All Production & Trade articles – Page 1152
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ArticleMonsanto reveals income improvement
US-based company reports that solid sales and disciplined spending have moved the group into a strong position for 2011 and beyond
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ArticleTrade Waves embarks on new venture
The Egyptian company's new land-reclaiming project is set to boost volumes of the company's grapes, citrus and pomegranates
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ArticleDutch glasshouse growth halves again
The number of new greenhouses being built in the Netherlands fell to an all-time low last year following a slump in demand
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ArticleArgentinean lemon deal back on track
Wage increase resolves worker demonstrations and road blocks in the lemon-producing region of Tucumán
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ArticleSri Lanka sets up Organic Authority
Sri Lanka is establishing a national organic body to regulate organic production and thereby boost exports
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ArticleChina widens import ban
China has expanded a ban on Japanese food imports to include new regions and products amid mounting concerns over radiation contamination
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ArticleAustralian TV show to attract pickers
A new ‘Harvest Trail’ TV show aims to attract tourists to work as fruit pickers in Australia’s orchards
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ArticleNo movement for Florida citrus volumes
The state's orange and grapefruit estimates have remained stable, although future figures may be impacted by late-March storm
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ArticleBeetle poses potato threat
The National Farmers’ Union is calling for speedy action to save the UK potato industry from a potentially devastating pest.
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ArticleFyffes explores new growth opportunities
Chairman David McCann confirms modest rise in operating profit and hints at possible further investment during coming months
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ArticleInterfel head stays on to lead reform
Despite resigning as Interfel's president, the French interprofessional organisation has agreed to keep Gilles Vignaud on to drive reform
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ArticleThai produce prices rise in Singapore
Prices of Thai fruit and vegetables have risen in Singapore as a result of last month’s flooding
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Greenery profits dip on sales rise
Dutch produce giant The Greenery has seen profits dip although sales have increased.
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ArticleStemilt upgrades Olds Station cherry line
Exporter continues to invest in cherry packing facilities as it prepares to handle new-season crop estimated at over 18m cartons
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ArticleM&S posts solid Q4 on food
Marks & Spencer food sales have delivered a Q4 result of consistent improvement and increased market share, according to a trading statement released on Wednesday.
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ArticleHail hits Moroccan melons
Melon producers in Marrakesh have had to rethink their optimistic forecasts following a violent hailstorm
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ArticleAvocados lead produce sales
Avocados outstrip sales of all other fresh fruits and vegetables in the US as Mexico cements its position as the leading supplier of the fruit
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ArticleMedfel brings Med together
The recent turmoil in North Africa has shown the importance of Euro-Mediterranean relations, Medfel's organisers state
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ArticleSpanish melons ‘may lose market share’
Decrease in production area could open way to greater market access for exporters in Italy and north Africa
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ArticleAustralian citrus crop rebounds
Australia's 2011/12 citrus crop is expected to be considerably larger than last year, as growing regions recover from adverse weather