All Production & Trade articles – Page 1135

  • NZ New Zealand apples
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    Turners and Growers to refocus on apples

    2012-08-14T15:23:16Z

    New Zealand's Turners and Growers wants to sell its domestic flower business to refocus on the pipfruit sector

  • Indonesia Mango
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    Indonesia to expand mango production

    2012-08-14T14:55:15Z

    West Java, Indonesia, authorities have unveiled plans to expand mango production in the area to meet export demand

  • French farmers
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    Payback time for French farmers

    2012-08-14T13:57:31Z

    French growers that received "illegal" state aid face a tough task paying the €300m demanded by the EU by the end of 2012

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    US apple volume predicted to fall

    2012-08-14T12:09:29Z

    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its August forecast for the 2012/13 US apple campaign, the first one of the season, with the organisation predicting an overall drop in the country’s crop.

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    ClemenGold expands into Europe and Asia

    2012-08-14T10:27:48Z

    A marketing campaign to promote ClemenGold, a trademarked, premium variety of easy-peeler soft citrus grown primarily in South Africa, is set to be extended from the UK to several markets in mainland Europe during what will be its third year.

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    New partner for Unifresh

    2012-08-14T08:01:01Z

    Kent-based fruit importer Unifresh has announced the addition of a new partner as it looks to expand its international business.

  • Indonesia flag
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    Indonesian port closure causes headaches

    2012-08-14T07:45:54Z

    Logistics issues abound as Indonesian fresh produce importers scramble to adjust to recently imposed regulations

  • Japan flag
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    June lift for Japanese imports

    2012-08-14T00:46:17Z

    Japanese fruit imports rose in June compared to the same period last year, despite good supplies of local produce

  • Mirabelle de Lorraine plum
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    Mirabelles down in France

    2012-08-13T14:15:30Z

    The French region of Lorraine is expecting a drop in volumes of its mirabelle plums as a result of spring frost

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    Spanish strawberry success

    2012-08-13T13:01:03Z

    Spain exported a larger volume of fresh strawberries during the first five months of this year, figures published by the country's ministry of agriculture have revealed.

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    Dow unfazed by wet weather

    2012-08-13T12:01:02Z

    Dow AgroSciences has urged growers to implement potato pesticide Fazor to cope with this season's wet weather.

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    US apple crop expected to fall

    2012-08-13T11:08:52Z

    Opening 2012/13 forecast from the USDA projects lower nationwide volumes, although Washington state numbers are up

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    Smaller Hass avocado crop for Chile

    2012-08-13T11:01:02Z

    Chile’s Hass avocado industry is gearing up for a contraction in production this season, according to industry sources.

  • Sweet Sensation boxes cartons
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    Sweet Sensation partners set to meet

    2012-08-13T10:51:35Z

    Producers of licensed pear variety set to gather for first time to discuss future promotional and commercial strategies

  • French retail
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    French face price hikes

    2012-08-13T10:44:19Z

    France has experienced significant increases in prices, even of produce relatively unaffected by the weather

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    Mexico anticipates berry growth

    2012-08-13T10:33:11Z

    Mexico’s berry production and exports are forecast to grow around 10 per cent in volume this year, according to the country’s producer-exporter association Aneberries.

  • Strawberries
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    Spain sends out more strawberries

    2012-08-13T10:10:59Z

    Mediterranean country shipped more of the fruit to export markets in the first half of this year, according to new figures

  • Generic fresh-cut salad
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    Strong opening half for Bakkavör

    2012-08-13T10:10:21Z

    Prepared food specialist sees adjusted earnings and like-for-like revenue increase, aided by product launches and promotional activity

  • Mixed generic berries
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    Mexico anticipates berry growth

    2012-08-13T09:29:27Z

    As planted area continues to rise, Mexico is looking to make its mark in 2012 with a larger volume of blueberries in particular

  • Chile avocados on plate
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    Smaller Hass avocado crop for Chile

    2012-08-13T09:09:58Z

    Drought conditions in the country’s Hass avocado-growing regions look set to significantly reduce Chile’s output in 2012/13