All Production & Trade articles – Page 1341
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Morrisons poised to report growth
After coming out on top during the festive period, Morrisons is looking to cement its strengthened position in the retail market when it releases its preliminary results on Thursday.
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Jazz shows great promise
Thanks to the excellent quality of this season’s harvest, Enzafruit has high expectations for Jazz apples in 2009
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Belgian veg struggles on German market
Exports of many Belgian vegetables to Germany have declined over the past year due to tough competition in Europe
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RSA citrus exports set for record year
According to a forecast by CGA, exports could hit 94.6m cartons, driven in particular by a higher grapefruit yield
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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