All Production & Trade articles – Page 1405
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ArticleUK fruit consumption up
UK consumption of fruit appears to be on the increase, according to new European figures just out - but consumers are still falling short of their recommended 5 A DAY.
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Punjab kinnow profits rise
Kinnow growers in the Indian state of Punjab are celebrating an income jump of 50 per cent this season
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ArticleLatin American banana deal in the pipeline
Costa Rican officials are anticipating that a new EU banana deal will be in place by February
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New NVZ regs start to bite
Agronomists are warning that new regulations on Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs) that came into force on January 1, and the pressures of record highs in fertiliser prices, mean the controlled application of nutrients to field veg crops is more important than ever.
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Fairtrade fights back
The Fairtrade fruit industry has hit back at claims customers will be trading down and away from ethical shopping during the recession, with positive sales and a new board at AgroFair.
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Snow hinders produce trade
Heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures earlier this week caused disruption to fresh produce production and transport in the UK.
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ArticleTNS figures reflect low-value shopping
The latest TNS Worldpanel grocery market share figures show that trading-down continues to influence the market, with Waitrose struggling to tread water and Tesco experiencing growth in their value sector in favour of Finest products.
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ArticleAustralian labour scheme set to begin
The Australian seasonal worker scheme will see its first Pacific Island workers by the month's end
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Positive start for Fruit Logistica 2009
Continued expansion of world's leading fresh produce trade fair suggests industry confidence remains high
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Irrigation specialists merge
A new company, Field Irrigation, has been formed incorporating horticultural irrigation specialists Field GB and irrigators Avoncrop following the acquisition of Field GB from K & S Fumigation Services.
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ArticleFrance again feels the chill
Further cold weather and unseasonable snowstorms have caused yet more havoc in many areas of France
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Heatwave damages Australian horticulture
A record heatwave last week inflicted significant damage in Australia's southern states
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Peru consolidates EU supply position
The European Union remains the primary destination for Peruvian agricultural exports following a 25 per cent rise in total shipments during 2008
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ArticleUnited Fresh sets new policy priorities
The US produce association is gearing up to tackle major issues confronting the fresh fruit and vegetable industry following a number of meetings in Arizona
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ArticlePhilippine banana expansion defies recession
Philippine banana plantations are expanding despite economies worldwide shrinking, thanks largely to Iran and Russia
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Floods damage West Australian plantations
Floods have damaged fruit plantations in Western Australia’s Gascoyne region
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Exosect signs distribution deal
Exosect has signed an international distribution agreement with Makhteshim Agan Industries (MAI) group of companies, a distributor of branded off-patent products.
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Freshfel reveals fall in consumption
Latest edition of the association's Consumption Monitor shows gross per-capita supply across the EU fell in 2007 against the previous five years' average
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Mexican avocados consolidate US top spot
A three-month campaign to boost consumer awareness in the US has exceeded expectations as Mexico reigns strong as the country’s leading avocado supplier
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Syria attracts UAE investors
As the Syrian government takes steps to open up its economy, UAE firms are looking to enter the country’s fledgling retail sector