All Production & Trade articles – Page 1294
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ArticleFPC challenges Olympics Food Vision
The consortium has said that plans for the food sector at London 2012 should be better balanced between local and imported produce
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ArticleUS unveils food safety facility
The new center aims to ensure the safety of imported goods by improving communication and reducing redundant inspection processes
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ArticleItaly gives imports smack in the mouth
Coldiretti criticised after it adopts protectionist stance against imported fruit from overseas countries
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ArticleMelaPiù predicts 20,000-tonne crop
Italian consortium says season has started well and remains confident about its commercial prospects for the coming season
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ArticleScientists identify lone greening bacteria
Research at the University of Florida has revealed that citrus greening is almost certainly caused by one species of bacteria
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FPC: cut red tape to benefit trading
Importers are warning that government must keep its promise to cut unnecessary red tape and allow the fresh produce industry to trade efficiently.
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ArticleUK advises on West Bank food labelling
The UK’s new guidance on food labelling is expected to increase pressure on Israel over its settlements
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ArticleSpanish iceberg down by 30 per cent
Spanish grower organisation Proexport has confirmed that supplies of iceberg will fall by 30 per cent over the next few weeks.
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ArticleSwine flu ‘boosts’ citrus exports
Spanish citrus association Intercitrus says that consumer concern over swine flu has helped increase exports over recent months
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ArticleBenefits of eating in season 'misleading'
Retailers should “avoid claiming direct environmental benefits from eating in-season produce since these could potentially be misleading”, a report from the Food Ethics Council has found.
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ArticleDole to use iGPS pallets
Florida-based firm iGPS has announced Dole Fresh Fruits will begin shipping some of its products on the company’s all-plastic pallets
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Agrexco celebrates on organics
Agrexco is celebrating its 25th season handling organic produce.
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Pakistan's citrus exports to climb
Export target set at 200,000 tonnes as country looks to beat last year's volumes, which hit 150,000 tonnes
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ArticleNZ minister backs Zespri monopoly
David Carter says he backs growers' support for the kiwifruit export system and calls on T&G to work more closely with Zespri
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ArticleSouth Africa set to push grapefruit
The Japanese and UK citrus markets are in line for a South African promotion amid flagging consumption rates
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ArticleUnstable weather eats into Chilean volume
Chile anticipates further volume shortfalls for its 2009/10 fruit exports as inclement weather conditions persist
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Banana sales hold firm through recession
Report issued by the United Nations FAO has suggested that demand for bananas has remained steady across the world
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ArticleVietnamese exports top US$380m
Fruit and vegetable exports to overseas markets increased by 5.4 per cent through the first 11 months of the year
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ArticleSwine flu boosts Turkish citrus sales
Frost damage in Argentina and lower output in Spain creating new opportunities for Turkey in strong global market
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ArticleHeatwave hits Renmark citrus crops
Extreme weather through October and November has led to extensive fruit-drop for some growers