All Production & Trade articles – Page 1371
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ArticleMealybugs attack bananas in Philippines
Growers are on high alert after the potentially devastating pest was found in seven towns
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ArticleFreshfel airs pesticide package concerns
The association has given its verdict on the outcome of second reading amendments made by the European Parliament to the proposed EU pesticide package
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NZ growers get their choppers out
New Zealand growers are preparing to battle frosts in all the major orchard and vineyard regions with low-flying helicopters.
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Spanish downpours disrupt crops
Rainfall throughout most of October in eastern and south-eastern Spain has seriously hindered the citrus harvest and brought mixed fortunes to other crops.
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EU and Switzerland launch talks
The EU and Switzerland have begun discussions to lift the last remaining trade barriers for agro-food products
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Importers swim against tide
Sliding seafreight rates and weak sterling are complicating the picture for UK importers.
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ArticleEuropean debates reaching climax
British retailers and the trade were lobbying hard at a national and European Union level this week as changes to marketing standards and pesticide regulation loom.
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ArticleFreshfel concerned after EU pesticide amendments
Europe’s fresh produce trade body Freshfel says a number of major concerns remain after the European Parliament Environment Committee (EPEC) adopted its second reading amendments to the proposed EU pesticide package.
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ArticleBoris hopes for Capital Growth
Mayor Boris Johnson launches scheme to boost locally grown food in London.
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ArticleCommittee recommends pesticide ban
The vote in favour of adopting new 'cut-off criteria' for pesticides in Europe could have a "significant negative impact" on crop production, according to the ECPA
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ArticleAgrexco launches Ever Green pepper
The Israeli exporter’s new pepper variety is expected to benefit from its numerous advantages over other green peppers
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ArticleIndustry response to Obama victory
In both the US House and Senate, most members who have traditionally supported produce industry efforts seem to have fared well in their re-election bids, according to United Fresh
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ArticleProduce shines in Yorkshire
The fresh produce industry cleaned up at the annual Yorkshire Regional Food Group’s Deliciouslyorkshire Awards 2008-09 on Monday night.
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ArticleCanary Islands’ banana export boost
Canary Islands’ banana exporters increased shipments to the Spanish domestic market by over 7 per cent during October, says Asprocan
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ArticleGrowfair to expand to Devon
Bristol Fruit Sales is set to build on its Growfair - Pride of Cornwall brand by expanding it into the neighbouring county.
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Australian growers reject Philippine bananas
Australian banana growers are struggling to keep Philippine imports out of their domestic market
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Australia on radar for Indonesian mangosteens
Indonesia is hoping to gain access to the Australian market for mangosteen exports
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ArticleAndalusia concerned over fall in returns
Hortyfruta blames mild weather in northern Europe and rise in competitor production for Spanish region’s fall in export returns
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French West Indies get advance cash
France has been allowed to deliver advance payments to its Caribbean banana growers still suffering the effects of Hurricane Dean
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Spanish clementine imports down in France
Thanks to a bout of rainy weather, Spanish clementine imports into France were significantly lower than average last week