All Production & Trade articles – Page 1111
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ArticleNew import body launched in US
Stakeholders involved in the import and distribution of produce into the US are jointly working to overcome new trading challenges
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ArticleIndia eyes new grape export markets
India could send grapes to New Zealand and Canada for the first time next year as it looks to develop new markets outside of Europe
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ArticleIncrease forecasted for US navels
The US citrus crop is predicted to be up on last season while sizing will likely be down marginally on the five-year average, according to a USDA report
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ArticleSurprise at Tesco’s in-store tomato warning
The fresh produce industry has expressed surprise after Tesco opted for an in-store message warning customers about weather-related problems on its tomatoes and peppers.
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ArticleEx-Total Value director disqualified for six years
A fresh produce industry executive has been banned from being a company director for six years.
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ArticleDisease cuts Ecuador banana exports
Ecuadorean banana producers are struggling to meet export demand as Black Sigatoka ravages production there
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ArticleSpreafico signs exclusive Agrexco deal
Importer secures exclusive deal to sell Carmel-branded fresh fruit and vegetables from Israel on the Italian market
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ArticleIndonesian rules present hurdles for US
Indonesia’s ongoing review of its fresh produce import regulations is likely to cause logistical issues for US exporters
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ArticleThailand imports Fukushima peaches
Peaches are the first fresh fruits to be imported from Japan's nuclear-disaster-hit Fukushima Prefecture since the March 2011 event
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ArticleEconomy and LPT closure hit Fresca
Operating losses and closure costs at the Liverpool Produce Terminal have impacted on the supplier's results
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ArticleEconomic pressure and LPT closure eat away at Fresca profits
Fresca group has blamed tough market conditions for a decline in profits in what it has called a “disappointing” set of annual results.
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ArticlePositive growth for Waitrose
Sales at Waitrose for the last week of August were up 6.4 per cent, compared to the same period last year, with the upmarket supermarket achieving positive growth across the board.
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ArticleSupplier predicts EU apple shortage
Inclement weather in the US and a lacklustre growing season in Europe has European traders preparing for tight apple supplies this year, reports Marc Peyres of French apple exporter Blue Whale.
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ArticleWebster plans share issue
Australia’s Webster Ltd aims to raise A$20.4m with a share issue this month to fund expansion of its walnut operations
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ArticleChilean fruit exports to China on the rise
Exports of certain Chilean fruit, such as cherries and plums, continue to dominate China’s import market
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ArticleItochu to buy Dole's Asian fresh business
Japanese trading group reportedly ready to invest US$1.7bn to acquire Dole divisions, including global packaged goods arm
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ArticleUS registers hike in produce trade
Both US exports and imports of fresh fruit rose between January and August, while vegetable sales declined or remained stable
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ArticleHot Stuff for Tesco
The hottest commercially grown chilli pepper will be exclusively sold at Tesco stores.
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ArticleMorrisons loses ground to rivals
Supermarket chain Morrisons has fallen behind rivals with its market share dropping to 11.5 per cent in the 12 weeks ending 2 September.
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ArticleNaked Grocer up for sale
Award-winning greengrocer The Naked Grocer is being put up for sale, FPJ can reveal.