotional fortnight and for the ethical movement as a whole
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ArticleColombian producers seek stability
Banana producers in Colombia are looking for stability in the market after a tough 2009 for the South American country’s industry.
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ArticleFairtrade pineapples make way to UK
Dutch fruit export and import company Alexport has extended its range to include Fairtrade pineapples from Ghana.