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ArticleEU prepares to reduce banana tariff
The European Commission said on Wednesday it was prepared to compromise in its long-running banana trade dispute with Latin America, to further along World Trade Organisation (WTO) negotiations.
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ArticleExporters undeterred by Cape rains
South Africa’s citrus packing and loading schedules are unaffected by rains in the Cape region
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RSA produce under threat
South Africa’s position as bread-basket of the world could be put at risk if Parliament passes new land reform laws, agriculture leaders claim
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Organic growers angered by manure threat
The Organic Growers Alliance (OGA) has this week written to the Health and Safety Executive, the Food Standards Agency and the Pesticides Safety Directorate (PSD) calling for an immediate ban on the use of the hormone herbicide aminopyralid on UK farms.
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ArticleEnzafruit reaches carton landmark
A celebration has been held to mark the sale of Enzafruit Continent's 100 millionth carton
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Article"Worst" watermelon crop in years
Spanish watermelon growers in the southern region of Almeria have suffered their worst watermelon crop in 25 years, claims a top producer organisation
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NFU shares 100-year history
One hundred years of the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is about to come alive in the form of a new book.
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New appointment for RPA
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has announced the appointment of Tony Cooper as its new chief executive.
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ArticleEcuador forecasts mango expansion
Ecuador is looking to develop a stronger position on overseas export markets
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Growing room for Thai fruit quality
Thailand’s farmers have been advised to improve the quality of their tropical fruits if they want to sell in the US and Europe
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Thousands of produce jobs in danger, says Plimsoll
Up to 3,508 jobs could be lost in the UK fresh produce industry over the next 12 months, as the sector continues to consolidate.
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ArticleTomato producers count cost of salmonella scare
Sales are slowly recovering in the wake of the FDA’s decision to broaden its investigation but it will be some time before the market is back to normal
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ArticleMediterranean Union to bolster trade
New international body launched in Paris set to foster better relations and encourage greater cooperation between members
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ArticleBrazil seals Kent mango deal with Japan
Japan and Brazil have finally completed negotiations over the import of the latter’s Kent mangoes, Japanese officials have announced
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ArticlePeruvian asparagus set to make gains in US
Production continues to climb as exporters exploit strong demand for fresh asparagus amongst North American consumers
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ArticleKids turn out for Food Live
More than 600 primary aged children visited the Stockbridge Technology Centre for its Food Live event, to celebrate the Year of Food and Farming.
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ArticleSouth Africa shipments normal despite rain
There is some disruption to citrus harvesting in the Cape region of South Africa, although there is unlikely to be a disruption of shipments
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ArticleFlorida citrus begins to bounce back
Grapefruit volumes largely unchanged as orange crop rebounds from last season and industry recovers from recent difficulties
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ArticleNW cherry deal set to be under 8m cartons
With a further 4m cartons expected, packing in the US state of Washington is running at around 250,000 cartons per day
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ArticleNW cherries may slip below 8m cartons
US group Northwest Cherry Growers confirms it is hoping for a further 4m-5m cartons on top of the 3.2m cartons already shipped