All Production & Trade articles – Page 1230
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ArticleArgentina releases blueberry forecast
Output from the country’s three main production regions is expected to be on a par with last season
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M&As set for upward spiral
Mergers and acquisitions in the food sector are predicted to increase over the next year, while local and fairly traded produce are expected to present significant opportunities for businesses.
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ArticleUSDA funding to boost competitiveness
Some US$55m worth of grants have been allocated by the USDA to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops
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ArticleNo fall in Indian vegetable prices
Heavy rains that have damaged vegetable production in northern India are keeping the country’s wholesale and retail prices high
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ArticleGrowth set for Australian berry sector
Raspberry and blackberry production in Australia is forecast to double over the next five years as demand rises
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ArticleTyphoon drops Taiwanese vegetable prices
Vegetable prices in Taiwan fell over the weekend as growers rushed to harvest ahead of Typhoon Fanapi
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ArticleFreshfel Europe targets Russian market
A strong delegation has attended World Food Moscow to help improve the position of EU-grown produce on the Russian market
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ArticleEcuador's banana exports climb
Export sales value tops the US$1bn mark during the first six months of the year, according to reports
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ArticleAsiafruit Congress: session five report
Rising market demand will continue to drive export growth for the Philippines but the country must address issues in ownership and marketing
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ArticleSeven Seas looks to Moroccan clementines
US group looks to import larger volumes of the fruit after good quality signs this season
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ArticleIsraeli growers call for assistance
Financial damage to vegetable growers following damage caused by hottest August on record said to be "extremely high"
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ArticleWarning over EU-Morocco proposals
European farming body Copa-Cogeca raises concerns over potential impact of this week's draft agreement on liberalising trade
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ArticleWaitrose sees sales rise
The John Lewis Partnership has revealed its results for the half-year period ended 31 July 2010, with positive news for its grocery operation Waitrose.
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ArticleNZ party calls for produce border checks
New Zealand's Green Party is calling for border tests to be carried out on imported produce, after revealing that contaminant checks only take place once produce hits shelves
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ArticleCitrus Australia hails new minister
Australia’s national body for citrus growers has welcomed the arrival of Joe Ludwig as federal agriculture minister
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ArticleEU-Mercosur FTA on cards for 2011
A trade pact between the European Union and the South American bloc may be finalised by the middle of next year
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Univeg posts profit fall
Fresh produce group Univeg has reportedly posted a loss of €20.4m for 2009, compared with the €32.4m profit it made during the previous financial year.
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ArticleConcerns raised over Peru water footprint
Report claims expansion of asparagus production in Peru is "unsustainable" due to alleged over-use of water resources
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ArticleMexican blackberries face challenges
Some growers have been forced to exit the industry after poor marketing conditions last year, according to new USDA report
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ArticleSpain predicts lemon recovery
Production is forecast to reach 807,000 tonnes in 2010/11 with ample supply available for all clients throughout the season