All Production & Trade articles – Page 1417
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Chiquita posts strong second quarter results
Chiquita Brands International has reported net sales of $1 billion (£504 million) for the second quarter of 2008, up six per cent year on year.
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ArticleJapanese peaches fly to Taiwan
High-quality Japanese peaches are finding their way into the Taiwanese market
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NZ grower scoops lifetime award
New Zealand Bay of Plenty grower Hugh Moore has received the industry’s most prestigious prize, the Bledisloe Cup, for his lifetime of commitment to New Zealand horticulture.
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ArticleIndian exotics defy credit crunch
Indian fruits such as chikoo and Alphonso mangoes are enjoying growth in the UK market, despite the credit crunch.
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ArticleBrazilian melons face challenges
The Brazilian melon sector has faced a number of difficulties over the last few years, including adverse exchange rate movements, high taxation and high port costs.
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ArticleTutu backs citrus empowerment project
A citrus project in the Cape region of South Africa has received the backing of Nobel Peace Prize winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
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ArticleHonduran melon growers on track
Honduran melon exporters managed to supply their UK customers with requested programmes this season, in spite of difficulties with seafreight.
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FTA welcomes VOSA progress
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the announcement that the Vehicle Operator and Services Agency (VOSA) has new powers which allows it to issue roadside fixed penalty notices against foreign lorry operators for a range of offences such as breaking driving hours, weight or vehicle safety regulations.
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ArticleHail dents New York prospects
The New York apple industry is waiting anxiously to find out the full extent of hail damage across the state in the last two months.
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ArticleSpanish trade slams speed restrictions
The fresh produce industry has hit out at a government plan to reduce oil imports by cutting the speed limit by 20 per cent on Spanish roads
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ArticleBayer CropScience targets pear suckers
Top-fruit growers have reported reduced levels of pear suckers in their crops, following the introduction of new treatment, Envidor.
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ArticleWashington apples set for late start
Growers say the 2008 crop is excellent in terms of volumes and quality, but sizing is slightly down on last year
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ArticleMexico offers Nafta access to Uruguay
Uruguay could export to the US and Canada duty free if talks with Mexico are successful
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ArticleWashington apples set for late start
Growers say the 2008 crop is excellent in terms of volumes and quality, but sizing is slightly down on last year
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ArticleChiquita posts rise in Q2 net profit
Sale of Atlanta to Univeg expected to enable increased focus on supplying customers, says company
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FDA clears US peppers in Salmonella scare
Peppers produced in Mexico are still under suspicion according to the agency
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ArticleFlood hits Ukrainian crops
Ukrainian vegetables and root crops have been severely affected by the devastating floods that have hit the region
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ArticleWhere now for the WTO?
The collapse of the World Trade Organisation’s Doha round on Tuesday means more than another year of fruitless trade talks
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ArticleFirst English Discovery in store
The recent heatwave has helped Kent fruit growers win the race to get the first English apples into stores this year.