All articles by Tommy Leighton – Page 93
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Kinow, the superior mandarin from Pakistan
The Pakistan Consulate in Germany was at Fruit Logistica to promote kinow mandarins.Almost the national fruit in Pakistan, in Europe kinow mandarins have so far generally only been seen in selected specialist outlets. But the larger version of the popular citrus fruit has a high juice content (more than 50 per cent) and a high concentration of Vitamin C, at 32 mg/100ml. It is also extremely easy to peel, said Marion Boulris from the Pakistan Consulate.Around three million tonnes of kinow is produced annually in Pakistan, and this figure is still on the rise.
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ArticleNew salad combinations and apple snacks from France
A total of 106 French exhibitors, 23 per cent more than last year, were on display at Fruit Logistica...
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ArticleSteiermark almost 100 per cent certified
Obst Partner Steiermark, which represents 1,100 apple growers in eastern, western and southern Steiermark, told visitors at Fruit Logistica that more than 90 per cent of its network is now EurepGAP certified.
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Web-based system clears way for IFCO
New clearing platform to simplify procedures that surround use of IFCO's 75 million RPCs.
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Square watermelons turn heads
Square watermelons from Malaysia turned a few heads in the exhibition halls of Messe Berlin this year.
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Chinese exporter uses Berlin to sign new deals
”We shall be meeting with more than 80 of our customers at Fruit Logistica and expect to be signing new contracts”, said Liu Zijie, director of Juye Jianong Fruits and Vegetables Co Ltd.
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Introduction of the SwissGAP planned for mid-2006
The Swiss fresh produce industry expects to have its SwissGAP accreditation programmed benchmarked to EurepGAP by the middle of this year.
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Saveol - a tomato for every occasion
French company Saveol had six new tomato types on show in Berlin.
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ArticleAlara to increase cherry exports by 40 per cent
Turkish exporter Alara Agri Business expects to increase its exports of cherries from 7,000 to 10,000 tonnes in 2006.
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Belize gets EU aid for bananas
The European Commission last week presented a cheque for BZD3m (£870,000) to the Belize government...
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ArticleSalanova wins innovation award in Berlin
Salanova, a unique lettuce range from Rijk Zwaan has been crowned Innovation of the Year at Fruit Logistica 2006.
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Ghanaian exporters band together in Berlin
Ghanaian exporters exhibit new lines at Berlin fair.
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Argentina: We can match Chile's success
Argentinian producers can match Chile’s success with fresh fruit, exhibitors at Fruit Logistica told FPJ.
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ArticleZespri Gold soon year-round
New Zealand kiwifruit marketeer, Zespri, is close to making smooth-skinned Zespri Gold available year-round.
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Branded juice latest apple craze
Branded juice is the latest craze in the apple industry, several insiders have told FPJ.
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ArticleFruit Logistica homes in on Asia
Fruit Logistica is to export its successful exhibition formula to Asia, with the first Asia Fruit Logistica due to run from September 5-7, 2007.
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Hungary retains good potential
The Hungarian fruit and vegetable sector has had a difficult time since the country joined the EU two years ago, but still remains confident that growth prospects exist.
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De Ruiter moves into melons
Leading seed breeder De Ruiter is hoping for further success with a move into melons.
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EU expansion fears only partly founded
Were the fears expressed by European fruit and vegetable growers regarding the latest round of expansion of the EU justified? Only in some respects, according to Dr Wilhelm Ellinger of the Central Market and Price Reporting Office (ZMP) in Bonn.
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ArticleIs it a plum, is it a pear?
The UK trade is set to be tempted with pears that taste like plums as New Zealand producers get set to launch their latest innovations.