All Production & Trade articles – Page 1337
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ArticleLate freeze damages California fruit
A surprise frost is suspected to have caused damage to Californian stonefruit, cherries and blueberries
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ArticleUK strawberry season underway
Sainsbury's claims new record with earliest ever delivery of strawberries for its Taste the Difference range
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ArticleVietnam to resume dragon fruit exports
Vietnamese exporters are poised to resume trade to the US after shipments were halted last December
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ArticleDragon fruit exporter seeks investors
Vietnam's Bao Thanh Co is looking for investment partners in the EU, US or Japan to develop a large-scale dragon fruit farm
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ArticleCongress urged to resolve Mexico spat
US businesses are lobbying Congress to end the US-Mexico trade dispute by implementing the cross-border trucking program
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ArticleStronger baht squashes US trade
Thai exotic fruit exports to the US have been hit by the rise of the Thai baht against the US dollar, exporters reveal
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Produce imports boosting inflation, CPI shows
The rising cost of imported fruit and vegetables, among other goods, is responsible for pushing the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) up to 3.2 per cent for February, from three per cent in January.
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ArticlePeru to boost avocado production
Since gaining access to the US, the South American country is keen to expand its crop of export-quality Hass avocados
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ArticleSir Stuart facing M&S showdown
Marks & Spencer executive chairman and chief executive Sir Stuart Rose is coming under increased pressure as shareholders at the retailer appear on the verge of revolt.
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ArticleNashi growers join Pipfruit NZ
Industry body asked to administer Nashi pear growers' association, although independent levy will be maintained
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ArticleSouth Africa's lemon exports fall
South Africa has shipped fewer lemons so far this season but there is a steep rise in exports of satsumas compared with last year
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ArticleEU apple stocks push prices lower
Larger European stocks compared with last year are also causing a delay to the start of the Southern Hemisphere season
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ArticleRecord plantings for Jersey Royals
Jersey Royal planting has started a record month earlier than normal in a bid to catch up with lost sales following two torrid years.
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Australians in export uproar
Australian fruit and vegetable exporters are up in arms over proposals to impose a stringent export code which they believe will restrict the country’s considerable overseas business.
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ArticleSpanish growers continue to invest
Despite the economic crisis, figures from Almería have revealed that growers have increased their investments in greenhouses
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ArticleMexico could double lime volume
The citrus-growing state of Yucatán has embarked on a new planting program designed to boost quality and yields
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ArticleCitrus to double in WA
Western Australia’s citrus industry is expected to double production over the next five years
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ArticleCall to arms for regional groups
Growing regions need to work together across the UK while tightening up supply chains, to ensure that home-grown produce excels over imports, according to a regional development agency.
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Government calls for UK to set example
The government has said that the UK needs to set an example for sustainable food production, while remaining competitive in the international market.
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Frozen food industry re-evaluates position
The foodservice industry is being urged to turn to frozen fruit and vegetables to prevent waste and save money, as it re-evaluates its position in the recession.