All Production & Trade articles – Page 1237
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ArticleWindward bananas hit by dry spell
A drop in the size and volume of banana production is being attributed to a prolonged dry season across the region
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ArticlePeruvian asparagus on the rebound
Exporters hold out for improved sales after positive results in January when five new markets were inaugurated
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ArticleWaitrose readies to Eat up chain
Waitrose is in talks to take over sandwich bar chain Eat as part of its extensive expansion plans.
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ArticleAustralia suspends US fruit
Australia has suspended imports of US cherries and table grapes, as quarantine authorities await the outcome of tests
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ArticleDole plots steady growth in Europe
Eastern countries likely to feature prominently in group's expansion plans during the coming years, says head of Dole Europe
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ArticleNew Zealand ships season’s first kiwifruit
The first New Zealand kiwifruit shipment for the season will sail for Japan this weekend
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ArticleBoost for Australian strawberries
The Australian state of Queensland is aiming to develop new strawberry varieties suited to the country's sub-tropical conditions
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ArticleChinese drought remains unbroken
Southern China’s worst drought in decades is threatening the country’s largest horticultural regions
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Israel signs FTA with Mercosur
Israel's new free trade agreement with Mercosur is expected to significantly boost trade between the nations
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Growers look to hand-held Scarecrow
Scarecrow Bio-Acoustic Systems is urging field crop growers to adopt its hand-held Patrol device to manage birds and boost productivity.
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ArticleSarkozy firm on CAP renewal
The French leader yesterday announced that he will fight for CAP, as he reassured farmers of his commitment to their security
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ArticleSouth African Royal Gala debut
UK importer Capespan has received its first South African Royal Gala of the season.
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ArticleGrowth tipped for Peruvian avocados
Exports of both the Hass and Fuerte varieties are forecast to surpass volume achieved last year
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ArticleUS mulls wider Japanese access
New proposals could see the removal of varietal restrictions on apple imports from Japan
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ArticleSainsbury's reports sales slowdown
Sainsbury's sales slowed in the fourth quarter but the retailer said it has been a “strong year” for the business.
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Big year for Pakistan kinnows
In a rollercoaster season for Pakistani kinnow mandarins, the export goal of 225,000 tonnes looks to be within reach
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ArticleSpanish struggle to meet salad demand
Growers of Spanish iceberg are warning that the UK market will run short of product over the next two weeks as importers continue to scour their sources far and wide to meet customer demand.s.
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Norbert Dentressangle reports strong year
Logistics giant Norbert Dentressangle has reported a strong 2009, cutting debts brought on by the recession and returning a healthy profit due to advances in the UK.
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Produce World reports profits rise
Produce World has reported a significant rise in profits for 2009 as it focused on cash management amid the recession.
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ArticleOppenheimer Group chief backs Zespri
John Anderson says support among retail customers for New Zealand kiwifruit marketer's single-desk status is widespread