All Production & Trade articles – Page 1288
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ArticleDole and Chiquita in Angolan talks
Companies have met with Angolan officials to discuss agricultural partnerships backed by US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
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ArticleT&G steps up Zespri challenge
Turners & Growers is continuing its legal challenge to Zespri’s monopoly in kiwifruit exports from New Zealand
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ArticleUK intent on boosting production
In order to counteract the rising global population, as well as the effects of climate change, the UK is looking to boost domestic production
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ArticleAMS-WellPict European in administration
Apparent cash-flow problems push berry marketer into financial difficulties as debts reportedly reach "millions of pounds"
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ArticleTopfruit forecast revealed at Prognosfruit
European apple production is expected to drop this year, with pear volumes set to rise, according to details released at the annual event
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ArticleExports from Israel on the up
Israeli exports of fresh fruit and vegetables have grown by 11.4 per cent during the first half of 2009
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ArticleDEFRA minister urges UK on protected status
More UK producers should apply for protected status for their food and join iconic British foods such as West Midlands favourites Worcestershire cider and Staffordshire heese, food and farming minister Jim Fitzpatrick said last week.
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ArticleSwiss importers suspected of fraud
Tomatoes and salads have reportedly entered the Swiss market under the guise of melons, as companies attempt to avoid higher taxes
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ArticleNew promotion for Chilean Hass avocados
This year's marketing campaign is set to feature the UK's first ever Avocado Week, which is due to take place on 19-25 October
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Chiquita enjoys 'best quarterly results' for decade
Chiquita Brands International, Inc has reported strong second-quarter results for 2009.
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Murcian watermelon growers struggle
Watermelon growers in the south-eastern Spanish region of Murcia are struggling with an abundant crop and disastrously low prices.
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ArticleFrench growers may have to pay €700m
The figure owed by French producers could be closer to €700m than the widely reported sum of €500m, according to reports
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ArticleNW cherry shipments up on 2008
The latest report by Northwest Cherry Growers has revealed that volumes remain well ahead of last year
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ArticleItalian apple firms look beyond Europe
Five of the country's leading apple companies have formed a new sales organisation to promote exports to non-European markets
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ArticleFrost trims Argentina blueberry output
The country's blueberry sector is still counting on a good season in 2009/10 despite losing some volume to poor weather
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ArticleFrench producers refuse to repay aid
Despite government efforts, French producers have restated their refusal to reimburse €500m in state handouts
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ArticleGreen Seed replaces Food from Britain
International consulting network The Green Seed Group has opened up in Food from Britain’s stead as the UK looks to promote its food and drink overseas and create trade links at home.
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ArticleJapan hungry for Taiwan's mangoes
Export volumes to Japan increased this year following greater premium orders and improved quality control
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Online food and fairness debate launches
An online public debate into food and fairness has launched today.
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Ecuador to ‘resume’ banana talks
According to reports in Ecuador, the country is ready to re-enter talks with the EU over the reduction of the latter’s banana tariff