All Production & Trade articles – Page 1324
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Spanish register record export values
Spanish exports broke through the €8 billion (£7.12bn) barrier for the first time in 2008, producer-exporters’ association Fepex has announced.
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Spanish tom players lobby EU
The Spanish tomato industry is lobbying the EU to intervene as it has comes under intense pressure from non-EU countries such as Morocco.
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Rabobank reveals profitable 2008
The Dutch agricultural banking institution saw net profit rise to €2.8bn for the year
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Korean apple yields return to normal
Production drops to normal levels this year following last year's bumper crop, as competition with other exotic fresh fruits increases
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Spain's fresh produce imports increase
Fresh produce imports to Spain increased in 2008, while export volumes fell slightly, according to new official data
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NSW produce prices set to soar
New South Wales needs heavy rainfall within the next few weeks if an increase in fresh produce prices is to be avoided
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EiC future under discussion
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) is calling for greater investment from its members to raise funds and continue its Eat in Colour (EiC) generic promotion.
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Cyprus divided over asparagus
Cyprus’s UN-controlled buffer zone has caused problems for asparagus harvesters looking to gather the season’s bumper crop
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Port authority defends purchase of MMD
The Port of Portsmouth has stood by its purchase of banana importer MMD, despite the company showing greater-than-expected losses
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Dole reaches debt refinancing deal
Company has reportedly reached agreement with senior lenders on plans to restructure loans due to mature in May 2009
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Rush of early Mexican mangoes hit US
Volumes of early season fruit heading into the US have soared compared with the previous year
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Ecuador seeks united front for EU talks
Ecuador is reportedly seeking to foster an alliance between Latin American banana producer nations in negotiations with the EU
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Italian kiwifruit bound for China
First container sets sail for Shanghai as expectations among Italy's export traders remain high
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Italian kiwifruit bound for China
First container of Made in Blu-branded produce sets sail for Shanghai as expectations among Italy's export traders remain high
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Berry Gardens reorganisation finalised
The reorganisation of the Berry Gardens group of companies has been completed.
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Sunkist reveals revenue rise
CEO Russ Hanlin has reported that 2008 was a successful year for the US group
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Argentina unveils year-end results
Total Argentinean fresh fruit shipments fell by 2 per cent last year, while value rose 33 per cent in comparison to 2007
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South Korea and NZ discuss FTA
South Korea and New Zealand have agreed to begin free trade agreement negotiations, which NZ producers say will have a big impact
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Pettitt elected NFU horticulture chair
Sarah Pettitt has been elected the new chairman of the National Farmers’ Union’s (NFU) horticulture board.
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Concordia reaps awards success
Christine Lumb of Concordia was the proud recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at last week’s Grower of the Year awards.