All Production & Trade articles – Page 1400
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NFU anger at lack of flood funding
Farmers and growers will not share in the EU flooding fund set up for damage caused by the flooding during summer 2007, despite suffering losses worth millions of pounds, says the National Farmers’ Union.
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ArticlePeru negotiates new trade deals
The South American country is working hard to open up markets in Asia, Australia, Russia and South Africa
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Third of Brits take up grow-your-own lifestyle
One in three Britons has made the decision to grow their own fruit and vegetables, according to a study.
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ArticleAgroFair launches Fairtrade smoothies
Fairtrade fruit specialist and pioneer AgroFair UK is launching the UK’s first Fairtrade smoothies not made from concentrate in September, under the OKÉ brand.
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ArticleCalifornia grape companies broaden their horizons
The state’s table grape producers have reported a steady rise in exports as they seek to tap into new markets across the globe
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Typhoon wreaks P900m in damage
The Philippines is reeling after typhoon Frank wiped out crops and infrastructure in Eastern Visayas worth some P900m
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ArticleExchange rates rattle French shippers
The weak US dollar is worrying French apple shippers, who expect to market a smaller crop this season according to Blue Whale's Marc Peyres
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ArticleNew Italian trade group to boost exports
Leading exporters to collaborate under Macfrut International as Italian sector looks to compete in emerging markets
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ArticleStandard strawberries match organic and premium
Standard strawberries are just as good as the organic and premium alternatives, a consumer survey has revealed on the first day of the Wimbledon tournament.
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ArticleSpanish fruit exports fall
Fruit export volumes dropped considerably for the first quarter of 2008, although vegetable exports rose by 12 per cent
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ArticleBrassica prices must be sustained, warn growers
Prices for broccoli and cauliflower in the UK have risen on low availability, but growers warn they must not be allowed to drop.
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EFFP tackles climate change
Farmer controlled business (FCB) directors came together alongside other industry stakeholders, academics and government representatives, at English Farming and Food Partnerships’ (EFFP) Directors’ Forum last month, to discuss the role for collaboration in helping businesses in the supply chain tackle climate change.
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ArticlePressure mounts for producers
Producers are facing unprecedented pressure in the face of rising costs and supermarket demands, according to the latest survey from business consultancy Grant Thornton.
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ArticleArgentine lemons maintain supply status
The lemon sector in Argentina’s Tucuman region is maintaining its leadership position as a southern-hemisphere supplier, despite rising costs and transport strikes.
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ArticleDA considers Philippine crop strategy
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture is mulling over plans to boost the growth of the commercial produce sector
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ArticleNZ-Australia apple dispute heads to WTO
Pipfruit NZ chief calls on the Australian government to "walk the walk, not just talk the talk" as trade body prepares to hear case
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ArticleSpanish strawberry season 'acceptable'
Freshuelva is set to end the 2007-08 Spanish strawberry campaign, concluding that it has been an “acceptable” season.
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ArticleUK growers sing the blues
British blueberries will be available in substantial quantities in supermarkets for the first time ever this summer.
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FESA (UK) ceo appointed as FPC president
Jim Rogers, ceo of FESA (UK) Ltd, has been appointed president of the Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) for 2008-09.
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China moves to maintain veg supplies
Officials in flood-hit provinces of China have stepped up quality control testing to ensure a steady flow of produce to Hong Kong and Macao