All Production & Trade articles – Page 1399
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Lemon prices drop in Russia
Prices of lemons shipped into Russia have fallen dramatically from their 2007 peak
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Repeat performance for food safety conference
The international Fresenius Food Safety and Dietary Risk Assessment Conference 2009 will take place on February 12 and 13, in Cologne, Germany.
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China unveils huge investment plan
The Chinese government has announced a huge investment plan to kick start its slowing economy
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Vietnam must overhaul horticulture sector
Vietnam must overhaul its horticulture sector to improve fruit quality and boost domestic and export sales
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China becomes Indonesia’s top imported fruit source
China has overtaken the US and Australia as Indonesia’s top imported fruit source
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ArticleBIFGA 21 marks coming of age
The British Independent Fruit Growers Association (BIFGA) is to celebrate its coming of age next year with a top-fruit planting project to be known as BIFGA 21.
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The Philippines threatens to sue Australia over banana imports
The Philippine government says it may sue Australia if it reneges on its promise to produce an import risk analysis on Philippine bananas by the end of the year
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ArticleUS watermelons set for UK
US watermelons could soon be making their way to UK with a push from the National Watermelon Promotion Board.
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Spain’s citrus sector slams subsidy plans
Asaja Murcia has become the latest fresh produce association to slam the Spanish government’s plans to subsidise the country’s citrus sector
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ArticleNunhems to invest US$20m in US expansion
The firm's Idaho facility is to be revamped as carrot and onion seed business flourishes
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Biodiversity challenge should focus on solutions
The challenge in tackling biodiversity changes is developing and implementing solutions and farmers are already playing a key role and will continue to do so, the NFU said today.
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ArticleChoppers warn off New Zealand frost
A hard frost hit New Zealand’s growing regions over the weekend, sending hundreds of choppers into damage mitigation efforts
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ArticleTough season forecast for SA stonefruit
A late crop and the global economic crisis could combine to make it an uncomfortable 2009 season for South African stonefruit
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ArticleChilean avos in for the long haul
An expected lack of demand for Chilean avocados in the UK could overshadow the start of the season, despite recent media coverage on the fruit’s health benefits.
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ArticleA Scarlotta loving for Sun World grape
Sun World International has reported a promising season for its exclusive Scarlotta grapes, in their first year of large-scale commercial production.
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ArticleIll-informed Brits building waste mountain
Brits are wasting vast volumes of fresh produce because they lack knowledge and confidence regarding correct storage and what to do with produce past its best, an Eat in Colour (EiC) consumer survey has revealed.
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Report: Australia’s future is high-end
Australia’s horticultural future lies as a high-end supplier, says a new report from Rabobank
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ArticleFoley drinks to Marston's pedigree
Aldi's UK managing director Paul Foley handed an award to Berry Gardens md Nick Marston last week, and gave some views on the secret to his own company's success.
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ArticleKing: British bias is simplistic
Justin King has risked the wrath of the foodie community by refusing to categorically back British food during a presentation to students and food industry leaders at the Royal Agricultural College in Cirencester, Gloucestershire.
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ArticleMiss Ireland gives Rooster a boost
Sam Dennigan & Co has teamed up with Agri Aware and Miss Ireland Sinead Noonan to boost the profile of Irish potatoes, with a Meet the Spuds! potato-growing challenge and spin-off packaging.