All Production & Trade articles – Page 1277
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ArticleCalifornia water allocations down
Californian farmers are doing it tough, with news that both state and federal water allocations are at record-low levels
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ArticleMajor earthquake shakes Chile
Chile’s biggest quake in 50 years has struck the heart of fruit-producing regions and damaged road, port and airport infrastructure
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ArticleArgentina doubts re-access to US
The release of a number of new tough import demands mean Argentina’s re-entry onto the US lemon market is looking less likely
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ArticleSpanish growers call for aid after floods
Fresh produce organisations have called on the country’s authorities to aid growers following floods in Andalusia
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ArticleLower demand hits T&G profit
New Zealand group reveals falling fruit and vegetable consumption was the main factor behind a 34 per cent fall in group profit
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ArticleChiquita Q4 loss narrows
Chiquita has reported a smaller loss than last year as it was helped by an upturn in banana sales as the company looked ahead to a strong 2010.
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ArticlePeruvian FTAs to boost employment
Job opportunities could grow fourfold on the back of Free Trade Agreements with the US, China and the European Union
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ArticlePeru showing avocado strength
Europe now receives almost as many avocados from Peru as Chile, as the Andean nation continues to carve out a position of importance on the market
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ArticleStrong response to red kiwifruit
New Zealand fresh produce marketer Turners and Growers has had a strong response to its red kiwifruit at Fruit Logistica
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ArticlePeru releases bumper mango forecast
This season marks a return to form for the South American supplier, following a poor 40,000-tonne output in 2008/09
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NFU re-elects Kendall
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) president Peter Kendall has been re-elected for a third term, after securing more than 75 per cent of the vote from NFU Council members during their annual general meeting in Birmingham yesterday.
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ArticleUpdate: Chile readies for sluggish start
The beginning of the Chilean topfruit export campaign is set to be challenging as the nation’s increased output meets with higher local stocks
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ArticleGreenery changes complete 'by April'
Video: Managing director Philip Smits tells Eurofruit about the reasons behind the Dutch company's recent reorganisation
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ArticleItalian potato sector "in collapse"
Low prices and intense competition said to be placing Italian producers under huge pressure following "disastrous" 2009
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ArticleVolcano ash darkens Guadeloupe's season
Guadeloupe's banana producers are reeling from the effects of the recent eruption of Soufrière Hills volcano
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ArticleTotal Produce in new Egyptian venture
Group's berry research and development arm Redeva establishes "new and unique" association with Egyptian growers
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FPC redoubles high-risk lobbying effort
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) is continuing to lobby against EC Regulation 669/2009 which came into force last month, affecting the import of certain fresh produce lines from Thailand, Turkey and the Dominican Republic.
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ArticleGrowth for Peruvian onion exports
Sales garnered a 38 per cent increase in 2009, but this year the Andean nation is choosing to remain on an even keel
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ArticleCapacity shortage may hamper Peru
New US regulations set to come into force later this year have authorities concerned about the lack of facilities at Lima airport
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ArticleUS melon demand slides off course
Wintery weather conditions and consumers on tight budgets are curbing demand, causing concern for supply giant Honduras