All Production & Trade articles – Page 1396
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New report addresses competition row
A new European Commission report on the operation of the grocery supply chain has been released, which identifies three key priorities for action to improve supply chain operation.
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ArticleChiquita reports on stronger Q3
The group moved to a profit in the third quarter, in contrast with the loss recorded during the corresponding period of 2008
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ArticleSpanish sector prepares for strike action
Spain’s horticultural sector is to stage a two-day strike and a major demonstration to highlight serious problems
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ArticleIsraeli organic tomatoes promising
Israeli exporter Agrexco has announced it has “high hopes” for the country’s organic tomato season.
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ArticleSarkozy unveils new aid package
In response to major protests by France’s agricultural sector, the French president has laid out a new aid plan
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ArticleFresh produce prices fall in Australia
New figures have shown that the prices of fruit and vegetables tumbled during the third quarter of the year
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ArticleBrazil and Argentina in trade dispute
Argentine fruit exporters have taken exception to Brazil’s machinations, which are leaving trucks full of perishables stranded at the border
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ArticleEcuador to set up state banana exporter
Ecuador is to set up a national banana exporter as it looks to tackle alleged underhand tactics and “abuses” in the sector.
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ArticleFlorette plans foray into fresh-cut fruit
French salads specialist Florette has announced that it is launching a new range of prepacked fruits in the UK
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ArticleChiquita in profit turnaround
Chiquita Brands International Inc has announced a swing in its fortune by reporting a profit in the third quarter, compared with a loss a year ago.
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Irish growers defend Tesco
In an unusual development, a group of 25 Irish vegetable growers has issued a statement defending its relationship with Tesco against what it calls damaging “rumours and misleading accusations”.
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ArticleEcuador to set up banana export group
President Rafael Correa announces creation of state banana exporter to tackle tax avoidance and “abuses” of the system
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ArticleProexport records major fall in sales
Murcia-based association calls for government support to tackle challenges, principally caused by fall in consumption with Spain
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ArticleFreshfel releases citrus forecasts
An increase in citrus production is anticipated this year, both in the US and in the Mediterranean Basin
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ArticleAgrexco tomato shipments underway
The Israeli exporter has just started the European export season for its organic tomatoes
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Del Monte sees profit dip
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc has announced a slight dip in profits as it dealt with a seasonally slow period for the company.
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ArticleDel Monte reveals Q3 profit and sales drop
The fresh produce giant's third-quarter profit was hit by lower selling prices in gold pineapples and high banana procurement costs
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ArticleAustralian bananas head to Korea
The country's first shipment of the fruit to Korea has been sent by Dole Food Company
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ArticleZespri welcomes NZ-Malaysia FTA
Kiwifruit marketer Zespri has welcomed the signing of a free trade agreement between New Zealand and Malaysia
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ArticlePakistan surges past mango target
The country's mango exports touched 132,000 tonnes this season, well ahead of the target set by the Pakistan Horticulture Board