All Production & Trade articles – Page 1276
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ArticleEcuador moves to aid banana growers
Faced with fall in prices in Russia and China, Ecuador’s government pledges to buy bananas from small growers during January
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ArticleGreenery in pear deal with Capespan
EXCLUSIVE: The Greenery, New Sensations and Capespan Exports sign agreement on production of pear club varieties
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ArticleNew figures show fall in Dutch trade
Fresh fruit and vegetable imports and exports both shrank during January-October 2009, according to new figures from CBS
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ArticleBig chill threatens Florida citrus crop
A severe cold snap across large parts of the country has left Florida citrus growers fearing for the welfare of their crops
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ArticleBooths reports strong Christmas
North West supermarket Booths has reported a surge in sales over the festive period, with like-for-like sales up 2.5 per cent on a year earlier.
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ArticleTurnover down slightly at REO Veiling
Sales of lettuce, tomatoes and mushrooms all down in 2009, but more positive signs for growers of leeks and chicory
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ArticleM&S posts Christmas cracker
Marks & Spencer broke free of two years of struggle to report a 'good Christmas', including record sales.
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ArticleMalaysia bootstraps Sabah pineapples
Pineapple production is set to fire up in Malaysia’s Sabah, with an eventual goal of 800ha
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ArticleHeavy rains damage Almerian crops
Heavy rains in southern Spain may have damaged up to 20 per cent of crops being produced in Almeria, says association
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ArticleGF Group targets logistics expansion
While retaining its core business in marketing and distributing fresh produce, the Italian giant intends to boost its logistics operations
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ArticleUMS to extend business in Europe
Israeli export marketer reveals plans for expansion of citrus and tomato volumes to key markets in Europe and Russia
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Punjab kinnow production up
The Indian state of Punjab has forecast this year will see record kinnow production thanks to increased acreage and favourable weather
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ALV system set for February
Long-awaited benefits for importers and agents from simplifying procedures for importing fresh produce and cut flowers will be realised when the Automatic Licence Verification (ALV) system is implemented fully on February 16, 2010.
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ArticleASEAN trade deal under fire
Australia’s free trade agreement with ASEAN is in effect, but Nationals leader Warren Truss sees the deal as a one-way street
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ArticleVietnam exports up
Vietnam’s fresh produce exports are up, but floods, drought and concerns over food safety are barriers to reaching their full potential
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ArticlePeru to export first avocados to US
Andean nation strikes deal with US to begin avocado exports following 12 months of discussions and consultations
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ArticleFyffes back on acquisition trail
Company watching for investment opportunities over the coming year, reveals chairman David McCann
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ArticleHillfresh set for Barendrecht return
Dutch import company preparing to move into new distribution facility later this month as it targets double-digit growth in 2010
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ArticleCatania Chile ‘files for bankruptcy’
Chilean subsidiary of Catania Worldwide has reportedly applied for voluntary bankruptcy after a ‘catastrophic’ recent campaign
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ArticleSpain ends 2009 with fall in volumes
Fepex reveals that Spain’s fresh produce sector recorded a drop in both export volumes and value for 2009