All Production & Trade articles – Page 1342
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Fera makes Tuta absoluta announcement
Following the consultation on the development of a UK policy position for managing the tomato pest Tuta absoluta, the Food and Environment Research Agency (Fera) has advised that it will continue with national measures which will be reviewed in a maximum of two years' time.
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ArticleChiquita expects fall in Europe results
US company expects drop in first quarter earnings as a result of depressed economic conditions and harsh winter weather in Europe
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ArticleSpain hopes for strong berry finale
Growers in Huelva are confident they will recover some strawberry volumes after devastating start to campaign
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ArticleEncouragement for UK produce industry
New Plimsoll study shows that 366 of the leading 984 companies in the market are showing signs of strong yearly growth
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Chiquita bullish despite banana woes
Chiquita has responded to problems in the European banana market with an update, while simultaneously unveiling a tie-up on beverages with Danone.
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ArticleBelgians seek out alternatives
The popularity of alternative salads in Belgium is on the rise, causing a decline in sales of standard lettuce heads
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ArticleGM bananas to boost health
A trial of GM bananas is underway in Australia, in a bid to boost the nutritional content of staple foods in developing nations
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ArticleIndia reopens for Australian kiwifruit
India has granted renewed access to Australian kiwifruit imports just ahead of the new season
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ArticleAgriNurture looks to new products
The Philippines’ company AgriNurture is aggressively targeting new markets and product lines to fuel growth
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ArticleSeparatists attack Dole Philippines plantations
Communist rebels have cut down thousands of banana palms and burned equipment in two attacks in the Philippines
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ArticleCosta Rica anticipates banana comeback
The early signs are good for the country’s banana industry as it looks to bounce back from weather complications
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Bakkavör Group losses narrow
Bakkavör has seen a profit turnaround of £142.4 million for 2009 as the group narrowed its losses.
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ArticleAustralian apple growers concerned
Australia’s apple growers have expressed dismay at Biosecurity Australia’s import risk analysis for Chinese apples
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ArticleCourt date set for T&G/Zespri hearing
Turners & Growers case against Zespri will be heard over a five-week period beginning on 1 November 2010, it has been announced
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ArticleChile prepares to ink FTA with Turkey
The removal of trade tariffs will make it easier for Chile to expand its fresh fruit and nut exports to Turkey
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ArticleChile expecting buoyant markets
Kiwifruit expectations for Europe and the US are positive while results in Asia will depend on fruit quality
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ArticleDole chiefs outline hopes for 2010
Group expects growth in bagged salad line and tropical fruit segment, according to conference call
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ArticleFrench sector plans way forward
Representatives of the French fresh produce sector met last week to discuss ways to improve relations and sales
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ArticleDutch sector aims to attract young workers
Industry association Frugi Venta launches It's Alive campaign in bid to encourage more young graduates to join horticulture industry
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ArticleItalian region targets fresh-cut market
Regional authorities in Campania earmark new funding for project to improve supply chain and develop new communal brand