All Production & Trade articles – Page 1395
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ArticleArgentina enjoys solid citrus deal
Exports of lemons, grapefruit, mandarins and oranges have risen to date this season
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Government questions Prince's GM stance
Environment minister Phil Woolas has questioned recent criticism of GM technology by Prince Charles.
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Price cuts killing Scottish producers
Farming union NFU Scotland is warning that supermarket price cuts could drive more Scottish farms out of production.
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Jordan and Pakistan sign mango MoU
Jordan and Pakistan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the export of Pakistani mangoes
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ArticleKiwis anticipate carbon boost
New Zealand’s apple growers hope to be in the second wave of an initiative from their national government to have their products’ carbon footprint measured.
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ArticleDole considers Angolan investment
Dole Food Co. is interested in investing in the Angolan banana industry
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Climate-neutral tomatoes in the spotlight
‘Nature & More’ branded Dutch tomatoes are being given a promotional boost on the continent thanks to a range of advertising materials, including a video recording, aimed at organic retailers.
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ArticleFTA to profit Indonesia
Indonesia will profit from a proposed ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, according to Australia’s Agriculture Minister
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ArticleDutch sendings to UK up 14 per cent
The UK lead the way, as Dutch fresh produce exporters increased their sendings by five per cent year on year during the first half of 2008.
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Pakistan mulls mandatory inspections
The Pakistani government is considering mandatory inspections for agricultural exports
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ArticleU40s signing up for Leipzig experience
With five months to go before the 20th Under 40s conference in Leipzig, Germany, industry support is strong and the organising committee has a full programme planned for delegates.
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ArticleAvocados surpass forecast
South Africa is enjoying a better than expected export season for its avocados, as market and weather factors combine to favourable effect.
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ArticleMixed message on Murcia lemons
Conflicting reports emerging from Europe’s main lemon-growing area - Murcia in south-eastern Spain - are casting doubt on the size of the autumn citrus crop.
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ArticleGreen advises growers to think carefully
Capepsan’s global procurement director Geoff Green has advised international fruit growers to rethink their sales strategies in the current economic climate.
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ArticleChina becomes net food importer in 2008
Soaring domestic prices have cut down the country's traditional surplus in agricultural value as imports outweigh exports during the first half of 2008
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ArticleZespri reports kiwifruit sales surge
The New Zealand-based kiwifruit marketer has announced a hefty increase in volumes sold up until mid-August
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ArticleChile concludes successful trade talks
Table grapes and other important Chilean exports will be able to enter the US market with fewer restrictions following successful trade talks
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ArticleGooseberries nobody's fool
Gooseberries have been the surprise success of the summer soft-fruit crop this year, some retailers and suppliers report.
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ArticleChile “concerned” by carbon debate
European demand for carbon-friendly products has prompted Chile’s fruit sector to seek ways to lower its footprint in order to remain competitive