All Production & Trade articles – Page 1281
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GLA in second protocol call
The Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) has launched a second consultation this week on a protocol between itself, supermarkets and their suppliers to help combat labour exploitation in the UK.
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ArticleSpanish lettuce exports set to fall
Fluctuating temperatures in south-east Spain have affected the lettuce crop, resulting in an expected drop in production
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ArticleAustralian stonefruit looks to CNY
Chinese New Year timing means an abundance of Australian stonefruit will be available to markets for the festivities
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ArticleEU banana trade deal 'imminent'
With a draft agreement in place after a fortnight of talks in Brussels, officials will now look to the US for final approval
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ArticleChile to open Vietnam office
Chile plans to open an agricultural attaché office in Vietnam in 2010 as part of efforts to expand exports to the country
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ArticleFepex slams EU-Morocco ‘deal’
Spanish federation Fepex has called on the European Commission to renegotiate its new export ‘deal’ with Morocco
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ArticleHeat hits Riverland citrus
A recent heatwave in South Australia’s Riverland region looks set to slash next season’s navel orange crop, although quality indications are good
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ArticleChile charts impressive export growth
The Southern Hemisphere’s biggest fresh fruit supplier has come a long way over the last eight years
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ArticleDetails hold up EU banana deal
Latin American banana exporters and the EU are on the verge of agreeing a new banana deal, with a few hurdles still to overcome
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ArticleAustrian apples aim for Arabia and Africa
Export marketer EVA says it will target new and emerging markets including North Africa and the Middle East this season
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Citrus industry still profitable in Florida
Despite problems with disease and storms, the industry still contributes US$9bn to Florida's economy each year
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ArticleDutch POs confirm merger plans
Unistar, Brassica Group, Westveg and Tradition reach agreement for merger plans announced back at the end of October
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ArticleGrower consolidation "inevitable"
The Greenery MD Philip Smits argues sector will have to address problem of excess production to maintain decent prices
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ArticleIsrael set for 80,000 tonne avocado crop
Figures released by country's Plant Production and Marketing Board peg exports at 50,000 tonnes, with a possible return of €70m
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ArticleMurcian cooperative switches to citrus
Spanish agricultural cooperative Suresco has completed the conversion of its production from cotton to citrus
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ArticleIsraeli citrus crop up 10 per cent
USDA predicts exports of 183,000 tonnes in 2009/10, buoyed by increased production of Or easy-peelers and red grapefruit
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ArticleZespri slams policy review paper
Marketer criticises 2025 Productivity Taskforce for advocating removal of regulated single-desk system for NZ kiwifruit exports
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ArticleOrganic vegetable shortage for Canada
Only five of the main producers in California are adhering to new Canadian regulations, prompting shortage concerns
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ArticlePettitt calls for immediate action
The UK vegetable industry should act quickly on the government’s revitalised interest in the horticultural industry, according to Sarah Pettitt, chair of horticulture at the National Farmers’ Union (NFU).
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ArticleParamount helps develop workforce
US company Paramount Citrus has partnered with California State University in a bid to train the citrus workers of the future