All Production & Trade articles – Page 1443

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    Hail concerns are quashed by Zespri

    2009-05-13T12:15:08Z

    The New Zealand group said that recent hailstorms caused "no known damage" to kiwifruit crops

  • Justin King put the retailers' success down to its lower-priced goods
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    Sainsbury's posts profit hike

    2009-05-13T10:29:42Z

    Sainsbury’s recorded better-than-expected annual profits, with an 11.3 per cent rise in profits to £543 million.

  • The Monstercots were grown in California
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    'Monstrous' apricots arrive in UK

    2009-05-13T09:01:02Z

    A new large variety of apricot, the Monstercot, has arrived in the UK from the US in “excellent” condition under the slogan “They’re so good...It’s scary!”

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    Fyffes acquires pines farm

    2009-05-12T16:01:02Z

    Multi-national fruit supplier Fyffes has bought a pineapple plantation in Panama in a deal worth $8 million (£5.2m).

  • MTEX grapes
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    Israeli grape arrivals expected soon

    2009-05-12T10:52:13Z

    The first arrivals of Israeli grapes are expected shortly, says MTEX, commencing with the Early Sweet variety

  • Article

    Andalusian potato volumes dip

    2009-05-12T09:01:01Z

    The Andalusian early potato campaign has kicked off with reports of a good-quality harvest, despite reduced volumes.

  • Juan Bautista Juan Gimeno
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    Valencia reviews citrus output

    2009-05-12T08:01:01Z

    The Spanish citrus campaign has recovered slowly in spite of the fact that there was a lot of “uncertainty and uneasiness” in the first part of the season.

  • Kiwifruit Hayward green on tree
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    Hail hits NZ kiwifruit

    2009-05-12T06:26:41Z

    New Zealand kiwifruit growing regions have been hit by two unseasonal hailstorms

  • mangoes
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    Pakistan mango exports ‘may be hit’

    2009-05-11T15:21:41Z

    A major Pakistani fresh produce association has claimed “high” airfreight charges could affect mango exports to Europe

  • Fairtrade lands new director
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    Fairtrade lands new director

    2009-05-11T14:01:01Z

    The Fairtrade Foundation has appointed a new marketing director to its senior leadership team to help deliver an ambitious new strategy to double its reach and impact for producers in the developing world.

  • Florida revises crop downwards
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    Florida revises crop downwards

    2009-05-11T09:01:01Z

    The US department of agriculture (USDA) adjusted its citrus forecast last month in its latest update for the 2008-09 season.

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    Andalusian melons reach UK

    2009-05-09T11:01:02Z

    The first of 300,000 tonnes of melons and 470,000t of watermelons that are destined for the UK from Andalusia arrive in stores this week.

  • Article

    NFU offers free membership

    2009-05-08T16:01:01Z

    The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has launched a new category offering free membership to the Young Farmers’ Club (YFC) movement, for members aged between 16 and 21.

  • Article

    Tesco attempts construction cuts

    2009-05-08T15:01:01Z

    Tesco is facing a revolt from its construction suppliers after the UK’s largest retailer reportedly attempted to cut its prior agreed fees by up to 40 per cent.

  • Article

    Freshfel outlines 2009-10 goals

    2009-05-08T12:01:01Z

    Freshfel Europe has pledged to address stagnating consumption levels of fruit and vegetables, with the pan-European school fruit scheme and a solid communication strategy to build on the positive image of fresh produce.

  • Indian mangoes
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    Rain damages Indian mangoes

    2009-05-08T02:49:49Z

    Indian mangoes in Chittoor have been hit hard by unseasonal rains ahead of a Japanese visit

  • Article

    Expert advises on buy British trend

    2009-05-07T12:01:01Z

    UK agriculture should make the most of consumers’ enthusiasm to buy British, according to HSBC’s head of agriculture, Patrick Tomlinson.

  • Interfel
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    Interfel sees global strategy as key

    2009-05-07T10:53:13Z

    Interfel held its general assembly last week in Paris, where the notion of a global strategy was once again discussed

  • Freshfel Europe
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    Freshfel Europe outlines future agenda

    2009-05-07T10:44:15Z

    The group has set its goals for 2009 following its annual general meeting in Valencia at the end of April

  • Article

    Greenery links with BTGA

    2009-05-07T10:01:01Z

    The Greenery UK has joined the British Tomato Growers’ Association (BTGA).