Fruit

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<p>Dole said revenue was 'positively impacted' by the higher pricing of bananas and pineapples. </p>

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Produce giant Dole posts $100m in pre-tax earnings so far this year

Dole is one of the largest producers of fresh produce in the world operating in 30 countries and employing 37,400 people

Police are looking for an assailant who is throwing fruit in Sussex (Joe Giddens/PA)

world

Police hunt fruit-throwing assailant following attacks in UK

Michelle Darmody: This apple crumble is made better with frozen berries

news

One in three Europeans do not eat any fruit or veg each day

people

Thinking about growing your own food? Here's my polytunnel diary

Little girl eating burger and drinking soda.

news

Children less likely to eat vegetables daily if parents have low vegetable intake

Letters to the Editor: Government inconsistent in following Nphet advice

So here we are at the start of a new year and the Government are now asking us all to rigidly adhere to Nphet’s public health advice — to stay at home and to minimise our contacts in compliance with level 5 Covid-19 restrictions.

Wed, 06 Jan, 2021

Scientists discover how metallic blue fruits produce iridescent colour

The iridescent blue colour of the fruit produced by Viburnum tinus, an evergreen shrub widespread across the UK, is down to the fat that lines the cell walls of the outer skin, according to scientists.

Thu, 06 Aug, 2020

Damien Enright: A new formula could help prevent the wasting of fruits

Just now, in La Gomera in the Canary Island, the avocados are coming in as the mangas are going out.

Sun, 29 Dec, 2019

World needs to reduce red meat and sugar consumption by half to safeguard planet

A major new scientific report says the world needs to reduce consumption of red meat and sugar by 50% by 2050.

Thu, 17 Jan, 2019

Protect the apple of your eye in the garden

Apples are one of the great pleasures of September but beware of fungal attacks, warns Fiann Ó Nualláin.

Sat, 15 Sep, 2018

EU donates €2.6m to healthy eating scheme in Irish schools

The European Union has allocated €2.6m for the 2018 fruit, vegetable and milk scheme in Irish schools.

Thu, 06 Sep, 2018

Foul fruit smell prompts gas leak fears at Australian university

The pungent smell of the rotten durian fruit at an Australian university library has been mistaken for a gas leak, prompting an evacuation of the building.

Sun, 29 Apr, 2018

Irish among the worst in Europe for eating their greens

It seems as a nation, we’re just not eating our greens — or our oranges, or bananas, or much of what is good for us.

Tue, 01 Aug, 2017

Marketed fruit waters can contain just as much sugar as fizzy drinks

Andrea Mara hears how marketed fruit waters can contain as much sugar as cola and other fizzy drinks, and why the Super Troopers health programme is delivering results.  

Sat, 01 Jul, 2017

Fruit planting: It’s the perfect time for luscious summer crops

Fiann Ó Nualláin is enthusiastic about soft fruit planting and says canes and bushes should be set now.

Sat, 04 Mar, 2017

Quiz: One in seven children think fruit and veg originate in supermarket

One out of every seven children believes that fruit and vegetables originate in supermarkets, according to a new survey of attitudes to fresh food.

Thu, 02 Feb, 2017

The fruit garden in autumn is a many splendoured thing

Fiann Ó Nualláin says ripe pickings, the Púca and temperature drops mean you have to move fast now.

Sat, 08 Oct, 2016

Fresh produce a potential source of poisoning, warns authority

With hepatitis, e-coli, listeria, and other foodborne illnesses increasing across Europe, fresh produce has been identified as a potential source of food poisoning.

Wed, 05 Oct, 2016

Total Produce growing in confidence

Total Produce has emphasised its confidence for a strong annual performance by saying it expects to see full-year earnings come in at “the top end” of its previously guided range of 10.50c to 11.50c per share.

Wed, 31 Aug, 2016

National Strawberry Week ends on profitable note

People who regularly travel the roads of Ireland never have to be told the summer days have arrived.

Mon, 13 Jun, 2016

Total Produce raises its full-year earnings targets

Fruit distributor Total Produce has raised its earnings target for this year and has said it is actively hunting more acquisitions.

Thu, 26 May, 2016

Check out the latest internet fad: #bananapeelchallenge

There are no Nobel prizes being handed out for this experiment.

Thu, 31 Mar, 2016

Dublin's fruit distribution business Total Produce boosts North American presence

Total Produce has pushed its potential revenue contribution from North America up to around $1bn (€916,000) on foot of a new acquisition.

Wed, 03 Feb, 2016

New research finds ‘certain fruits help stop weight gain’

Eating fruit and vegetables — such as apples, pears, blueberries, strawberries and radishes — that are high in a key compound may help prevent weight gain.

Thu, 28 Jan, 2016

INFOGRAPHIC: Top tips for looking after birds this winter

Birdwatching experts are appealing to homeowners to look after their small feathered friends in the coming months by leaving out a selection of seeds, nuts and scraps for them.

Mon, 23 Nov, 2015

Farmers say supermarket rules on how fruit and veg look ‘gone too far’

It is all about looks when it comes to buying fruit and vegetables, but a wonky-looking carrot can taste just as good, according to a major farmers’ group.

Tue, 10 Nov, 2015

Useful ways to make the most of rosehips

When all fruit fails, welcome haw. Valerie O’Connor says rosehips are totally underestimated as a food source.

Sat, 24 Oct, 2015

Ireland badly hit by Russian food ban

Ireland is one of only three EU member states which suffered a trade setback of more than 70% due to the Russian embargo on EU food imports.

Thu, 28 May, 2015

IFA wants to see fresh fruit on shop shelves as premium quality products

Retailers have been urged to recognise the investment made by the country’s strawberry and fruit growers.

Thu, 05 Jun, 2014

Total Produce looks to expand

Total Produce is considering further acquisitions in both Europe and North America to expand the company and remains on track to meet its stated earnings targets for this year.

Sat, 24 May, 2014