All Production & Trade articles – Page 1311
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ArticleSeparatists attack Dole Philippines plantations
Communist rebels have cut down thousands of banana palms and burned equipment in two attacks in the Philippines
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ArticleCosta Rica anticipates banana comeback
The early signs are good for the country’s banana industry as it looks to bounce back from weather complications
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Bakkavör Group losses narrow
Bakkavör has seen a profit turnaround of £142.4 million for 2009 as the group narrowed its losses.
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ArticleAustralian apple growers concerned
Australia’s apple growers have expressed dismay at Biosecurity Australia’s import risk analysis for Chinese apples
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ArticleCourt date set for T&G/Zespri hearing
Turners & Growers case against Zespri will be heard over a five-week period beginning on 1 November 2010, it has been announced
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ArticleChile prepares to ink FTA with Turkey
The removal of trade tariffs will make it easier for Chile to expand its fresh fruit and nut exports to Turkey
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ArticleChile expecting buoyant markets
Kiwifruit expectations for Europe and the US are positive while results in Asia will depend on fruit quality
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ArticleDole chiefs outline hopes for 2010
Group expects growth in bagged salad line and tropical fruit segment, according to conference call
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ArticleFrench sector plans way forward
Representatives of the French fresh produce sector met last week to discuss ways to improve relations and sales
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ArticleDutch sector aims to attract young workers
Industry association Frugi Venta launches It's Alive campaign in bid to encourage more young graduates to join horticulture industry
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ArticleItalian region targets fresh-cut market
Regional authorities in Campania earmark new funding for project to improve supply chain and develop new communal brand
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ArticleNew Zealand sees UK weak spot
New Zealand growers believe the UK market could prove their weak spot in the upcoming season, with viable returns for producers hard to come by.
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ArticleVietnam finds imports contaminated
A recent study in Vietnam has shown high levels of pesticides and preservatives in imports of Chinese fruit
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ArticleApple marketing budgets under threat
Annual survey measuring competitiveness of apple producing countries reveals investment in promotions may be suffering
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ArticleConserve Italia defends sourcing policy
Italian fresh produce cooperative hits out at Coldiretti president Sergio Marini's "aggressive and misleading" comments
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ArticleLazio kiwifruit faces canker risk
Italian region's kiwifruit business under threat as farmers report resurgence of disease in green- and yellow-fleshed varieties
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ArticleWindward bananas hit by dry spell
A drop in the size and volume of banana production is being attributed to a prolonged dry season across the region
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ArticlePeruvian asparagus on the rebound
Exporters hold out for improved sales after positive results in January when five new markets were inaugurated
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ArticleWaitrose readies to Eat up chain
Waitrose is in talks to take over sandwich bar chain Eat as part of its extensive expansion plans.
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ArticleAustralia suspends US fruit
Australia has suspended imports of US cherries and table grapes, as quarantine authorities await the outcome of tests