All Production & Trade articles – Page 1372
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ArticleImports anger French apple growers
At the start of the French apple season, producers continue to be frustrated by imports from South America and elsewhere
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ArticleJazz apples gaining market presence
The Oppenheimer Group will launch a marketing campaign with Enza in mid-November as the group gears up for a doubling in Jazz apple volume this season
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ArticleAuthorities discussing French crisis
As France’s fruit and vegetables sector continues to suffer its worst crisis for many years, proposals are currently being thrashed out to try to tackle the problem
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AMS-WellPict administration confirmed
AMS-WellPict European has finally gone into administration after filing notice of intent last month.
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ArticleBakkavör enjoys profit turnaround
Icelandic fresh prepared specialist Bakkavör has reported a significant turnaround with the UK market at the spearhead of its improvement.
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Pakistan mangoes exceed expectations
Exports of the fruit are set to comfortably top the 125,000-tonne target set out by government at the start of the campaign
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ArticleSouth Africa weathering recession
Summer citrus exporters are responding to complicated marketing conditions in the US by supplying top-quality fruit
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ArticleEconomic downturn dents Chilean deal
Chile’s 2008/09 fresh fruit export season was marred by the global financial crisis and its negative impact on consumption
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ArticleMurcia’s citrus sector faces problems
Citrus production in the Spanish region could be wiped out as a result of poor returns received in recent seasons, claims association
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ArticleT&G rounds up grower support
Chairman Tony Gibbs has sent information to growers warning of a possible future downward trend in returns to New Zealand kiwifruit growers
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ArticleSaudi imports set to rise
Imports of agricultural products are forecast to rise this year in Saudi Arabia, says Business Intelligence Middle East
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ArticleAlsace’s growers continue to suffer
Fruit and vegetable production is shifting across the Rhine River, according to Alsace’s beleaguered growers
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ArticleInternational traceability guide launched
GS1 and the International Federation for Produce Standards (IFPS) have produced guidance for those responsible for implementing traceability, including growers, packers, importers and distributors.
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ArticleOmex opens £3m Norfolk lab
Omex Agrifluids has invested more than £3 million in a new state-of-the-art production and laboratory facility at a new site in Kings Lynn, Norfolk.
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Article"Shocking" checks put retailers at risk
A huge number of retailers are putting themselves at considerable risk by not carrying out in-depth checks on their maintenance service providers, according to a new study.
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De Ruiter reshuffles seed supplies
De Ruiter Seeds BV has announced a reshuffle of its seed supply to accommodate its acquisition by Monsanto and its subsidiary companies last year and Monsanto's buy-out of the Seminis Group of Companies prior to that.
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ArticleMarket Intelligence acquires FPJ publisher
Market Intelligence Ltd, the publisher of Eurofruit Magazine, Asiafruit Magazine and Americafruit Magazine, has announced that it has acquired Lockwood Press Limited.
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Government launches manufacturing plan
Five sector skills councils have launched an initiative to improve access to quality training and development for manufacturing employers in the UK.
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ArticleEuropean markets under huge pressure
Prices falling and returns under threat as market demand for fruit and vegetables slips and available volumes increase
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ArticleAsian sales keep Zespri on track
Sales to Japan, Taiwan and China do well, but Korean sales fall and competition from tropicals increases in south-east Asia