All Production & Trade articles – Page 1389
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Peru consolidates EU supply position
The European Union remains the primary destination for Peruvian agricultural exports following a 25 per cent rise in total shipments during 2008
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ArticleUnited Fresh sets new policy priorities
The US produce association is gearing up to tackle major issues confronting the fresh fruit and vegetable industry following a number of meetings in Arizona
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ArticlePhilippine banana expansion defies recession
Philippine banana plantations are expanding despite economies worldwide shrinking, thanks largely to Iran and Russia
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Floods damage West Australian plantations
Floods have damaged fruit plantations in Western Australia’s Gascoyne region
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Exosect signs distribution deal
Exosect has signed an international distribution agreement with Makhteshim Agan Industries (MAI) group of companies, a distributor of branded off-patent products.
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Freshfel reveals fall in consumption
Latest edition of the association's Consumption Monitor shows gross per-capita supply across the EU fell in 2007 against the previous five years' average
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Mexican avocados consolidate US top spot
A three-month campaign to boost consumer awareness in the US has exceeded expectations as Mexico reigns strong as the country’s leading avocado supplier
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Syria attracts UAE investors
As the Syrian government takes steps to open up its economy, UAE firms are looking to enter the country’s fledgling retail sector
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ArticleJP Fresh becomes Dole Fresh UK
Company confirms name change will take place this weekend following the company's recent takeover by Compagnie Fruitière
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ArticleIndian cashew exports to drop 20 per cent
The Indian cashew trade is looking ahead to hard times with a 20 per cent export drop forecast
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ArticleDry winter for Himachal apples
A dry winter is delaying new plantings and fertiliser application for Himachal Pradesh apple growers
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ArticlePomegranate dip in India
Production of pomegranates in India has dropped significantly due to infestations of bacterial blight disease.
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ArticleOrganic crops boost Murcia’s exports
The Spanish region of Murcia says a rise in organic fruit and nut production has helped boost exports to key markets
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Anecoop expands Czech subsidiary
In response to strong sales figures, the Spanish fresh produce group has expanded facilities at Czech subsidiary Anecoop Prague
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French marketers 'unaffected' by strike
France’s one-day strike has included workers for major retailers, but the country’s fresh produce sector has so far been unaffected
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ArticleStrike impacts Argentinean pear deal
The 12-day stand-off over pay could put a lid on Argentina’s pear exports to Europe, Russia and the US this season
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ArticleRed Tractor receives funding boost
The Agricultural and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is set to use levies to fund the Red Tractor scheme which works to improve agricultural competition.
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ArticleNew Zealand workers short for pipfruit harvest
New Zealand’s bumper pipfruit crop is expected to tax the availability of seasonal workers
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Strike brings Greece to a standstill
A blockade by farmers has brought supply lines to a halt, affecting the whole of Greece and neighbouring countries like Bulgaria
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ArticleBangladesh vegetable exports fall
The weakening pound sterling and a failure to meet some UK phytosanitary requirements has caused Bangladesh’s vegetable exports to fall by 25 per cent