All Production & Trade articles – Page 1405
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ArticleFruit flies detected in north Chile
The outbreak in Region XV does not appear to have affected the region’s agriculture sector
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ArticleBrammy award for Tesco
Tesco was last week awarded a 2008 Brammy award in recognition of its support for the Bramley apple industry in the last 12 months
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ArticleGrowers called to give labour evidence
Growers have been urged to fight labour shortages by providing empirical evidence for the effects the shortfalls have had on their businesses this season.
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ArticleQ2 net profit drop for Fresh Del Monte
Soaring costs have attributed to a fall in second quarter profit at the fresh produce group
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SMEs face crippling claims costs
SMEs are leaving themselves wide open to potential crippling losses and legal claims amounting to more than £3billion, by failing to have the right level of business insurance.
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ArticleBanana wars set for peace deal
European and Latin American negotiators are close to a deal that could see the end of long-running banana disputes, it has been reported.
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ArticleLiverpool Produce Terminal on track for October
Work is well underway on the £6 million fresh produce terminal at the Port of Liverpool, planned for completion in October.
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ArticleUruguay projects blueberry export hike
Shipments to the US could reach 1,500 tonnes this season, compared with just 120 tonnes in 2007
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ArticleMurcian watermelon deal suffers setback
This year’s Murcian watermelon crop is set to be 5 per cent lower than the 2007 campaign, due in part to water shortages
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ArticleCoastline branches into Kent
Foodservice provider Coastline is on course with its expansion plans, following the acquisition of fresh food wholesaler GJ Jones and Sons in Kent.
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ArticleLemon melon first at Tesco
A melon that tastes like a lemon has hit shelves at Tesco this week.
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ArticleCalifornia unveils grape chart toppers
The California Table Grape Commission has unveiled a new variety chart for the 2008 season.
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ArticleRecord production for Peruvian growers
The country’s agriculture sector has recorded solid growth for potatoes, asparagus and mangoes, among other products
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ArticleHurricane hurts Texan citrus
A full assessment has yet to be carried out but initial surveys suggest grapefruit trees have been hardest hit
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ArticleGranny Smith apple of California’s eye
California’s apple harvest is bouncing back this year after a disappointing 2007 season
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Potato heavyweights reap rewards
Three schools out of the thousands that took part in this season’s Grow Your Own Potatoes project have been rewarded for producing the heaviest crops of Vales Emerald and Rocket.
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Aid arrives for French fruit growers
Following the devastating impact of last spring's frost, French fruit growers are to receive state aid
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West Australian organic growth
The organic food industry in Western Australia is set for major growth over the next three years
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ArticleGrapes stress California credentials
Californian table grapes are cashing in on their state-of-origin credentials this season to remain one of the top produce brands sold across Asia
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Chiquita to relocate to Swiss Rolle
Chiquita is moving its European headquarters from Belgium to Switzerland.