All Production & Trade articles – Page 1304
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ArticleDemand paves way for Aus expansion
Following the success of Australian-grown topfruit in Canada, different produce categories could be set to flourish in the country
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ArticleUS imports maintain momentum
Despite the recession, the USDA projects fresh fruit and vegetable imports into the US this year will remain more or less on a par with 2008
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ArticleCalavo bucks trend with record profits
Product diversification contributed towards record profits in both the second quarter and first half of 2009 for the US avocado distributor
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ArticleNZ continues seasonal worker scheme
New Zealand’s government has announced it will continue to support the Recognised Seasonal Employer Scheme
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ArticleFrench unions protest against retailers
Two unions in the south of France have called for a protest today against the policies of the supermarkets and hypermarkets
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ArticlePear forecasts revealed at Interpera
The European pear forecasts were announced last week in Belgium, revealing good news for French producers
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ArticleMorrisons results beat forecast
Morrisons has beaten its results forecasts with a big rise in Q1 underlying sales.
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ArticleStenzel testifies on food safety legislation
As the US prepares to draft a new food safety law, United Fresh president Tom Stenzel says the time has come to end fears in the fresh produce department
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ArticleRussia ramps up EU import residue levels
"Urgent" meetings are set to take place this week to discuss the situation, according to Freshfel
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ArticleSunway Group files for bankruptcy
Russian fresh produce importer seeking liquidation following its failure to meet US$27m in loan repayments
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ArticleRoyal Van Namen in administration
One of the Netherlands' oldest fresh produce trading houses announced it has filed for bankruptcy
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ArticleDole operations unaffected by quake
The Honduran earthquake that forced the closure of the Puerto Cortes port has not affected the company's banana exports
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Total Produce on track
Total Produce has set its sights on a "solid earnings performance" in 2009 as the supplier looks to ride out the recession.
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ArticleUS watermelon sales holding steady
Mini watermelons accounted for the category's largest growth in sales during the 52 weeks ended 29 March 2009
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ArticleUS opening to draw Chilean trade
With strong consumption and less competition, the recently opened US orange market presents great opportunities for Chile this season
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ArticleHuge damage to Lake Constance fruit
Crops in Germany's largest fruit producing region hit hard by recent hailstorms, according to local officials
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ArticleIndustry prepares for Fruit Focus
Market dynamics, consumer spend and produce quality are the core themes for the UK fruit and wine sector at Fruit Focus 2009.
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ArticleChilean apple exports fall short
Chilean market intelligence system Simfruit estimates shipments to the US have declined by 17.4 per cent in comparison to last season
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ArticlePositive Japanese citrus visit for Aus
An inspection of the South Australian citrus industry has gone well, according to an industry director
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Spanish exports fall
Spanish fresh produce exports fell by four per cent year on year during the first quarter of 2009.