All Portugal articles – Page 18
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The EU is overweight and underfed
The UK is languishing at the bottom of the fresh produce availability scale, while obesity levels in Mediterranean countries are soaring
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ArticleRocha pears on the rebound
The Portuguese industry predicts production this season to reach similar levels to the 2006/07 crop
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RAR acquires Vitacress
Portuguese firm RAR Group has agreed to purchase 100 per cent of the capital of UK salad grower Vitacress
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ArticlePortuguese back to school
Organisational deficiencies among producers of apples in Portugal have traditionally hindered exports. However, through the National School Fruit Scheme, more and more UK schoolchildren are biting into Portuguese apples, reports Anabella de Sousa.
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ArticlePortuguese polemic
A decrease in Rocha pear volumes has already taken its toll on Portuguese export figures. Although there is expansion in other commodities, many smaller producers believe that low prices have combined with strict quality requirements to make the UK market unviable as an export option. Emma Hatfield reports.
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ArticlePortugal opens up to organic production
Since 1998, organic farming in Portugal has tripled in total area.
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Portuguese toms on the up
Tomato production in Portugal is forecast to rise six per cent to 1.13m tonnes in 2002-03.
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Under 40's enjoy Portuguese break
The 2001 Under 40s Fruit Growers conference took place in Portugal last week with a record attendance.
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Portuguese citrus given own label
Portuguese citrus has been awarded a regional certification mark, which can be put on fruit that conforms to a set of rigorous specifications.