All Production & Trade articles – Page 1356
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ArticlePolish production hit by heavy rains
Heavy rains and flooding in Poland have affected strawberry, cherry and vegetable production in southern regions of the country
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ArticleNorthwest set for bumper pear crop
The US-based Pear Bureau Northwest has predicted that 2009 will yield the fourth-largest crop on record, with 38 per cent of the harvest set to go for export
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Timbercorp investors kick out KordaMentha
Timbercorp grower investors have sacked the administrator for three of the failed agribusiness investment company’s projects
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ArticleFlorida confronts greening threat
Florida’s citrus industry has committed millions of dollars to research citrus greening, a disease that is threatening the sector's future
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ArticleCapespan secures Rooigras farm
Capespan has secured the ongoing commitment of Rooigras farm in the shape of a five-year lease contract of the property to support its grapefruit strategy.
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ArticleCosta Rica and EU ‘near trade deal’
Costa Rica and the European Union are said to be close to finalising an agreement of association, which would include bananas
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Global goods forum formed
Global food and non-food consumer goods retailers and manufacturers have joined forces in a new global joint trade and industry body named The Consumer Goods Forum.
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ArticleFyffes increases earnings target for 2009
Fyffes has increased its earnings forecast for 2009, thanks to a strong performance in Continental European markets
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Fyffes raises growth target
Fyffes has raised its earnings growth target for 2009, claiming that favourable market conditions have outweighed higher input costs.
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Upward curve for Pakistani exports
New figures have revealed that fruit and vegetable sales to overseas markets have increased in volume and value
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ArticlePakistan doubles mango exports
Industry players have reported that exports are up this year, but have bemoaned the fact that the government has set the yearly target too low
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ArticleTasmanian apples bound for Japan
Japanese retailers Aeon AIC and Max Valu have ordered four containers of Tasmanian apples to feature in an Australian food promotion next month
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ArticleAussie Hass avocados hit UK shores
Queensland-grown avocados have arrived at the Port of Felixstowe this week following 10 months of negotiations
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ArticleBrazilian citrus production to fall
Export volumes will remain steady this year despite a fall in production, according to a new report by the USDA
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ArticleCauli supplies feel the squeeze
A tightening of availability of UK cauliflower will be short-lived, according to the brassica sector’s leader.
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ArticleArnie out to terminate grower problems
Californian governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has requested that western Fresno County be declared an emergency area due to drought conditions
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ArticleUS cherry season in transition
The California cherry industry is reporting a successful campaign as the season winds down, while the Northwest deal is ramping up with high hopes of a record year
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ArticleChina to increase Aus citrus imports
Trade is expected to grow after the Australian Federal Government negotiated improved market access for citrus and mangoes
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ArticleFTA publishes new guide
The Freight Transport Association’s (FTA) annual International Road Transport Guide has been published, providing essential information for UK-based operators about the countries of the EU and those outside it that are most frequently visited by them.
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ArticleAus quality management needs improvement
A South African citrus expert has called for Australian producers to adopt the more stringent methods used in his home country