All Production & Trade articles – Page 1407
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ArticleRussia, Iran seek out Philippine bananas
Philippine bananas are in great demand from Russia and Iran, where importers are largely unaffected by the global economic crisis
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ArticleSouth African pear season begins
The new South African pear season, shipped on the SAF Nokwanda, will be in the UK market by the end of January.
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ArticleRussia, Iran seek out Philippine bananas
Philippine bananas are in great demand from Russia and Iran, where importers are largely unaffected by the global economic crisis
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USDA makes COOL funding u-turn
The reversal of a decision to fund US country-of-origin-labeling initiatives with millions from the Specialty Crops Block Grant Program has been welcomed by industry leaders
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ArticlePeru plans avocado expansion
Access to the US market has prompted Peruvian avocado suppliers to boost their offer in line with anticipated demand
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Irish propose UK export support
The Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) and Irish Exporters Association (IEA) have proposed a sterling equalisation support scheme to safeguard exports in an unprecedented move.
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New-season tomatoes on sale in Belgium
Mechelse Veilingen has auctioned the first three cartons of the year for charity as the 2009 season gets underway
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Timbercorp releases average results
Timbercorp has released its 2007/08 annual report, outlining setbacks as well as growth
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ArticleFumigation-free Tasmanian cherries hit Japan
Tasmanian cherry grower Reid Fruits has begun exporting fumigation-free cherries to Japan
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Orange exports relieve Taiwan glut
Taiwan shipped Haili oranges to the Philippines for the first time last week in an effort to ease a domestic supply glut that is depressing prices
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ArticleMulticoloured grape punnets out of Africa
A new ‘variety pack’ punnet featuring green, black and red seedless grapes is set to his supermarket shelves this month following a novel idea from South Africa.
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ArticleUS apples enjoy moth-free season in Taiwan
Washington apple exporters have passed the critical period of market-ruining codling moth discoveries in shipments to Taiwan
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Food stamp overhaul under question
Proposed changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program may not encourage healthy eating in the US, according to a recent paper
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NFU draws in student support
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is playing the long game and offering the benefits of Union membership for free with the launch of its Student Membership scheme.
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ArticleFruit World unveils pomegranate facility
Dutch fruit supplier teams up with Indian logistics firm Naturefresh Logistics to launch brand new processing plant in Maharashtra
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ArticleGuatemala to boost mango deal
The Central American country is planning to increase mango exports to the US this year
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UK food writer calls for Israel boycott
Joanna Blythman has urged ethically-minded readers of the Guardian.co.uk website not to buy country's fruit and vegetables
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ArticleCalifornia faces citrus greening threat
Multi-million dollar industry faces potentially devastating threat from citrus greening after carrier insect was detected in the US state
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ArticleIsraeli growers pay price for Gaza assault
Israel’s military offensive in Gaza has started to hurt its own farmers, as international boycotting campaigns gain momentum
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ArticleAgrexco unaffected by Gaza crisis
The Israeli exporter has seen no effect on its business activities, despite the violence in Gaza and calls to boycott Israeli produce