All articles by Kathy Miller – Page 18
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FTA draws up wish lists
The Freight Transport Association is calling for a raft of measures to ensure 2001 is not as tough a year for hauliers as 2000.
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New ships for Israelis
One leading Israeli produce supplier will see its export service enhanced by a new shipping deal.
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OFS reopens
The future of the organic farming scheme in 2001 has been assured by the government.
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Apples chart collision course
World apple production still appears to be on a collision course, despite some producers and regions cutting back on planned expansion.
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Mushroom growers target slimmers
The Mushroom Bureau is hoping to capitalise on new years' resolutions and is targeting slimmers with its new promotion for spring 2001.
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Industry leaders make waves
There are more than 100 companies in the fresh produce industry making waves as their competitors drift or sink, according to a new report out this month.
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Chile set for peach of a season
The peach crop in Chile is still on target for an increase on 1999-2000 and grapes are now in full swing.
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Bananas about sport
Promotion of sports events is unlocking important markets for Fyffes bananas.
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Banana dispute settled
EU agriculture ministers have approved a new, first-come-first-served regime for the import of bananas by a 14 to one majority.
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Moroccan berries come on stream
Soft-fruit producers in Morocco are starting to catch up with their counterparts in Spain thanks to investment in new facilities.
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Rhubarb gets early boost
Forced rhubarb crops in the UK are benefiting from increased supermarket interest and an early start to the season.
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Top brass and brassicas
An East Anglian vegetable grower was honoured with a royal visit earlier this month.
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More to buy with a mouse
Food shopping online has not yet reached its full potential, according to a new survey.
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Vietnam faces export challenge
The target of $1 billion worth of vegetables and fruit exports by 2005 is posing a big challenge for Vietnam's agriculture sector.
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China confirmed in top slot
The world's most populous country has now become the chief producer of fruit.
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Farmers leave countryside
Farmers, growers and land labourers are leaving the industry in droves, according to government figures released this week.
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Wibdeco goes direct
The Windward Islands Banana Development Company is to starting trading directly in the UK.
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Dutch family double
Two new directors have been announced at one of the Netherlands' leading export companies.
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Enza surrenders in permits row
Trouble deepened for NZ top fruit exporter, Enza, this week with more court action and a high level resignation.
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Leaf links up with Euro partners
A ground-breaking Europe-wide symposium in 2001 will look at furthering sustainable farming across the continent.