All Production & Trade articles – Page 1185
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ArticleFresh Inspirations targets next generation
New initiative for the fresh produce and horticulture industries aims to inspire, empower and connect young managers
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ArticleQuality seal introduced for Atacama grapes
Chile has launched the country's first certified seal for early table grapes, highlighting quality characteristics unique to the northern Atacama region
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ArticleNew Zealand seeks Psa-resistant solution
Zepsri's David Tanner says that programmes to produce a new kiwifruit variety resistant to Psa have been ramped up
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ArticleUS Congress ratifies Korea FTA
The Korea-US Free Trade Agreement has won US Congress approval but it must now be ratified by Korean parliament
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ArticleBumper UK crop at Sainsbury’s
Following warm October, retailer expects to receive extra volumes of UK-grown vegetables, topfruit and berries
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ArticleDutch apple exports down in 2011
Stronger consumer demand from Germany not enough to compensate for lower sales in France, Russia, Sweden and the UK
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ArticleFlorida citrus crop expected to increase
The first USDA forecast of the season pegs the 2011/12 crop at 147m boxes, up 5 per cent on last year
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ArticleEC discovers price-fixing cartel
Fresh produce giant Chiquita and Belgian importer Pacific Fruit found to be involved in price-fixing cartel for bananas
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ArticleEast Malling sees bright pear future
Concept Pear Orchard volumes come in at 22 tonnes in only its second harvest, giving reason for optimism
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ArticleCopa-Cogeca wants green growth in EU
Farmers and cooperatives organisation calls for measures to boost profitability and productivity of EU agriculture and agri-food sector, as well as benefit environment
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ArticleDole purchases berry supplier SunnyRidge
Company takes full ownership of Florida-based marketer's parent company as it seeks to gain bigger share of berry market
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ArticleMoroccan citrus exports set to rise
Moroccan citrus production and exports are expected to rise this season compared to last, thanks to new plantations coming on stream
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Del Monte expands greenhouse project
US group begins construction of 17 greenhouses in Costa Rica to boost vegetable supplies to North America
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ArticleOrange exports from Chile on the up
The Middle East, the US and Asia have recorded increases in fresh orange arrivals from Chile this season, with volume up by 64.4 per cent, 34.9 per cent and 18.6 per cent respectively
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ArticleProspects poor for RSA apricots to US
There is little chance that South African apricots will soon be seen in the US despite the decision to allow imports of the category
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ArticleChilean nut exports climb
Italian and Brazilian demand helps drive upwards overseas sales, according to a new report
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Produce World passes BRC test strongly
Produce World IFP has gained full marks in a British Retail Consortium (BRC) spot check.
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ArticleAsian Citrus Holdings cuts Chaoda tie
China’s largest orange plantation owner to cease fertiliser contract with scandal-hit company Chaoda Modern Agriculture
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Favourable forecast for Australian valencias
As the Australian dollar eases the country’s embattled citrus industry is finding some positives in light of a challenging year for navels
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ArticleBangkok braces for flooding
Persistent rains in Thailand are hampering both production and trade in the country’s fresh produce industry