All Production & Trade articles – Page 1088
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ArticleSupermarket fruit causes customer confusion
Customers are confused whether it’s cheaper to buy bagged or loose fruit, according to new research looking into supermarket trends.
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ArticlePhilippines invests in banana packing
The Philippine government is building two new banana packing plants to help grower-shippers meet international standards
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ArticleSouth Korea invests in Vietnam
South Korea has invested several million dollars in Vietnamese vegetable production with a view to export
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ArticleRSA grapefruit promotions scrapped
Promotions for South African grapefruit in the UK and Japan have been shelved, says South African Citrus Growers’ Association
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ArticleChilean navels arrive in US stores
Navel oranges from Chile are now available at US food retail outlets just as the season reaches its peak period
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ArticleProgreso adds Peruvian avocados
Southern Exposure-branded avocados from Peru will begin arriving in the US at the end of June under Progreso's new sourcing deal
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ArticleSpanish strawberry volumes increase
While production output climbed in 2011/12, Freshuelva has noted that average prices dropped by 3.5 per cent
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ArticleZespri rolls out G3 kiwifruit
Zespri has licensed Nelson growers to plant its new G3 kiwifruit variety, bred for its resistance to Psa-V
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ArticleFrutesa to launch lemon variety
Mayan Meyer lemons from Guatemala will be available in Europe by the end of 2012
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ArticleSri Lankan government promotes fruit production
Sri Lanka hopes an initiative to promote fruit production in the country will provide a boost to the economy and reduce dependence on imported produce
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ArticleMalaysia committed to 2020 plan
Technological advancement vital in boosting agricultural production, Malaysian prime minister tells symposium
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ArticleSustainable strawberries at Wimbledon
The fruit, which is synonymous with the annual tennis tournament, will be LEAF Marque certified once more
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ArticleLandgard expected to make first ever loss
News report quoting German company's press spokesman raises concerns over impact of recent E coli crisis
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ArticleColors extends Far East influence
Colors Fruit and the Farmsecure Group will extend their marketing influence by opening a new marketing office in Japan
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ArticlePotato congress focuses on climate change
Adaptation to the effects of climate change was at the centre of discussions at the latest World Potato Congress
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ArticleLosses mounting for certain UK companies
Latest Plimsoll analysis into fresh produce industry shows nearly a quarter of UK companies are making a loss
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ArticleCitrus greening found in California
Citrus greening disease, or huanglongbing, has been detected in a residential Californian citrus tree
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ArticleReady Pac introduces organic salad bowls
The new range is designed to satisfy demand for single serve and organic salads – the fastest-growing segments in the US salad category
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ArticleUS opens to Philippine bananas
With phytosanitary tests completed the Philippines’ embattled banana industry should soon send its first ever shipment to the US
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ArticleGermany lifts DR organic banana block
Dominican Republic-grown bananas that were prevented from entering the German market have now been granted access