All Production & Trade articles – Page 1413
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ArticleTorode issues rallying cry to British farmers
Masterchef presenter John Torode has urged farmers to reconnect with the public and be loud and proud when it comes to promoting their produce.
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ArticleKiwifruit sales up for Zespri
New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri’s sales are up 10 per cent on last year despite the economic downturn
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Funding for South Australian irrigators
A South Australian government plan to fund irrigators in the state will give good returns, say growers
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Agrogate offers ecological surveys
Agrogate, the farm business consultancy division of Agrovista UK, has appointed a licensed ecological surveyor to assist growers.
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ArticleDentressangle reports huge sales growth
Economic situation will dampen fourth quarter performance at Norbert Dentressangle after steady growth in revenue at end-September 2008.
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ArticleFood security high on government agenda
Professor John Beddington, chief scientific adviser to the government, has assured the UK’s farming industry that the government is getting to grips with the food security issue.
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ArticleNew health properties found in grape
A US study has found that eating grapes may help lower blood pressure and protect against heart disease.
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ArticleFreshfel condemns Russian safety plan
The fresh produce association has slammed the country's move to introduce certificates for importing certain fruits and vegetables
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ArticleEFFP launches inflation forecast
Food inflation has peaked and is set to fall from over 12 per cent to around three per cent by mid-2009, according to a new retail food price forecast from English Farming & Food Partnerships (EFFP).
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ArticleWorkers acquire share in RSA producer
Major Black Economic Empowerment deal sees three worker trusts take majority shareholding in apple and pear marketer Vintage Cape
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ArticleChiquita reports net sales growth
Chiquita Brands International today released financial and operating results for the third quarter of the year, registering net sales growth.
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Spanish government may calm Murcia waters
The Spanish environment ministry has mooted the possible construction of an East-West water transfer system for the country's second largest fresh produce production area, Murcia.
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ArticleMPs voice pesticide law worries
Serious concerns have been voiced by MPs and Lords about the lack of science at the foundation of EU proposals to restrict pesticide availability.
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ArticleChiquita makes gains with Q3 results
Falling costs and good banana sales have buoyed Chiquita’s third quarter results
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ArticleCo-op ready to tough it out with big four
The Co-op is poised to do battle with the big four after getting the green light from competition authorities for its takeover of Somerfield.
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ArticleConny pepper heads for UK
Agrexco is now sending its first volumes of tri-colour pepper Conny to the UK market.
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ArticleEcuador banana sales fall by 13.5 per cent
Banana exporters’ body calls for a reduced, fixed banana price in order to safeguard business after export sales show a marked decrease
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Dive for Spanish fruit sendings
Spanish fruit exports dropped by 3.3 million tonnes, or 13 per cent, between January and August this year compared to the year-earlier period, according to new figures from grower-exporter association Fepex.
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ArticleDon Limón limes eye Stateside expansion
European distribution group Pilz Schindler is looking to launch its increasingly popular lime brand on the US market