All Production & Trade articles – Page 1109
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ArticleConcerns over US apple exports to China
According to reports from the US, China ceased issuing import permits for its apples back in early August
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ArticlePumpkins under pressure
One of the UK’s leading pumpkin growers has about 20 per cent less crop than usual this season because of inclement weather.
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ArticleHamas blocks Israeli imports to Gaza
Hamas's move to ban some imports of Israeli fruit has had a mixed reception among Gazan growers and importers
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ArticlePeru looks to new grape varieties
Peruvian grape growers are producing more Flame, Crimson, Sugraone and other varieties as they reduce dependency on Red Globes
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ArticleDebt reduction to free Dole’s hands
Dole’s debt reduction from the sale of its packaged food and Asian operations to Itochu will free up the company’s operations
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ArticleEurope shows its sweet tooth
Sweet potatoes are bucking the trend as a US-grown fresh product making waves across the Atlantic
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ArticleSaudi export ban creates openings
Saudi Arabia's decision to halt exports of certain products has provided new opportunities for other Gulf-based growers
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ArticleGood prospects for smaller citrus crop
Production in Spanish region of Murcia set to fall 15 per cent this season, including 21 per cent downturn in lemon output
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ArticleEgyptian export conference set for London
A free event with the objective of increasing Egyptian and British fresh produce business opportunities will be heading to London on 17 October.
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ArticleAyco launches greenhouse range
Year-round programme of greenhouse-grown produce includes conventional items from Mexico plus organics from Europe and Israel
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ArticleKiwifruit markets show strong demand
Trading conditions in Asia and the Middle East in particular said to be good as New Zealand product finishes early
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ArticleUS Rivermaid-Wespak merge
Rivermaid Trading Company and Wespak Sales will merge operations to become one of the larger grower-shippers of tree fruit in California
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ArticleMcDonald's explores fruit and veg options
McDonald's will list calorie information on US restaurant and drive-thru menus from next week.
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ArticleNew transport system for Asda
Asda says it's fully switched over to a new regional transport distribution network that will boost the efficiency of deliveries.
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ArticleLebanese apples tap new markets
Apple exporters in Lebanon have recently broken into new markets, including Iraq, Libya and Egypt
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ArticleBayer CropScience to invest £4 billion in R&D
Bayer CropScience plans to invest up to £4 billion into its research and development programme by 2016.
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ArticleExports hold firm as lemon output falls
Lemon production from north-west Argentina this season has fallen year-on-year
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ArticleItalian kiwifruit production set to fall
Trade sources indicate that this year's Italian kiwifruit crop could be as much as 20-30 per cent smaller than it was last season
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ArticleAnalyst talks up multinationals
Chiquita and Fresh Del Monte said to be in stronger commercial position following recent improvement in banana business
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ArticleTough year ahead for Chile
The Chilean minister of agriculture has said the 2012-13 season will be tough because of a lack of water.