All Production & Trade articles – Page 1358
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ArticleAndalusian coalition formed
Four of the largest growers in the Spanish region of Andalusia have formed a coalition to increase their buying power and strengthen their position in the UK market.
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Staffline acquires The Workplace
Recruitment and human resources specialist Staffline has acquired Yorkshire-based recruitment company The Workplace.
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ArticleGrape supplies in a squeeze
Availability of red and white grape on the UK market is tightening as different sources worldwide fail to dovetail as hoped.
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Murcian citrus sector hit by poor returns
Low returns for growers in the Spanish region have led to a call for greater aid, amid fears that some production could be abandoned
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ArticlePolitical will behind NZ-Korea FTA
Strong political will means a New Zealand-Korea FTA may be put on paper sooner than expected
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ArticleSouth Africa cuts Navel export forecast
The Citrus Growers Association has cut 1.2m cartons from its forecast, leaving the estimated crop at just over 20.4m cartons
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ArticleIsraeli lychee season kicks off
The Israeli lychee season has launched with promising forecasts of double last year’s production.
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Ocado loses battle with Tesco
Upmarket online delivery firm Ocado has been penalised for false claims in a price war with Tesco.
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ArticleJapan greets Taiwanese mangoes
Taiwanese Irwin mangoes are selling well on the Japanese market labelled as ‘Midsummer’s Ruby’
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ArticleCarrefour plans Thai export boost
Carrefour aims to siphon off Thailand’s production glut by increasing exports to its European stores
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ArticleIGD: Intense value contest in Europe
Latest research from international food and grocery expert IGD reveals new shopper loyalties are emerging across Europe as food retailers and manufacturers engage in an intense contest for value.
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ArticleDel Monte plots Brazil banana move
The multinational is considering shifting production from Rio Grande do Norte to Ceará, according to local press reports
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ArticlePort Elizabeth gets grapefruit go-ahead
The South African port is set to begin exporting grapefruit to Japan following inspections by the Japanese authorities this week
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ArticleBing cherries back in Britain
The first shipment of California Bing cherries has reached UK shops this week, available for the first three weeks in June.
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Vietnam approves potato farm
A large potato farm project has been approved for Vietnam’s Da Lat City and surrounding areas
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ArticleDole Europe acquires Distrifrut
Romanian importer set to operate as Dole Romania through network of six facilities across the country
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ArticleSupermarkets hit by farmers’ protests
Farmers throughout France have blocked supermarkets’ supply lines as a protest against ever-dwindling returns
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ArticleMastronardi launches Kumato variety
The grower-marketer has added Kumato tomatoes to its Sunset gourmet greenhouse range in North America
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ArticleStrong euro aids UK exports
Overseas sales of British fresh produce up 29 per cent in 2008 as Ireland, Holland and Germany take advantage of exchange rate