All Production & Trade articles – Page 1286
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ArticleMixed results for Anecoop
Spain’s biggest fresh produce firm Anecoop may have achieved its best-ever results, but its producers have been hit by falling returns
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ArticleAvocados outpace produce category
The volume and value of avocado sales in the US grew further in 2009, overtaking results for the entire fresh fruit and vegetable sector
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ArticleAdditional groups back Chile petition
US maritime union and Wal-Mart are supporting the temporary suspension of Chilean table grape import restrictions
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Spanish exports value drops
Spanish fresh produce exports declined in value during 2009 and only rose slightly in volume, according to figures released by producer-exporters’ association Fepex.
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ArticleChile predicts solid kiwifruit offer
Shipments to all international markets are expected to remain robust despite February’s earthquake
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ArticleAsian Citrus records profit jump
Asian Citrus Holdings Ltd has recorded a 64.5 per cent jump in profits for the six months to 31 December
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ArticleFrosts damage Valencia’s fruit
Growers in Spain’s Valencia region are counting the cost of frosts that damaged fruit during the sensitive flowering stage
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ArticleSurvey reveals strong support for Zespri
A recent poll of 500 kiwifruit growers in New Zealand shows the majority are not in favour of deregulating the industry
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ArticleGuadeloupe’s melons hit by ash
Not only bananas, but also melons have been affected by the falling ash on the island of Guadeloupe, limiting exports
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ArticlePeru forecasts further citrus growth
Rising demand, productivity and planted area are contributing to the ongoing growth in the country’s citrus production
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ArticleAustralian fruit growers count cost
Severe storms in eastern Australia have cost the agriculture industry dearly, with growers still counting their losses
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ArticlePhilippine mangoes look to rebound
After disappointing harvests in 2008 and 2009, Philippine mango growers are hoping dry conditions will boost this year’s yield
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Supermarket staff see bonus boost
Staff at Sainsbury’s and Waitrose are set to benefit after changes in bonus policy and a strong performance respectively left the supermarkets' workforces in strong positions.
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ArticleWhole Foods warns of Chile shortage
US-based retailer claims Chilean table grapes will be limited in supply through April following February’s earthquake
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ArticleCapespan predicts strong grape market
Prices in Europe "at levels not seen for many years" due to shortage of Chilean product and strong demand in other markets
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ArticleWaitrose to stock first UK strawberries
First deliveries of new-season Elsanta grown in southern England set to arrive in stores this coming Thursday, says retailer
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Chilean exports escape second quake
Last Thursday’s earthquake in Chile, the second in three weeks, is said to have caused little damage to the country’s exporting infrastructure.
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Levy rates approved
DEFRA and ministers in the devolved administrations have approved levy rates to be charged to growers and processors by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) from 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2011.
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ArticleAftershocks continue to rattle Chile
Chilean Exporters Association assures late-season fruit supplies should be “relatively normal” despite major tremors last week
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ArticleC-stores urged to grasp produce
Convenience stores need to capitalise on the healthy eating trend if they hope to change consumer perception and position themselves as high-quality alternatives to the multiples.