All Production & Trade articles – Page 1305
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ArticleEU apple market still under pressure
Early harvest and largely unchanged output of major varieties like Gala and Golden Delicious mean market pressure is unlikely to ease
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ArticleGreenery member mulls direct sales
Major greenhouse vine tomato company Prominent has announced it is considering selling its own products as of next season
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Environmental evidence for top fruit
The carbon footprint of top fruit is so low that growers should focus on the commercial benefits of carbon saving, rather than the environmental gains, according to Blackmoor Estate managing director William Wolmer.
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ArticlePhilippine bananas near US access
Philippine bananas are a step closer to the US market after the USDA released an import risk analysis
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ArticleZespri sales maintain small lead
New Zealand Zespri kiwifruit sales have maintained a small lead on shipped volume year-on-year
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Punjab plans kinnow comeback
India’s Punjab state government plans to resurrect the kinnow export sector after a decade of decline
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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