All Production & Trade articles – Page 1287
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ArticleEurope in fruit export volume growth
Freshfel Europe has reported that while volumes increased, the value of both fruit and vegetable exports fell sharply during 2009
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ArticleZON members reject merger proposal
Idea of possible merger with fellow Dutch cooperative Fruitmasters appears to be on ice following meeting of ZON members
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ArticlePakistan targets new mango markets
With shipments set to start on 15 May, the government sets an export target of 150,000 tonnes for the year
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ArticleZespri targets T&G case split
Zespri aims to split Turners & Growers’ case between the High Court and the New Zealand Kiwifruit Board
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ArticleSmaller crop for Northwest cherries
This year’s Northwest cherry crop is predicted to be over 20 per cent down on 2009’s bumper harvest
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ArticleSpike in Korean fruit imports
Korean fresh fruit imports have spiked in March, after a lengthy cold snap led to a shortage of locally grown fruit
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ArticleMelon prices in upward spiral
Melon and watermelon supplies are running tight and prices are climbing as Latin American sources wind down before Spain is fully on stream.
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ArticleWeather causes stonefruit rethink
Bad April weather has led California stonefruit growers to revise their prediction for this year’s crop to 46.8m cartons
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ArticleChiquita slips to first-quarter loss
Group hit by weaker European banana demand and pricing following harsh winter weather and ongoing tough economic conditions
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ArticleChile posts fruit export dip
Despite growth in some categories, overall sendings to date have slipped due to marked declines in table grape and red apple shipments
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ArticleCatalan stonefruit production 'to rise'
Forecast from Catalan regional government predicts improved nectarine and peach harvest for the Spanish region
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ArticleFresh produce companies 'losing value'
A new study has found that nearly 350 UK fresh produce outfits have lost over a third of their value in a year
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ArticleChiquita reports surprise Q1 loss
Chiquita has reported an unexpected $9 million (£5.9m) quarterly loss and cut its revenue forecast for the year, after cold weather and a weak economy hurt banana sales in Europe.
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ArticleAustralian exporter bids to battle on
Owner of JAK Fruit Jason Kotz vows to fight on after the company goes into voluntary administration with debts of over A$10m
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ArticleSmaller garlic for China
A cold winter in China has led to a crop of smaller garlic, although overall yields will be similar to that of last year
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ArticleNew kiwifruit varieties stir industry
Zespri’s new kiwifruit varieties, due for a commercial verdict in under two months, have begun to stir the New Zealand industry
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ArticleBumper UK asparagus season expected
Asparagus Growers Association is anticipating a record year as consumption and retail market value increases
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ArticleUS widens South American papaya access
Papayas from Colombia and Ecuador will be permitted entry into the US from late May onwards
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ArticleLettuce growers count cost of rainfall
Producers in Spanish regions of Murcia and Almería predict average export falls of 35 per cent during weeks 17, 18 and 19
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ArticleAustralian export firm collapses
Australian fruit export company JAK Fruit has gone into voluntary administration, with debts of over A$10m