All Production & Trade articles – Page 1440
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S&A responds to double suicide on site
S&A Produce today released a statement on the recent tragedy at its Herefordshire site, where two strawberry pickers were found to have committed suicide on the same day.
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ArticleGLA roots out two rogue gangmasters
Gangmaster Gurkha’s UK Ltd, based in Sevenoaks, Kent, has had its licence revoked by the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) following failure to pay tax and national insurance, and to provide workers with their full pay entitlement.
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ArticleCaricom threatens walk-out over bananas
Caribbean countries say they will abandon any deal made during WTO trade talks if the current EU banana regime is scrapped
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ArticleDole completes major asset sales
The US fresh produce company has announced the sale of California orchards and cultivated land in Hawaii as part of a debt reduction programme
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ArticleUGPBAN nears Fruidor acquisition
The union of banana producer groups of Martinique and Guadeloupe (UGPBAN) appears favourite to snap up Fruidor
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EC sets Total Produce Haluco deadline
Total Produce's proposed acquisition of Haluco, which was announced in May, is to be investigated by the European Commision
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ArticleSouth Africa turns to Asia for strong returns
Increased competition and falling prices is forcing citrus exporters to look towards Asian markets
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Canary Islands growers toast campaign gains
Canary Islands’ banana producers say they have successfully concluded the first phase of their ‘European Taste’ campaign
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Bad year for French producers
French fruit and vegetable producers experienced big decreases in revenue in 2006/07, according to the latest figures
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US closes border to Mexican citrus imports
The Mexican authorities have increased surveillance for pest and disease in citrus farms in Tamaulipas to try and resolve the situation as quickly as possible
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ArticleChile-Uruguay ink bilateral agreements
By the end of the year the nations will operate a complete free trade system for items such as fruit, wine and meat
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ArticleEcuador explores Iran trade link
Ecuador has expressed an interest in opening up the Iranian market to products including bananas
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ArticleCuba seeks citrus revival
The Caribbean nation aims to boost production to 1m tonnes over the course of the next five years
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ArticleChina gives green light to Peru citrus
The opening up of the Chinese market to five Peruvian citrus fruits follows similar agreements for table grapes and mangoes
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ArticleBig names to tackle issues at Fruit Focus
Soft-fruit leaders will meet to discuss the challenges affecting the industry at this year’s Fruit Focus.
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FPC reveals consumption data
As the European Commission revealed its proposal on Tuesday to fund school fruit and vegetable schemes around the EU, the Fresh Produce Consortium is calling on the government to take advantage of any funding on offer.
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Carbon footprint study for RSA exports
New research is being undertaken into the environmental impact of fruit and wine exports from South Africa
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New farm energy event set for November
In the first of its kind, a new exhibition called the Farm Energy Event will be held at the Newark Showground, Nottingham, on November 25, this year.
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Florette expands in Italy and Spain
French group Florette has developed production in Italy and Spain in order to meet increased demand for pre-packaged produce
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ArticleFarmers want biofuel commitment
Sustainably produced biofuels can play a key role in addressing the challenge of climate change and energy security and the government should restate its commitment to their use rather than creating uncertainty by changing targets, the NFU said yesterday.