All Production & Trade articles – Page 1312
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ArticleSainsbury's leading growth
Sainsbury’s recorded the strongest growth among the big four retailers for the 12 weeks ending April 19, according to TNS, with a growth rate of 8.1 per cent, well ahead of the market.
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ArticleUniveg holding group raises fresh capital
De Weide Blik is reported to have secured €192m in subordinated loans from profits re-invested by CVC Capital and Food Invest
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Del Monte records Q1 slump
Fresh Del Monte Produce has reported worse-than-expected results, as a strong dollar and poor weather conditions contributed to a tough first quarter.
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ArticleChallenging Q1 for Fresh Del Monte
US group hit by severe weather conditions in key production areas, soaring costs and a poor performance in its melon category
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ArticleChile projects avocado comeback
Early indications point towards an export crop of 180,000-190,000 tonnes – a significant increase on the past three seasons
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ArticleIsraeli stonefruit heads to Europe
The first volumes of Carmel-branded stonefruit from Agrexco are on their way to Europe.
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ArticleNew Zealand edges closer to trade deal
An overwhelming majority of MPs in the country have backed the Asean free trade agreement
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Irish mushroom firm invests
Irish mushroom firm Codd Mushrooms, based in County Carlow, has invested €3 million (£2.7m) in an automated production unit that it claims is the first of its kind in Ireland.
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ArticleCalifornian growers to take Zespri to court
Californian kiwifruit growers are taking the New Zealand kiwifruit group to court over Gold variety commercial underperformance
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ArticleSouth African citrus volumes stable
The South African citrus season is well underway and current predictions are that the export volumes from this year’s harvest are likely to be very similar to 2008.
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ArticleCosta Rica signals path to recovery
Banana exports will remain in shorter supply during 2009 as production continues to recover from inclement weather conditions
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ArticleDel Monte takes over Panama plantations
The US multinational is to lease farms belonging to Coosemupar in a bid to turn around ailing production on the country's Pacific coast
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ArticleMango exports hit by economic downturn
Indian mango exports to the US are expected to fall this year, according to an industry official
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NFU furthers Stoneleigh investment
Following an extensive internal review of member services and requirements, the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has announced proposals for a comprehensive restructure of its services provision, including the centralisation of this provision to its Stoneleigh headquarters.
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ArticleAgrexco's stonefruit heads for Europe
The group's first peach shipment of the year is set to arrive in Europe, to be closely followed by more stonefruit and pears
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ArticleGrowers warned on blight control
Growers are being warned to select blight fungicides to suit the stage of crop growth to help combat the more aggressive strains expected to dominate this year.
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ArticleHortyfruta educates on melons
Andalusia trade association Hortyfruta is stepping up the education campaign in the region to encourage growers to pick melons and watermelons only when ripe.
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ArticleJFC withstands economic downturn
Russia's largest fresh produce importer has published strong results despite a troubled few months for the country's economy
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ArticleAilimpo calls for switch to Verna
Spanish lemon producers’ association Ailimpo has urged growers to focus on Verna lemons rather than the Fino variety this season
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ArticleStemilt's stonefruit gets organic approval
The US producer has had its peach and nectarine crops certified as 100 per cent organic by the United States Department of Agriculture