All Production & Trade articles – Page 1382
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ArticleFleece expansion for Crop Solutions
Crop Solutions is expanding its range to include two leading brands of fleece, Agryl® and Novagryl®.
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ArticleZespri celebrates export tray record
Zespri International announced a record-breaking season this week with the export of its 100 millionth tray of New Zealand kiwifruit.
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English pears struck by weather
While the apple crop has largely survived the varied weather problems of this year in all English production areas, pears have not been so lucky.
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ArticleTesco unveils English master
The first commercial supplies of UK Rubens apples went on sale at Tesco on Wednesday.
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ArticleTrade body attacks Commission's populist approach
Freshfel Europe has reacted angrily to what it labels a “populist approach” from the European Commission to changing its marketing standards for fruit and vegetables this week.
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ArticleSpain heads strawberry queue
A new USDA report has said that Spain and Poland are leading the way with regards to production volumes in the EU
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Chemical-free research to get results
Newcastle University has teamed up with importers and major retailers in the UK to trial the reduction or elimination of chemicals in fresh produce production.
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ArticleNamibian grape strikes Gold
The Namibian grape season is underway on schedule, and Capespan UK managing director Ronan Lennon is bullish, predicting good volumes and excellent quality. More of the country’s crop will feature in Capespan’s premium Gold brand.
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ArticleGo-ahead for Philippine bananas to Aus
Australian growers are bent out of shape after Biosecurity Australia gave the import of Philippine bananas a provisional thumbs up
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ArticleChile awaits bumper grape crop
Following last year's harvest, Chile's table grape sector is looking forward to another solid year
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Slug threat remains high
Slug populations are currently well into critical levels and more wet weather is likely to cause populations to remain high.
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Club created to back Rubens apple variety
The introduction of the variety to the international apple market will be carefully managed by a range of companies
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"Sad day" as Irish horticulture college closes doors
One of Ireland’s longest established horticultural colleges, in operation for more than 80 years, is to close next summer, at the end of the current academic year.
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ArticleAtlanta AG becomes Univeg Germany
Name change marks end of an era as Belgian group Univeg begins to incorporate former Chiquita subsidiary
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ArticleSpain fights EC banana fine
Spain takes European Commission to court in row over fine imposed on Canary Islands’ banana sector for alleged irregularities
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ArticleWonderful times ahead for Agrexco pomegranates
Agrexco plans to boost exports of its Wonderful pomegranates this season to 2,500 tonnes, from 1,300t last year, to meet rising demand.
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ArticleWAC outlines record apple crop forecast
Good weather and alternate bearing trees will result in a bumper apple crop this season, the Washington Apple Commission has confirmed
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ArticleAsda scores British edamame bean first
Asda is set to become the first-ever British retailer to sell edamame beans fresh in their pods.
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Mis-shapen fruit back on EU's menu
There has been a move to alter existing rules regarding the shape, size and 'bendiness' of fresh produce in Europe
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ArticleRecord forecast for Washington apples
Washington’s apple crop is expected to hit a record high of 109m cartons by the end of this season