All Production & Trade articles – Page 1316
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ArticleFirst Fairtrade melons hit UK
The first-ever Fairtrade melons reached UK supermarkets at the end of December, supplied by COODAP in Brazil
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ArticleWaitrose tops Christmas charts
Waitrose has emerged the Christmas winner among the big retailers, according to latest data.
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ArticleSainsbury's reports record Christmas
Sainsbury’s has reported a record Christmas as the peak of a strong third quarter in a trading report today.
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ArticleBig freeze hits UK production
Freezing temperatures and a third week of snow in parts of the UK have brought disruption to the production of winter vegetables.
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ArticlePhilippines welcome China’s recovery
The chair of the Mindanao Business Council believes that China’s economic recovery means good things for his island
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Pakistan to promote citrus in the Gulf
Pakistan’s embassy in the UAE is organising a series of promotional events to promote the kinnow mandarin variety in the Middle East
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ArticleUK produce industry slowly re-emerging
A new report by Plimsoll has indicated that the country's fresh produce market will steadily bounce back from recession in 2010
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ArticleEcuador moves to aid banana growers
Faced with fall in prices in Russia and China, Ecuador’s government pledges to buy bananas from small growers during January
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ArticleGreenery in pear deal with Capespan
EXCLUSIVE: The Greenery, New Sensations and Capespan Exports sign agreement on production of pear club varieties
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ArticleNew figures show fall in Dutch trade
Fresh fruit and vegetable imports and exports both shrank during January-October 2009, according to new figures from CBS
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ArticleBig chill threatens Florida citrus crop
A severe cold snap across large parts of the country has left Florida citrus growers fearing for the welfare of their crops
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ArticleBooths reports strong Christmas
North West supermarket Booths has reported a surge in sales over the festive period, with like-for-like sales up 2.5 per cent on a year earlier.
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ArticleTurnover down slightly at REO Veiling
Sales of lettuce, tomatoes and mushrooms all down in 2009, but more positive signs for growers of leeks and chicory
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ArticleM&S posts Christmas cracker
Marks & Spencer broke free of two years of struggle to report a 'good Christmas', including record sales.
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ArticleMalaysia bootstraps Sabah pineapples
Pineapple production is set to fire up in Malaysia’s Sabah, with an eventual goal of 800ha
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ArticleHeavy rains damage Almerian crops
Heavy rains in southern Spain may have damaged up to 20 per cent of crops being produced in Almeria, says association
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ArticleGF Group targets logistics expansion
While retaining its core business in marketing and distributing fresh produce, the Italian giant intends to boost its logistics operations
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ArticleUMS to extend business in Europe
Israeli export marketer reveals plans for expansion of citrus and tomato volumes to key markets in Europe and Russia
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Punjab kinnow production up
The Indian state of Punjab has forecast this year will see record kinnow production thanks to increased acreage and favourable weather
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ALV system set for February
Long-awaited benefits for importers and agents from simplifying procedures for importing fresh produce and cut flowers will be realised when the Automatic Licence Verification (ALV) system is implemented fully on February 16, 2010.