All Production & Trade articles – Page 1352
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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.
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ArticleInternational focus for Turkish trade
The third edition of Anfaş Fresh Antalya Exhibition, which opened this week, is set to attract thousands of international visitors from 19 different countries with numerous new initiatives throughout the three-day event.
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ArticleColombia ships first avocados to Europe
After lengthy negotiations, Colombia avocado producers have carried out their first shipments of the fruit to Europe
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ArticleMexican tariff hike hits US produce
Exports of US-grown pears, onions, cherries, apricots, strawberries, potatoes, peas and almonds now face increased import tariffs of 10-45 per cent in Mexico
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ArticleProgreso expands Florida volume
The Texan group has inked a new sourcing deal with Clear Springs Packing which kicks off this month with Florida blueberries
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ArticleUnica Group formed in Almería
Several major Andalusian cooperatives have jointly formed new export organisation Unica Group to improve sales and efficiencies
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NEF opens 'seasonal food' debate
Two researchers from the New Economics Foundation are seeking a meaningful definition of the term “seasonal food”.
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ArticleCooperatives well-placed to weather crisis
A meeting between cooperative banks has found that agri-cooperatives are beacons of stability in the present economic downturn
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Marketing standards deadline looms
The Fresh Produce Consortium is consulting with its membership on marketing standards in advance of revised EC regulation 1221/2008 coming into force on July 1.
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ArticleUpward trend for UK exports
Fruit and vegetable exports have risen dramatically in the last year due to the weak sterling and increasing foreign opportunities, new export figures released by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) have revealed.
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Future of Farming Week underway
Farming and environment minister Jane Kennedy MP has joined produce industry leaders to back Future of Farming Week.
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ArticleNZ kiwifruit begins a week early
New Zealand has begun picking the first kiwifruit of the season, with a crop on par with last year tracking a week early
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ArticleFresh concerns over Dole and Chiquita
Financial analyst Moody's has included the two multinationals in a list of 283 companies "most at risk" of defaulting on loans
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Indian export grapes escape hail damage
Hail in Nashik spares Indian grapes destined for Europe, pundits reveal
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ArticleMetro trials Pakistani mango sea exports
Metro Cash & Carry Pakistan hopes to begin commercial mango shipments to Europe by sea in 2010 if trials this year succeed
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ArticleMetro trials Pakistani mango seafreight exports
Metro Cash & Carry Pakistan hopes to begin commercial mango shipments to Europe by sea in 2010 if trials this year succeed