All Production & Trade articles – Page 1392
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ArticleTesco growth falls off rapidly
Tesco has reported its slowest UK growth figures in 15 years today with sales climbing just two per cent in the third quarter.
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Fertiliser costs weigh on banana farmers
Fertiliser costs are chewing up profits for Philippine banana growers, who are looking at other options
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ArticleSector predicts stellar Chile grape deal
US importers are forecasting a “stellar” Chilean grape season, thanks to excellent quality fruit and improved US market conditions
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ArticleArgentine lemons ‘may have to wait’ for US access
A change in administration and the current global financial crisis could conspire to prevent Argentine lemons entering the US market this year
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ArticleMixed forecast for Mexican citrus
Orange volumes will fall, although lime and grapefruit production is expected to increase on the previous year, the USDA reported
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ArticleJapan accepts new cherry protocol
A new system for ensuring the control of codling moth in Tasmania has been accepted by Japanese authorities
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ArticleTrouble for Vietnam's dragon fruit exports
Vietnamese dragon fruit have effectively lost access to the US, after the country’s only commercial irradiation facility stopped services
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ArticleMoney-saving grape sizer in operation
A technological development in grape sizing in Africa could see huge savings on labour and increased productivity.
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ArticleKatopé Malet Azoulay unveils name change
Katopé Malet Azoulay is changing its name to become Univeg Katopé (UK) Ltd and launching a new UK subsidiary of the Univeg group: Univeg Direct (UK) Ltd.
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ArticleNirvana approved for veg
The Pesticide Safety Directorate has issued a stern warning that certain herbicides are no longer available for sale and supply due to the revocation of their approval.
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ArticleGreenvale appoints new accounts boss
Greenvale AP has appointed a new account manager to cover one of its key accounts, Sainsbury’s.
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ArticlePiccolo hits right note
A new preparation-free parsnip that is big on taste has been launched onto the UK market just in time for Christmas.
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UK science well placed, insists government adviser
UK food science is well placed to help developing countries as well as itself face increasing global supply pressures on water and crop availability.
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ArticlePlain sailing for MMD after joining council fold
The UK’s largest fruit port’s main fresh produce specialist, Mainland Market Deliveries (MMD), is back in calm waters after moving into the ownership of Portsmouth City Council (PCC) earlier this year.
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ArticleItalian orange production to fall
Country will import larger volume of oranges this season, according to Ismea, as production across southern Italy decreases
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Article"Devastating year" for Turkish apple crop
Production fell dramatically this year, although major export varieties were not badly affected
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EU and Ivory Coast sign deal
The European Union and the Ivory Coast have signed a deal to open up trade and increase development in West Africa
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ArticleSpecial packs for winning Namibian fruit
Capespan will be promoting prize-winning Namibian grapes in special packaging this season.
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Yorkshire scheme budget unveiled
A budget of £8.8 million has been allocated to the Farexchange programme, unveiled in October, that aims to develop the Yorkshire and Humber food and drink industry.
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Seeds of change for premium suppliers
Consumers are increasingly turning to their own gardens as the global economic climate continues to slow