All Production & Trade articles – Page 1349
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ArticleWaitrose plans power forward
Waitrose announced ambitious plans to double its sales and market share in the next ten years on reporting yet another strong performance.
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ArticleNFU's Pettitt takes on extra role
National Farmers’ Union (NFU) horticulture board chairman Sarah Pettitt has been named the NFU’s new county chairman in Holland (Lincs).
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ArticleUGPBAN strengthens French presence
The French West Indian banana group has taken over a facility in Tours, allowing it to consolidate its position in France
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ArticlePhotos | Chile earthquake
A collection of photos taken by industry professionals over the past week in the regions affected by the recent Chilean earthquake
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ArticleCalavo demonstrates 'solid profitability'
Despite lower net income and revenues during the first three months of fiscal 2010, Calavo is looking ahead with confidence to the rest of the year
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ArticleFyffes reports on profit growth
Company reveals that profit before tax increased 33.3 per cent through 2009, despite a fall in total and group revenues
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ArticleEC ‘confirms’ banana trade deal
Colombian and Peruvian banana exporters could receive lower entry tariff from EU, after reportedly signing new trade deal
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ArticleExpos give Peru economic boost
Participation at two recent European trade shows are projected to bring multi-million dollar deals to the country’s produce industry
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Fyffes unveils pre-tax profit increase
Fyffes has revealed a 33.3 per cent leap in pre-tax profits for the year to the end of December, to €21.2 million (£19.2m).
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ArticleAustralian report recommends dryland crops
A new report has recommended Australia agriculture shifts to drought hardy crops like pomegranates and olives
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ArticleBusiness as usual for Dovex Export
The Dovex brand will retain its presence in global markets following the merger between Dovex Marketing and Stemilt Growers, as Dovex Export continues to trade independently
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Food Ethics Council calls for financial shake-up
The Food Ethics Council has chosen the second week of Fairtrade Fortnight to call for a root and branch shake up of the finance systems that fund agriculture and horticulture globally.
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ArticleFedefruta states Chilean earthquake challenges
Fresh produce association Fedefruta says urgent work is needed to restore power and road networks to return supplies to normality.
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ArticleChile's growers call for urgent action
Fresh produce association Fedefruta says urgent work is needed to restore power and road networks to return supplies to normality
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ArticleAsoex: Chile will return to normality
Chilean exporters’ association Asoex delivers update on Chile earthquake impact on fruit supplies
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ArticleDole Food Company refinances debt
Company redeems remaining US$70m of loans due 2011, meaning next scheduled maturity will not be until 2013
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ArticleStemilt joins forces with Dovex
The link-up with fellow Washington State-based Dovex further strengthens Stemilt’s position in the deciduous fruit trade
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ArticleNFU urges ombudsman push
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has urged MPs from all parties to support MP Albert Owen’s Private Members’ Bill to establish a grocery ombudsman when it comes before the House of Commons for a second reading on Friday.
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ArticleItalian marketers caught in Chile quake
Kiwifruit and grape production in the area around Curicó, 180km south of Santiago, reportedly hit hard by Saturday's earthquake
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ArticleEuro shift dents Total Produce revenue
Company reveals impact of currency's recent strengthening on revenue at its non-euro fresh produce operations during 2009