All Production & Trade articles – Page 1257
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ArticleAustralian fruit growers count cost
Severe storms in eastern Australia have cost the agriculture industry dearly, with growers still counting their losses
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ArticlePhilippine mangoes look to rebound
After disappointing harvests in 2008 and 2009, Philippine mango growers are hoping dry conditions will boost this year’s yield
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Supermarket staff see bonus boost
Staff at Sainsbury’s and Waitrose are set to benefit after changes in bonus policy and a strong performance respectively left the supermarkets' workforces in strong positions.
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ArticleWhole Foods warns of Chile shortage
US-based retailer claims Chilean table grapes will be limited in supply through April following February’s earthquake
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ArticleCapespan predicts strong grape market
Prices in Europe "at levels not seen for many years" due to shortage of Chilean product and strong demand in other markets
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ArticleWaitrose to stock first UK strawberries
First deliveries of new-season Elsanta grown in southern England set to arrive in stores this coming Thursday, says retailer
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Chilean exports escape second quake
Last Thursday’s earthquake in Chile, the second in three weeks, is said to have caused little damage to the country’s exporting infrastructure.
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Levy rates approved
DEFRA and ministers in the devolved administrations have approved levy rates to be charged to growers and processors by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) from 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2011.
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ArticleAftershocks continue to rattle Chile
Chilean Exporters Association assures late-season fruit supplies should be “relatively normal” despite major tremors last week
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ArticleC-stores urged to grasp produce
Convenience stores need to capitalise on the healthy eating trend if they hope to change consumer perception and position themselves as high-quality alternatives to the multiples.
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ArticleIndian mango growers upbeat
Mango growers in the Indian town of Malihabad have been buoyed by recent flowering, and the granting of GI status for their produce
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ArticleAustralia halts apple risk analysis
Biosecurity Australia has stopped its import risk analysis of US apples in order to obtain more information from the USDA
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ArticleCropWorld set for London debut
The newly launched CropWorld Congress & Exhibition is keen to welcome fresh produce companies to its London event at ExCel on 1-3 November.
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Stonefruit feels the squeeze
Stonefruit supplies in the UK have been tightening as a seasonal lull is exacerbated by further problems in source countries.
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ArticleUpdate: Chile hit by further earthquake
Chile experiences another large earthquake, with tremors particularly strong in the centre of the country
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ArticleUniveg introduces Chilean Fairtrade grapes
Univeg Katopé UK has just launched the first Chilean Fairtrade grapes on the UK market
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US urged to ease Cuba trade restrictions
New legislation would reportedly make agriculture a strong player in the Cuban market and increase US agricultural exports
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ArticleStrong signs for NZ kiwifruit season
The New Zealand kiwifruit harvest has begun and so far all signs are pointing towards another successful campaign ahead
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ArticleFrost damages early Spanish crops
Cold temperatures in southern Spain have damaged early stonefruit, almonds and vegetables in the region of Murcia
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Irish growers set up breakaway group
A group of vegetable and fruit growers in north county Dublin, the heart of the Irish industry, has broken away from the powerful Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) to set up their own organisation.