All Production & Trade articles – Page 1280
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ArticleFreshfel lobbies EU over China access
Organisation calls on China to be more open in terms of its fresh produce trading relationship with EU countries
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ArticleAgrícola Famosa eyeing Nolem
Grower-exporter declares interest in buying the Brazilian melon producer, which is currently in administration
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ArticleKorean grapes closer to China access
Country could begin sending table grapes to China in 2011 following government's decision to speed up pest risk assessment
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ArticleProfit jump for Asian Citrus Holdings
The group's results during 2008/09 have been boosted by higher direct orange sales to China-based supermarkets
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ArticleChina signs landmark eFresh deal
The Chinese government in Zhangzhou has signed a contract with eFresh.com to boost online international trade
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ArticleWeather may upset Chilean cherries
The country’s spring period, which officially kicks off on 21 September, is forecast to be wet and rainy this year
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ArticleSHAFFE sees export opportunities
Marta Bentancur told visitors to Fruit & Log in Brazil that Southern Hemisphere exporters needed to remain innovative and aware of market trends
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ArticleTarsus tussles for pomegranate pole position
The Turkish region is seeing a rapid increase in pomegranate production, threatening Iran's leading position
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Spaniards face citrus volume dip
Spanish citrus production is forecast to fall by 20-25 per cent this season.
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ArticleFrench apple growers in early harvest
The French apple harvest is running four to five days ahead of last season and fruit volumes are likely to rise by about five per cent across the crop, due in part to a larger size profile than last year.
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ArticleTesco homes in on Asia
Tesco is urging Asian suppliers to get up to speed on international certification standards, as the retailer looks to boost its direct procurement strategy from the region.
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"Ruthless" Tesco blamed for co-op closure
An “absolutely ruthless” Tesco was to blame for the collapse earlier this year of the Irish Republic’s only large-scale vegetable co-operative, a parliamentary committee was told in Dublin last week.
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ArticleLemon market awaits Turkey
The UK market is eagerly awaiting the start of the northern hemisphere lemon season, as prices for southern hemisphere fruit climbed still higher.
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Melon supplies run tight
The changeover in seasons from Europe to Latin America is causing some supply issues for melon availability.
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ArticleNamibia in EU grape deadlock
The Namibian government has refused to sign its Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the EU, leaving grape exporters facing a serious loss of trade preferences or a considerable increase in costs.
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Staffline battles recession problems
Recruitment and human resource specialist Staffline has reported a significant fall in revenue and a static level of profit as it deals with the recession.
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ArticleTurkish agriculture untouched by floods
Istanbul is still reeling from the devastating effects of Wednesday’s flash floods, but the agricultural sector appears to have escaped unscathed
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Pico extends into citrus supplies
Egyptian soft-fruit specialist Pico is branching into citrus this winter, with its first supplies to come on stream in mid-November.
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ArticleNew bee report alarms UK organisations
Several organisations in the UK have demanded the suspension of neonicotinoid pesticides after a new report on their impact on bees
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ArticleIndian exports to hit US$20bn
Indian agricultural exports will more than double over the next five years to US$20bn, according to officials