All Production & Trade articles – Page 1128
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ArticleCost crunch for Indian imports
The Indian rupee’s slide against the US dollar, coupled with the higher sourcing cost of apple imports this year, is throttling market demand
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ArticleThailand to suspend Australian stonefruit access
Thailand plans to ban imports of all Australian stonefruit in under two weeks because of a disagreement over biosecurity audits
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ArticleScales acquires T&G share
Scales Corporation is on its way to a 10 per cent shareholding in T&G, buying it a seat at the table and ruling out a compulsory buyout by BayWa
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ArticleCosta Rican firm's pineapple exports to UK hit by rain
Costa Rica’s Nayudel Tropical Produce has said its exports of golden pineapple to the UK have been challenged in recent months by rain that has delayed the maturing of the fruit.
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ArticleNamibia grape stocks recover after tough 2010
The Namibia Development Corporation (NDC) has said grape harvest at the Naute Dam Irrigation Project will have recovered this year after weed killer damaged vines in 2010.
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ArticleTotal Produce makes Dutch acquisition
Group enters agreement to purchase 50 per cent of Frankort & Koning for €15m, subject to regulatory approval
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ArticlePakistani kinnow season off to rocky start
Pakistan's kinnow export season has got off to a difficult start due to tough market competition from Chinese fruit and no access to Indonesia
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ArticleMurcia president to fight Morocco deal
President of Spain’s Murcia region gives backing to campaign against new EU-Morocco trade deal
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ArticleVal Verde Vegetables updates image
Group unveils new corporate identity to create greater recognition and maintain company values
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ArticlePeru deal ‘threat’ to Mexican avocados
Producers in Mexico’s Michoacán region say exports to US have been put in jeopardy by Peru free trade deal
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ArticleNew Israel-India agri cooperation
India and Israel have announced the second phase of an agricultural cooperation plan, pledging US$50m to up to 20 new joint projects
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ArticleFreight firm fined £5,500 for avoiding fees
A fruit and vegetable importer based at Heathrow Airport has been fined £5,500 for trying to avoid inspections charges and customs duties, the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has said.
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ArticleRain doesn’t dampen Australian cherries
Australian mainland cherry growers have dodged significant damage from heavy rain over the weekend
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ArticleWorldwide asset freeze for JFC
UK high court issues a global asset freezing order against fresh produce importer after 'continuing failure to comply with court orders'
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ArticleUncertain season ahead for NZ apples
Country's exporters express caution over potential prospects in Europe for New Zealand topfruit during upcoming campaign
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ArticleGrower's Xmas sprouts as heavy as 1,000 cars
Produce World has estimated over the Christmas period it will pack enough sprouts for eleven million Christmas dinners, weighing as much as 1,000 Ford Focus cars.
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ArticleSpanish season opens with ‘ruinous’ prices
More support for growers needed at national and European level to ensure sector’s survival, says Hortyfruta
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ArticleAustralian worker scheme goes permanent
Australia will introduce a permanent Pacific guest worker scheme for the horticulture industry from the middle of next year
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ArticleStuart Symington takes on new CEO role
South Africa's Perishable Products Export Council Board (PPECB) has appointed Stuart Symington as its new CEO.
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ArticleFrustration at retail prices
UK retail practices are making grower-suppliers abroad question the value of the UK, sources have reported.