All Production & Trade articles – Page 1309
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Syngenta re-aligns targets
Agricultural chemical and seed specialist Syngenta AG has abandoned its 2009 targets after it recorded reported first-half profit below analysts’ estimates.
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Compass sales slowly slide
Catering giant the Compass Group said its sales have slowed across the year, partly due to the fall in corporate hospitality, despite an increase in its third-quarter profits.
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ArticleBetter year expected for Belgian topfruit
Belgian apple and pear producers are hoping for a better year after 2008’s woes, but recent hailstorms threaten to spoil the party
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ArticleNew berry varieties launched
UK berry specialist East Malling Research has launched new strawberry and raspberry varieties, which it believes have strong market potential
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ArticleThird year lucky for NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) saw its annual fruit and vegetable extravaganza named the Supreme Champion in the Great Yorkshire Show Flower Hall, held last week, for the third year running.
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Soft-fruit industry buoyant
The UK soft-fruit industry has enjoyed a strong first half of the season with raspberry sales particularly buoyant and growers recouping losses from the disastrous 2008 season.
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ArticleFruit export value and volumes up in Taiwan
The country recorded a 60.8 per cent increase in volume and a 28.1 per cent jump in value in the first half of 2009
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ArticleRussians spending less on exotic fruit
A new report published by Uralsib Capital suggests Russian fruit import volumes have fallen slightly but changed dramatically
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Two MBMG sites to cease trading
MBM Produce has gone into administration and its Bicker and Holbeach sites will cease trading on July 31.
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ArticleItalian kiwifruit surplus slows Chilean sales
High volumes of Chilean fruit held in coldstorage facilities have built up as a result of this year's bumper Italian kiwifruit crop
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ArticleTurners & Growers takes Zespri to court
T&G sues New Zealand kiwifruit marketer over range of claims alleging company is anti-competitive and overstepping its charter
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ArticleMPs press for greater self-sufficiency
Following a parliamentary inquiry, MPs say the UK should boost production of fresh produce to limit the risk of future food shortages
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ArticleProduce driving Canadian organic sales
While supermarkets have tried to expand into additional organic sectors, fresh fruits and vegetables remain the core of Canada’s organic food market
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ArticleChilean avos on the up
Chilean avocado growers are hoping to have increased volumes this year as their season gets underway.
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ArticlePitahaya to land next month
August will see the first arrivals of pitahaya to the UK marketplace from Israeli exporter Agrexco.
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ArticleDutch pear volume set to rebound
National growers group NFO anticipates 83 per cent increase in volumes as well as a 2 per cent rise in apple output
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ArticlePeru demands artichoke investment
The rapid growth of the Chinese industry poses a threat to Peru’s artichoke supply, which lacks the necessary funding to expand
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ArticleIntercitrus calls for sector unity
The new president of Spain's embattled citrus organisation has urged growers to unite to help solve the sector’s problems
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ArticleEuropean buyers opt for quality
Fresh produce buyers are cutting down on imported volumes of fruit and vegetables from developing countries
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ArticleCoastline and RedLine announce PTI pilot
The California-based vegetable supplier is committed to complying with the Produce Traceability Initiative scheme by 2010