All Production & Trade articles – Page 1168
-
ArticleRains boost NZ apples
Rain in apple producing-hub Hawke’s Bay is a good thing for growers, but the season is now running a fortnight late
-
ArticleTighter import rules threaten Indonesian trade
A move by the Indonesian government to tighten fresh produce import regulations and reduce the number of entry points has raised concern among importers
-
ArticleHortyfruta calls for greater power
Interprofessional group urges EU to pass legislation to allow sectoral organisations to act to halt drops in prices
-
ArticleFNPE becomes the UEF
The federation of French endives producers has changed its name to the union of French endives producers
-
ArticlePositive signs for Japanese apples
Encouraging signs for Japanese apple growers in areas surrounding the nuclear power plant damaged in last year’s tsunami
-
ArticleQuality quarter for Landec Corporation
Strong results are driven by improved performance in Apio’s value-added fresh-cut specialty packed vegetable business segment
-
ArticleExpanded area freedom for Australian grapes
New areas declared fruit fly free in Victoria will boost the available volumes of Australian grapes for markets with controls against the pest
-
ArticleApple brand Joya to target teen market
Joya is looking to attract teenage consumers to the apple brand with a sporty image on its release at the end of January
-
ArticleEU imports show fall
New data reveals drop in fruit and vegetable imports during first nine months of 2011
-
ArticleGreek tomato exports climb
Volume nearly doubles in 2011 thanks in particular to increased demand from EU nations
-
ArticleSainsbury's has 'best Christmas ever'
Sainsbury's has said this Christmas was its best ever as customer transactions rose 1.5 million over the festive period to increase the retailer's market share.
-
ArticleIndian onion exports down
India’s onion exports have fallen due to China and Egypt undercutting the country on price in its traditional markets
-
ArticleMartinique strikes hit banana supplies
Banana volumes are stranded on the island of Martinique as the continuing dispute at Fort-de-France port disrupts shipments
-
Article
Unilever workers hold further pension strikes
Unilever workers have gone on strike against the company's decision to close its final salary pension scheme, trade union Unite has said.
-
ArticleAustralian citrus on trade mission to Thailand and Korea
In an effort to develop key markets in Asia a group of leading citrus growers, packers and exporters will visit Thailand and South Korea later this month
-
ArticleSales steady leading up to CNY
Sales of imported fruits in China have been steady as it prepares to welcome in the year of the dragon on 23 January
-
ArticleKiwifruit exports expected to fall
Kiwifruit exports from the Southern Hemisphere will be down this year as a result of bacterial disease affecting the industry in New Zealand
-
ArticleChina drops VAT on vegetable distribution
China has removed a value-added tax on vegetable distribution in an effort to rein in increasing food costs
-
ArticleTasmania refuses NZ apples
One Australian state is defying the federal government’s decision last year to end a 90-year-old ban on New Zealand apples
-
ArticleMorrisons sales growth slows over Christmas
Sales growth at Morrisons slowed during the festive season in a "challenging period for the consumer", the supermarket chain has announced.