All Production & Trade articles – Page 136
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PodcastsFruitbox 106 · Desmond Jas, Olympic Fruit
Chris and Desmond discuss the development of new strategies that drive success in the fresh produce industry
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NewsColes announces new Nurture Fund recipients
More than A$3.7m in grants to nine Australian businesses to implement sustainability plans
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NewsAgrovision announces RipeLocker berry partnership
Companies say they will co-commercialise a new patented technology to extend shelf-life and bring fresher berries to The Fruitist brand
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NewsSyngenta advises two-spray strategy to protect against rust on beans
Crop protection firm says robust disease control will help growers reach yield potential this season
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NewsDelays to post-Brexit agri-chemical rules ‘adding cost and uncertainty’
Significant delays to regulatory regime for agri-chemicals are affecting growers and crop protection companies, says Agricultural Industries Confederation
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NewsHall Hunter invests in blueberry growth
MD Jim Floor outlines the company’s ambitious expansion plans as demand for UK-grown blueberry continues to increase
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NewsIFPA studies labour crisis impact
International Fresh Produce Association releases new reports studying the impact of agriculture labour crisis on food security
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NewsCitrosol debuts next-generation fungicide control system
CATsystem is described as world’s first automatic control system for fungicide treatments
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NewsOrganic Ruby Red tomato hits shelves at right time
With the organic market picking up again in Europe, Belgium’s BelOrta says the timing of the launch of its organic version of the Ruby Red tomato could hardly be better
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NewsCamposol announces improvement in credit rating
Moody’s upgrade reflects company’s increased liquidity
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NewsWaitrose acquires meal-kit service Dishpatch
Deal boosts retailer’s ambitions in the premium home food segment
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NewsNFU Cymru calls for £500m Welsh farming budget
The union outlines funding support needed from next UK government for Welsh farming
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NewsTurkish provinces team up to boost fruit and veg exports
Izmir and Samsun are collaborating to increase the latter’s exports of fresh fruit and vegetables, including experience-sharing in production and exports
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NewsRegional trend favours covered strawberry production in Germany
As the economy and environment throw up some tough challenges, greater consumer interest in high-quality local supply offers some commercial hope
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NewsFall Creek reveals Romanian acquisition
Purchase of land for blueberry nursery development marks “pivotal moment” in the company’s European growth strategy
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NewsMozambique citrus industry joins CGA
Southern Africa’s Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) has welcomed Mozambique’s citrus industry to the fold
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FeaturesAngus Soft Fruits: 30 and thriving
The British berry sector is going through a tough time, but the entrepreneurial spirit of Scottish supplier Angus Soft Fruits stands it in good stead. Fred Searle explores the company’s past, present and future on its 30th anniversary
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NewsCherry growers in Puglia count cost of drought
Hot, dry weather during the spring means harvested volume in Italy’s leading production region could be half what they were last season
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NewsVanguard expands plantings in Peru
Major grower-packer-exporter acquires 478ha of land to plant table grapes
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NewsBerryWorld scores hat-trick at International Taste Institute Awards
The UK supplier’s Ruby raspberries, BEE Honest strawberries and Masena blueberries receive Superior Taste Awards