Pineapple news archive – Page 41
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ArticleFairtrade sales rocket
Agrofair kicked off the 10-year anniversary of Fairtrade fruit imports to Europe, this week, with the announcement of record sales.
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ArticleRe:fresh win just reward for JP
JP Fruit Distributors Ltd picked up two awards at Re:fresh 2006, including the blue-riband title of Overall Produce Trader of the Year. Emma Twyning finds out how the business fought off stiff competition to claim the titles, and why a shift in mood is paying dividends for the company.
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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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ArticleWhitworths launches new healthy snack range
Leading healthy snacks provider Whitworths has launched a range of snack packs in May.
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Fruit fingers and living lettuces defy the weather
May will certainly go on record as a month during which weather conditions were hardly conducive to the start of a long, hot
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Just what is a partnership?
News items coming across my desk this week pose an interesting question over the definition of “partnership” among
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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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ArticleBanana competition increases
Changes in the EU banana regime on January 1, are bringing new operators into the fiercely competitive market.
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ArticlePineapple gets its week of passion
Del Monte is gearing up to launch the first ever National Passion for Pineapple Week next month, on the back of a huge sales growth for the fruit.
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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.
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Soft drinks withdrawn over benzene scare
A scare over the chemical benzene has seen a number of fruity soft drinks withdrawn from the UK shelves.
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ArticleFreshfel seeks industry unification
Logos, logos everywhere, but Freshfel thinks it has what it takes to unify the European fresh produce market under one umbrella logo and is keen to spread the message. Ed Bedington reports.
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ArticleFairtrade fair world
Demand for Fairtrade products is at an all-time high but many supporters believe more can still be achieved. Doris Lee Butterworth reports.
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ArticleTesco launches organic pineapples
Tesco has beaten other UK supermarkets to the post with the launch of the first whole organic pineapples.
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ArticleStrong year for Fairtrade
Fairtrade fruit organisation AgroFair UK has announced a successful year’s trading, recording a 50 per cent year-on-year increase for Fairtrade pineapple sales.
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ArticleFresh new service into Dover
Dover Cargo Terminal has secured a third liner service for 2006 with a new weekly service from Central America.
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Ghanaian exporters band together in Berlin
Ghanaian exporters exhibit new lines at Berlin fair.
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Tesco sees produce as key to keeping top spot
Tesco’s produce category director, Peter Durose, is responsible for ensuring the UK’s number one retailer maintains its position on produce. He talks to Ed Bedington about the retailer and how he sees its position within the industry
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ArticleProduced in Taiwan
Taiwan may have been famed for its cheap and cheerful consumer goods, but now the country is hoping to achieve wider recognition for its high quality fruit and vegetable production as it looks to rebuild in the wake of a major natural disaster. Ed Bedington reports from Taiwan.
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ArticleMultiples claim Christmas success
Ahead of official Christmas trading figures, major multiples are already proclaiming their triumphs in the produce aisles during December.