All Production & Trade articles – Page 1354
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ArticleExosect lands funding boost
Pest management specialist Exosect has attracted further funding from its investors Oxford Capital Partners, WHEB Ventures and the Entrepreneurs Fund.
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ArticleCapespan makes new farm purchase
The group has moved to acquire the Queen Anne farm in Vyeboom
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ArticleVietnam halts dragon fruit exports
Just months after gaining access to the US market, high costs and technical problems have brought shipments to a standstill
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ArticleDifficult season for Langkloof growers
A devastating drought which followed the flood damage of late 2007 is making things tough for growers in South Africa's Langkloof region
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ArticleWaitrose asks 1,000 suppliers for cut
Waitrose has asked suppliers to reduce their prices as the supermarket looks to cut costs significantly.
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ArticleTimber industry calls for unity
The Timber Packaging and Pallet Federation (TIMCON) has said businesses in the timber and timber packaging industry must speak with a common voice to tackle the challenges currently facing the sector.
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ArticleGrower group vouches for spraying safety
The PBGEA has backed banana growers in Mindanao, the Philippines over the safety of aerial fungicide spraying
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ArticleReady-to-use veg sales rise in Italy
Fresh-cut sales down, but new impetus seen in market for covenient, pre-prepared vegetables, according to Ismea figures
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Traders warned over export opportunities
The weakness of sterling against other global currencies is creating export opportunities, but businesses are being warned to approach these with caution.
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ArticleCobs face rough patch
Sweetcorn is the latest product to fall victim to inclement weather and weak sterling, as supplies into the UK hit a “tricky” period.
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ArticleEPAL tops logistics research
The European Pallet Association (EPAL) has announced the result of extensive competitor research conducted by International Logistics Consultancy Hermes SA revealing EPAL solutions are cheaper than exports or private business.
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ArticleChinese kiwifruit blockade continues
French exporters claim political reprisals are hampering access to China’s kiwifruit market
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ArticleUS restricts tomato import access
Tomatoes sourced from certain Mediterranean and northern African countries must now meet additional import requirements in the US
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ArticleBonduelle undeterred by sales drop
French fresh-cut specialist Bonduelle has major plans for its North and South American activities despite a fall in sales
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ArticleJazz volumes to soar
Enzafruit has revealed that volumes of its New Zealand Jazz apples are expected to increase dramatically this season
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ArticleRSA sells more grapes to mainland Europe
Volumes to UK down as strong euro attracts greater volume of South Africa's table grape exports
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Small business courses encouraged
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and Foundation Degree Forward (FDF) have joined forces to offer more support to smaller businesses facing skills gap issues.
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Exotic struggle for Australian growers
Following a promising early growing season, producers in Queensland are looking at a poor harvest
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ArticleCrops in the clouds for Dubai?
A new design by Italian architects has given Dubai hope of becoming more self-sufficient for agricultural crops
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ArticleUS unveils economic stimulus package
The funding is designed to jump-start the US economy, create jobs and support rural communities