All Production & Trade articles – Page 1275

  • Bruno Dupont
    Article

    Interfel calls on FNPF’s Bruno Dupont

    2009-10-13T12:01:01Z

    As the French sector continues to battle myriad difficulties, Bruno Dupont has been chosen as Interfel’s eyes on the ground

  • California grapes
    Article

    California grapes step into the breach

    2009-10-13T11:04:11Z

    The UK and European markets are opening up nicely for California grapes this year as key regional producers struggle to meet demand

  • Syria flag
    Article

    Syria rebuilds bridges

    2009-10-13T10:21:23Z

    Syria’s improved ties with both Saudi Arabia and the European Union are set to lead to increased trade between the countries

  • Article

    Priva in UK restructure

    2009-10-13T09:01:01Z

    Dutch glasshouse systems specialist Priva is restructuring its senior team to reinforce its UK operations.

  • Dole sign FL
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    Dole sheds light on IPO plans

    2009-10-12T14:34:01Z

    Company targets as much as US$565.7m from offering, with chairman David Murdock set to retain majority shareholding

  • Paul Campbell
    Article

    Farmers markets go online

    2009-10-12T12:01:02Z

    A new social enterprise in Norfolk and Suffolk is taking the counties’ farmers’ markets online as it aims to deliver the best in local produce directly to shoppers’ doors.

  • Article

    William Sinclair reports solid performance

    2009-10-11T14:01:01Z

    Commercial horticulture specialist William Sinclair Holdings has reported a solid year so far as it looks to counter stock reductions by retailers.

  • BIFGA chairman John Breach
    Article

    BIFGA attacks retail-supply climate

    2009-10-11T09:01:01Z

    The British Independent Fruit Growers’ Association (BIFGA) has launched a scathing attack on the retail environment, as it looks to improve returns for growers and ensure the future of UK fruit producers.

  • Italian kiwi drop forecast
    Article

    Italian kiwi drop forecast

    2009-10-10T09:01:01Z

    Output of Italian kiwifruit is expected to fall slightly this season due mainly to inclement weather in the Lazio area.

  • chilean grapes
    Article

    Chilean frosts impact new season fruit

    2009-10-09T14:38:53Z

    Table grape and stonefruit suppliers in northern Chile remain on high alert as further frosts are predicted to hit this weekend

  • Chilean navels
    Article

    Chile posts record citrus season

    2009-10-09T11:04:26Z

    The first US-bound shipments of navel oranges have exceeded expectations, with increased volume also registered in other citrus categories

  • Bananas
    Article

    APEB condemns free trade proposal

    2009-10-08T16:45:18Z

    European Banana Producers Association claims proposed free trade deal with Latin America would decimate Canaries banana sector

  • Argentina blueberry frost
    Article

    New Zealand growers dodge frost

    2009-10-08T12:02:24Z

    New Zealand apples and kiwifruit have so far avoided significant frost damage, but the danger is not yet over

  • Article

    Northern Foods sees sales slide

    2009-10-08T10:01:01Z

    Marks & Spencer supplier Northern Foods has seen sales fall dramatically while its Hull facility has been forced to close.

  • Kiwifruit Hayward green on tree
    Article

    NH kiwifruit forecast revealed

    2009-10-07T17:23:18Z

    Early estimates have pegged the Northern Hemisphere kiwifruit crop at just over 661,000 tonnes, down 1 per cent on 2008/09

  • Florida citrus
    Article

    Florida citrus value under US$1bn

    2009-10-07T11:19:07Z

    The value of the state's citrus crop fell below US$1bn for the first time in four years during 2008/09, according to the USDA

  • Sainsbury's sees growth slip
    Article

    Sainsbury's sees growth slip

    2009-10-07T09:18:29Z

    Sainsbury's growth faltered as it reported a 5.4 per cent rise in second quarter sales and warned that growth across the market is set to slow down in the next few months.

  • Australian Kensington Pride mango
    Article

    Australian mango season open

    2009-10-07T07:43:29Z

    The Australian mango season is set to start this week on a positive note, but new export markets are not beginning so well

  • almonds
    Article

    Australian almonds bought out

    2009-10-07T07:28:07Z

    A Singaporean buyout of Timbercorp’s almond acreage could signal the future for its other horticultural operations

  • Tesco records "solid" performance
    Article

    Tesco records "solid" performance

    2009-10-06T09:07:06Z

    Tesco has seen a rise in its pre-tax profits to £1.4 billion for the first half of its financial year and has declared it declared “solid”.