All Production & Trade articles – Page 1323
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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
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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