Pineapple news archive – Page 35
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ArticleDel Monte pineapple lawsuit rejected
The fresh produce multinational has seen a federal judge dismiss accusations of antitrust law violations on Gold pineapple pricing
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Del Monte Gold wins taste award
Del Monte Fresh Produce has been awarded a two-star 2009 Superior Taste Award for its fresh-cut Del Monte Gold Extra Sweet Pineapple by the International Taste and Quality Institute.
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Tight market creates Fyffes success
Fyffes has increased its profit forecast for the second time in three months after seeing a positive rise in its profits over the summer.
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ArticleBanana sector enjoys positive summer spree
Summer has found the banana category in a buoyant mood as the industry, poised to suffer its annual summer sales slow down, enjoyed good prices, favourable weather conditions and some interesting prospects. Alex Lawson reports
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ArticleMelon moments
Not quite the exotic they were once thought of as, melons are gradually making their way into the average UK consumer’s shopping basket, despite the economic downturn. Elizabeth O’Keefe visited Parma, Italy, to meet leading players in the global melon industry at this month’s International Melon Days 2009 and find out more.
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ArticleDel Monte records strong sales
Fresh Del Monte Produce has reported better-than-expected second-quarter profits after a boost in pineapple sales and strong banana prices.
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ArticlePine decision for Chiquita
Chiquita has announced its decision to ensure all of its pineapple supplies are Rainforest Alliance-certified, in order to create decent social and environmental production conditions.
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ArticleExotics traders in positive frame of mind for summer
The onset of summer has found the exotics sector in decent spirits, with prices strong and consumers looking to supplement the fruit bowl staples. The sector hopes this buoyant mood will continue as supplies remain plentiful. Alex Lawson reports.
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Dutch retailers takes on RPC Bebo
One of the Netherlands’ leading food retail companies has chosen a multi-layer container from RPC Bebo Nederland for its first venture into plastics packaging.
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Tesco promotion pays off for Knight family
A lucky punter from Essex has scooped £250 worth of Tesco vouchers as part of a promotion organised by pineapple and melon importer Keelings (UK) Ltd with the UK’s number-one supermarket.
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ArticleConsumer ignorance questioned
Consumer ignorance of fresh produce remains high, with knowledge of the source, season and nutritious value of fruit and vegetables considerably flawed, according to new research.
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ArticleUK leads on Fairtrade sales
Sales of Fairtrade products are on the up and the UK is setting the pace with bananas.
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ArticleAldi crowned best supermarket
Aldi was crowned the best supermarket in British shoppers by the consumer watchdog Which? this week.
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ArticleInnovation gong for Love Food Hate Waste
The Love Food Hate Waste (LFHW) research project landed the coveted Stubbins Innovation of the Year award at Thursday’s Re:fresh ceremony.
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Mundane out of favour as unusual lines take hold
Every time I tour the produce shelves, I am struck by the progress that fresh cut is making. Memories of leaking containers
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ArticleFrom the ground up
In the first of FPJ’s three-part series tracking the Fairtrade supply chain, we home in on production and reveal the experiences of a Burkina Faso grower and a co-operative in Ghana
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ArticleTesco unveils kids' prepared range
Bakkavör has launched three new prepared fruit products in Tesco this week.
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ArticleTesco renews banana worker efforts
Tesco is renewing its efforts to improve conditions in its banana and pineapple supply chains both into the UK and into other importing countries after consultation with NGO Banana Link.
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Fyffes acquires pines farm
Multi-national fruit supplier Fyffes has bought a pineapple plantation in Panama in a deal worth $8 million (£5.2m).
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ArticleSeeking neutrality
The ‘banana wars’ have long dogged the import industry into the EU, with Latin America at the heart of the debate. Costa Rica, the world’s third-largest banana exporter, is taking considerable steps to improve its position in the export market, implement biological control and achieve its ambitious plans to become carbon neutral. Alex Lawson reports from the country.