All Production & Trade articles – Page 1401
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Magrabi targets international growth
Egyptian exporter Magrabi Agriculture believes that Asia has the potential to be its biggest market, but supplies of grape and citrus - the firm’s major products - into the region are currently dominated by the Americans.
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ArticleAriane harvest kicks off in earnest
Blue Whale has started harvesting club apple variety Ariane, and the fruit is expected to hit retail shelves on September 29.
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ArticleSustainability key for HortResearch
Conducting R&D with a clear focus on sustainability has become imperative for New Zealand’s HortResearch.
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New Zealand trades on efficiency
Horticulture New Zealand chief executive Peter Silcock believes the country is well placed to meet the demands of its export markets in terms of sustainable production.
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New model for Australian citrus industry
Full details have been published online of the proposed new model for the Australian citrus industry, Citrus Australia Ltd
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ArticleDutch pear crop downsized
The Dutch Conference pear season is underway and, although the crop is a little smaller than last season, the fruit is still looking good.
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Unions call for halt to VED
The four UK farming unions have united in calling for the government to reconsider its plans to substantially increase the vehicle excise duty (VED) to be applied to the type of vehicles, which are essential to those who live and work in the countryside.
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ArticleA first for UK Tenderstem
British-grown Tenderstem broccoli has provided a significant proportion of retail sales over the summer months for the first time.
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ArticleHall to chair SCI hort group
Mike Hall has been elected chairman of the first committee of SCI’s Horticulture Group.
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Cuban loss significant for UK
Hurricane damage to Cuba’s grapefruit crop has been “significant”, according to importer Redbridge Worldfresh.
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ArticleTaiwan counts cost of Typhoon Sinlaku
The agricultural industry is assessing the damage of the latest storm to hit the country
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California grapes re-energise UK
California’s grape season is progressing well and reports of fruit quality from customers to date have been good.
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King steps out in Suffolk
The substantial investment farm businesses need to supply Britain’s major retailers was highlighted when Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King visited Elveden Farms in Suffolk.
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Food chain links at Labour Party conference
Food producers, manufacturers and retailers will come together at the Labour Party Conference on Monday (September 22) to demonstrate their recognition that successful food supply policy requires the involvement of every stage of the chain.
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ArticleIndian almond imports to grow
A USDA report has predicted an increase in almond imports for the 2008/09 season, with walnut exports also expected to grow
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ArticleChile FTA threatens Aus horticulture
Australian produce growers fear the Australia-Chile FTA signed in May threatens to decimate their industry
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RSA citrus fails to shine for festival
Poor quality South African oranges disappoint Chinese fruit importers over Moon Festival
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ArticleChiquita’s banana pricing strategy starts to bear fruit
The marketer said prices on all markets were up on the year-earlier period while volumes remained broadly flat
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ArticleChiquita hails banana price rise
Chiquita Brands International has reported significant year on year increases in banana prices in all markets for July-August 2008 on volumes that were flat overall.