All Production & Trade articles – Page 1370
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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
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ArticleFyffes' finances exceed expectations
Fyffes beat even its own expectations in delivering profits ahead of its own targets and market expectations in 2008, with a €21.3 million (£19.6m) boost.
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ArticleAussies fear banana disease threat
The news that bananas will be imported from the Philippines has left one former minister "staggered"
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ArticleTotal Produce targets modest growth
Company ups investment in Capespan and reveals 6.6 per cent increase in pre-tax profit for previous year
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ArticleFyffes on target despite rising costs
Company reports improvements in pricing in recent weeks and says its overall earnings target for the year remains unchanged
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ArticleRose attacked over M&S failings
Marks & Spencer has come under fire from a top City analyst who said the upmarket retailer has made “no financial progress” under its current failing management team.
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Morrisons poised to report growth
After coming out on top during the festive period, Morrisons is looking to cement its strengthened position in the retail market when it releases its preliminary results on Thursday.
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ArticleJazz shows great promise
Thanks to the excellent quality of this season’s harvest, Enzafruit has high expectations for Jazz apples in 2009
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ArticleBelgian veg struggles on German market
Exports of many Belgian vegetables to Germany have declined over the past year due to tough competition in Europe
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ArticleRSA citrus exports set for record year
According to a forecast by CGA, exports could hit 94.6m cartons, driven in particular by a higher grapefruit yield
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Spanish register record export values
Spanish exports broke through the €8 billion (£7.12bn) barrier for the first time in 2008, producer-exporters’ association Fepex has announced.
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ArticleSpanish tom players lobby EU
The Spanish tomato industry is lobbying the EU to intervene as it has comes under intense pressure from non-EU countries such as Morocco.
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ArticleRabobank reveals profitable 2008
The Dutch agricultural banking institution saw net profit rise to €2.8bn for the year
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ArticleKorean apple yields return to normal
Production drops to normal levels this year following last year's bumper crop, as competition with other exotic fresh fruits increases
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ArticleSpain's fresh produce imports increase
Fresh produce imports to Spain increased in 2008, while export volumes fell slightly, according to new official data
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ArticleNSW produce prices set to soar
New South Wales needs heavy rainfall within the next few weeks if an increase in fresh produce prices is to be avoided
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EiC future under discussion
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) is calling for greater investment from its members to raise funds and continue its Eat in Colour (EiC) generic promotion.