All Production & Trade articles – Page 1308
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ArticleRevolving door in produce ownership
The industry is in serious flux according to a new report, revealing that as many as one in seven companies in the UK fresh produce industry could change ownership as a result of the current economic climate.
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ArticleJaffa resists recession
Although the recession has brought many difficulties, Israeli Jaffa citrus exports have managed to grow in some key markets
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High street sales struggle continues
The UK high street is having a difficult summer as retail sales fell for the third month running in the year to July, and the forecast for August is also weak, according to the CBI.
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ArticleDel Monte records strong sales
Fresh Del Monte Produce has reported better-than-expected second-quarter profits after a boost in pineapple sales and strong banana prices.
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ArticleSouth African citrus forecasts fall further
As concerns over the strong rand worry exporters, forecasts for Valencia and grapefruit volumes have been further reduced
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ArticlePipfruit NZ calls for joint marketing
Chairman Ian Palmer tells national radio station that a more concerted approach to apple exports is required in Europe
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ArticleSeald Sweet to supply Fairtrade citrus
As of this summer Seald Sweet International will become one of the first groups to source Fairtrade-certified citrus for the US market
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ArticleFairtrade avocados launch in US
Earth Source Trading is the first importer to bring Fairtrade-certified avocados into the US
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ArticleNovember verdict for NZ apple case
A three-day WTO hearing into New Zealand apple exports to Australia took place in Geneva last week, assessing the viability of this year's risk analysis verdict
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ArticleItalian produce trade deficit worsens
Downturn in eastern Europe blamed for worsening figures during March and April, with citrus exports particularly badly affected
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ArticleCold front freezes Argentinean lemons
The arrival of cold winter weather has cast a shadow over the remainder of the South American country’s citrus deal
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ArticleFepex finalises complaint against EC
Spanish federation Fepex has finalised its complaint against the EC for "failing to act" over "fraudulent" tomato imports
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ArticlePanama experiences export fall
The global economic crisis has hit the country's exports, with bananas and melons particularly badly hit
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ArticleExporter aims to meets banana demand
In the Philippines, La Frutera is increasing planted area to cater for strong overseas demand for the fruit
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ArticleSpanish tomato sector demands action
Spanish fresh produce groups are planning to make a claim to the European Ombudsman over 'illegal' tomato imports
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ArticleBrassicas blighted by supply woes
A period of stark shortage of cauliflower in the UK market is giving way to oversupply.
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ArticleCue growers celebrate Cucumber Week
The Cucumber Growers’ Association (CGA) completed its first ever Cucumber Week earlier this month.
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Complications for Argentine citrus
Industry estimates point towards a fall in exports almost across the board due to poor market prices and lower production
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ArticleNZ aiming for produce industry growth
Growers in the country are hoping to double the size of the country's fruit and vegetable industry to NZ$10bn by 2020
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ArticleSyngenta posts "resilient" H1 results
The group has reported a slight fall in sales for the first half of the year, with CEO Mike Mack content with the company's resilience