All Production & Trade articles – Page 1298
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ArticleWeak dollar shaping Chilean exports
Suppliers may look more closely at opportunities in Asia and Europe while short- and long-term measures are proposed
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ArticleMarketer excited about Cameo season
A leading US Cameo apple marketer is enthused about the fruit's sales prospects ahead of the coming season
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ArticleBad weather hits Chile’s cherries
A spell of inclement spring weather has taken its toll on Chile’s cherry crops, with yields expected to be well down on last season
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ArticleGlasshouses gain favour in India
Farmers in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu are turning to glasshouses to improve growing conditions and increase yields
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ArticleACP anger at EU banana proposal
The EU’s proposed banana deal has been criticised by ACP governments, which fear for the livelihoods of their farmers
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ArticleT&G campaign sparks US enquiry
The US administration has asked questions of Zespri in the wake of Turners & Growers' campaign against the single-desk export system
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ArticleMexico records avocado charge
Both production and exports are on the up this year, as government officials point towards a 1.19m-tonne crop for 2009
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Dole reports third quarter loss
Dole Food Company has posted a third-quarter loss of $54 million (£32.5m) as the banana giant looks to recover its debts.
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ArticleWTO to rule on origin labelling spat
Canadian and Mexican suppliers claim country of origin labelling in the US is having a negative impact on their exports
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ArticleThousands protest against spray ban
Thousands of Philippine banana workers have taken to the streets to protest against the country’s banning of aerial fungicide spraying
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ArticleTomato sources collide
Tomatoes are in abundant supply, leading to price pressure as fruit comes on in a flush across a number of leading sources.
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ArticleEC to investigate Moroccan tomatoes
Brussels is reportedly beginning an investigation into Spanish allegations over 'fraudulent' Moroccan tomato imports
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ArticleItalian imports exceed exports
For the first eight months of 2009, the volume of fruit and vegetables brought into Italy was higher than the volume exported
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ArticleBonduelle to sell fruit factory
Bonduelle has signalled its desire to focus on fresh-cut vegetables by revealing its intention to sell off its fruit factories
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ArticleCalifornian exports in US$33m boost
State trade organisations are receiving over US$33m to support the international promotion of its food and agriculture
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ArticleFrench push for harmonisation
The French minister of agriculture is stepping up the pressure on the European Commission to harmonise rules on seasonal work
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ArticleCalifornia navels looking good
After a month of picking, an industry expert says the Californian navel orange season looks good for volume, quality and price
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ArticleAustralian grape fears unfounded
An Australian table grape expert believes the Sunraysia region’s recent heatwave won’t affect crop volumes dramatically
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Israeli avo volumes climb
Israel's avocado growers are forecasting a high volume season with yields over 80,000 tonnes - a rise of more than 50 per cent of output during the previous two seasons.
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ArticleSales slow as Morrisons reels
Morrisons today reported a slowdown in sales growth with the retailer still reeling from the news that its Dutch boss, Marc Bolland, is to leave for Marks & Spencer.