All Production & Trade articles – Page 1305
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ArticleDel Monte reveals Q3 profit and sales drop
The fresh produce giant's third-quarter profit was hit by lower selling prices in gold pineapples and high banana procurement costs
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ArticleAustralian bananas head to Korea
The country's first shipment of the fruit to Korea has been sent by Dole Food Company
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ArticleZespri welcomes NZ-Malaysia FTA
Kiwifruit marketer Zespri has welcomed the signing of a free trade agreement between New Zealand and Malaysia
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ArticlePakistan surges past mango target
The country's mango exports touched 132,000 tonnes this season, well ahead of the target set by the Pakistan Horticulture Board
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ArticleCosta Rica bananas target Middle East
The country’s banana suppliers see clear opportunities to tap into Middle Eastern demand for high-quality and healthy products
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ArticleSatsuma suppliers struggling
There is a drastic shortage of Spanish satsumas for UK supermarket buyers this season due to weather issues and sizing problems.
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ArticlePhilippine bananas set for Saudi investment
Saudi Arabian investors are planning to pump US$300m into a 10,000ha Philippine banana plantation
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ArticlePersimmons attractive in Himachal Pradesh
Persimmons are providing an attractive alternative to apple and cherry production in India’s Himachal Pradesh
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Stobart reports strong second half
Haulage company Eddie Stobart has reported strong second half results as it looks to capitalise on several new contracts and an improvement on its Spanish fresh produce offer.
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ArticleTrade predicts table grape shortage
Supplies from the Southern Hemisphere are forecast to be scarce on the European market from November onwards
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ArticleRed Tractor reaches £10m milestone
The Red Tractor logo has this week reached a new milestone in that it now features on products with an annual retail sales value of £10 billion, up £1.5bn in the last 12 months.
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Iran drops kinnow tariff rise
Iran has dropped its recent tariff hike on imported Pakistani kinnows after negotiation between the two countries
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Thetford bust uncovers herb-picker abuse
A joint operation co-ordinated by the Eastern Region Intelligence Unit and involving Norfolk Constabulary, the UK Border Agency (UKBA), the Immigration Crime Team, the UK Human Trafficking Centre, the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA), Inland Revenue and migrant workers’ helpline staff uncovered the exploitation of herb pickers in Thetford this week.
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ArticleZespri releases new kiwifruit forecast
Zespri’s latest 2009/10 kiwifruit payment forecast has risen NZ$48m on the back of improved Gold returns
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ArticleSunnyRidge unveils new developments
The berry marketer has appointed a product manager and opened a distribution center to support its domestic and overseas programs
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ArticleLow pricing threatens Spanish citrus
Spanish citrus growers are already warning that price pressure from supermarkets in the UK and across Europe is threatening to derail their season just as Morocco announces a 10 per cent increase in citrus output.
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ArticleCarrefour engages apple growers
Retailer Carrefour is working with Indian apple growers to establish a direct-sourcing supply chain for its new operations in the country
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Australian stonefruit looks to Taiwan
Australian stonefruit exporters are hopeful the Taiwanese market could reopen to them in time for this season
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ArticleChilean exporters sue inspection agency
A decision is expected next month on a US$108m lawsuit brought by Chilean exporters against government inspection agency SAG
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Voluntary Initiative hits targets
The Voluntary Initiative (VI) is continuing to meet its targets and will help ensure UK farmers are well placed to meet the requirements of the Sustainable Use Directive, the initiative’s annual report has revealed.