All Production & Trade articles – Page 1271
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ArticleEC ‘rules out’ further banana aid
EC 'will not' provide further financial aid to Canary Islands’ growers to compensate for lowering of banana tariff, say reports
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ArticleUS open to Korean tangerines
After a suspension of eight years, the US market is once again open to South Korean tangerine and apple exports
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ArticleHigh dollar deflates onion growers
A global onion shortage has driven prices up, but the high value of the Australian dollar is a thorn in grower’s sides
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ArticleChile fruit sector launches relief effort
Asoex to support earthquake victims and help repair infrastructure in rural areas through reconstruction of a major agricultural school
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ArticleHard road ahead for Dutch producers
Rabobank studies suggest the next few years will be particularly testing for the Netherlands' apple and vegetable growers
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ArticleEU orders repayment of farm funds
The EU is reportedly set to claw back some €346.5m of agricultural funds unduly spent by Member States
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US to promote exports in Japan
Agricultural secretary Tom Vilsack will head to Japan in April as part of President Obama's efforts to increase US exports
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ArticleMixed results for Anecoop
Spain’s biggest fresh produce firm Anecoop may have achieved its best-ever results, but its producers have been hit by falling returns
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ArticleAvocados outpace produce category
The volume and value of avocado sales in the US grew further in 2009, overtaking results for the entire fresh fruit and vegetable sector
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ArticleAdditional groups back Chile petition
US maritime union and Wal-Mart are supporting the temporary suspension of Chilean table grape import restrictions
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Spanish exports value drops
Spanish fresh produce exports declined in value during 2009 and only rose slightly in volume, according to figures released by producer-exporters’ association Fepex.
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ArticleChile predicts solid kiwifruit offer
Shipments to all international markets are expected to remain robust despite February’s earthquake
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ArticleAsian Citrus records profit jump
Asian Citrus Holdings Ltd has recorded a 64.5 per cent jump in profits for the six months to 31 December
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ArticleFrosts damage Valencia’s fruit
Growers in Spain’s Valencia region are counting the cost of frosts that damaged fruit during the sensitive flowering stage
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ArticleSurvey reveals strong support for Zespri
A recent poll of 500 kiwifruit growers in New Zealand shows the majority are not in favour of deregulating the industry
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ArticleGuadeloupe’s melons hit by ash
Not only bananas, but also melons have been affected by the falling ash on the island of Guadeloupe, limiting exports
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ArticlePeru forecasts further citrus growth
Rising demand, productivity and planted area are contributing to the ongoing growth in the country’s citrus production
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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.