All Production & Trade articles – Page 1328
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ArticleOrganic interest falling, says UKCPA
Consumers are beginning to question the true benefits of organic food, according to the UK Crop Protection Association, while the ECPA says Europe is out of touch with organic reality
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ArticleSasha trials strike gold
A new glasshouse strawberry variety called Sasha has been so successful under trial that Sainsbury’s is eager to take all the fruit being grown this year by Wallings Nursery, near Dedham, Essex.
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Pakistani exports rocket
Pakistan has seen a significant increase in its vegetable exports in the last year, with fruit also enjoying a growth in the sector.
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ArticleScripps makes beeline for bumbles
The top-fruit blossoming period in Kent has benefited from excellent weather conditions and, with two weeks to go, has even surpassed last season.
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ArticleRebels attack banana plantation
MILF rebels have attacked a banana plantation in the Philippines’ south, killing one and wounding six
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ArticleSunfresh avocado export orders grow
Orders for Australian avocados have increased in both Asia and Europe as production grows
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ArticleJapan loosens Aus citrus requirements
Japan has dropped a fruit fly cold treatment requirement for Australian Sunraysia citrus imports
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ArticleRains rescue Kenyan veg
Much-needed rainfall is coming to key production areas in Kenya, helping to get production back on track in a trouble-struck season.
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ArticleCosta Rica bananas back on track
Costa Rica will look to its banana industry to support its economy as the country recovers from flooding and a recession-related hit on tourism.
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BIFGA growers in conciliatory mood
Top-fruit growers at the British Independent Fruit Growers’ Association (BIFGA) farm walk in Kent last week were in a conciliatory frame of mind on the continuing issue of assurance schemes.
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ArticleNZ kiwifruit hits Europe and Asia
As New Zealand kiwifruit sales get underway, consumer response is expected to be positive, stimulated by marketing campaigns
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ArticleChiquita's Q1 profit down 26 per cent
The fresh produce group has been hit by higher costs in its banana operations and a weaker euro
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ArticleChiquita reports 26 per cent fall
Chiquita Brands International, the global banana and fresh produce supplier, has reported a 26 per cent year-on-year fall in profit for the first quarter, citing poor weather and a strong dollar as the main factors.
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ArticleStonefruit forecasts positive
European stonefruit growers are happily gearing up to harvest a larger crop this season than in 2008, although the sterling-euro exchange rate is causing concern.
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ArticleGrant fillip for Irish growers
Irish horticulture minister Trevor Sargent has delivered a welcome boost for the Republic’s hard-pressed growers with the announcement of a €3.8 million (£3.4m) grants package.
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ArticleThailand seeks to lift China’s tariff barriers
A Thai trade delegation is hoping to persuade the Chinese authorities to drop import tariff barriers on Thai fruits
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ArticleTurkey and Russia in export agreement
The countries have agreed a deal to keep trade flowing in the face of possible export issues
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Thai fruit growers protest against low prices
Angry Thai lychee growers blocked roads on Sunday in protest at the low prices their fruit was fetching on domestic markets
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Chinese imports threaten Filipino farmers
The influx of cheap Chinese produce threatens to undermine Philippine agriculture, reports The Inquirer.net
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ArticleEarly rain hits crops in Philippines
Mango and onion crops may have been affected by early-season rains in key production areas