All Production & Trade articles – Page 1384
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ArticleTurners & Growers posts small profit rise
New Zealand group Turners & Growers has reported a small profit increase in 2008 over the previous year
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ArticleEurope prepares for economic storm
The current global economic environment represents both an opportunity and a threat to different facets of the region's fresh produce industry
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ArticleWest Australian farmer expands to Chinese dates
Chinese dates present a new opportunity for West Australian farmers to diversify their operations
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ArticleChina leads way to Ashdod
China was the number one exporter to the Israeli port of Ashdod in 2008, with Turkey in second place
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ArticleDel Monte reports quarterly profit drop
CEO Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh praises the group's "solid" performance as net banana sales increase
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Vietnam to cash in on cashews
Vietnam is to export 120,000 of cashew nuts this year, just over one-fifth of the forecast processed crop
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ArticleCalifornia’s 2008 grape export grows
Newly released figures put California’s 2008 table grape exports as the second largest on record
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ArticlePhilippines mangoes seek freight drop
The Philippine government is trying to lower freight costs to make mango exports to the US more competitive
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ArticleFourth-quarter loss for Chiquita
The banana distributor has attributed the downturn to soaring costs and a lower performance in salads
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Ecuador seeks ‘better deal’ from EU
Negotiators from Ecuador are reportedly insistent that the EU complies with the terms of last year’s agreement to lower its banana tariff
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Citrus growers to join national body
Growers in Queensland are ready to disband their organisation and join Citrus Australia
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Asaja calls for coordinated exports
Spanish fresh produce association Asaja Murcia has called on the country’s exporters to work together to avoid saturating key markets
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ArticleSoft fruit prices rise on tight supply
Soft-fruit availability from Spain is running two to three weeks behind seasonal averages, lifting prices on the UK market.
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Jazz to double production
The rapid global growth of the Jazz apple continued to expand as it was showcased in Berlin, increasing its market strength with businesses from more than 10 countries.
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ArticleLemons hit rock bottom
Spanish lemon growers and exporters have slammed the second half of their season as “ruinous”.
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ArticleDavid Maddox to lead Indian project
The industry veteran will head up Capespan's joint pilot project in the Indian market
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NFU man to stand down
National Farmers' Union (NFU) director general Richard Macdonald is standing down later this year.
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ArticleWTO urges bio-energy focus
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has encouraged agriculture to grow through the recession and harness bio-energy options as it takes economic stimulus measures.
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Chiquita unveils 2008 results
Chiquita Brands International Inc today released its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter in 2008 and the full-year conclusion, revealing a net sales increase but a loss from continuing operations.
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ArticleBrassica debate hits headlines
UK brassica growers are basking in the glow of some national press coverage over the past week, despite a tight supply situation.