All Production & Trade articles – Page 1468
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ArticleBrian Keenan of G Ferrigno dies
G Ferrigno Ltd has announced the sad loss of their friend and colleague Brian Keenan who died suddenly, on August 1.
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Fay spares Dom Rep and Florida
Banana growers in the Dominican Republic and citrus producers in Florida have so far escaped unscathed from Tropical Storm Fay, which has been buffeting the regfion for the last few days.
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ArticleChiquita Brands called for questioning
Managers from Chiquita and its Colombian partners are to appear before a Colombian prosecution over deals made with a local paramilitary group
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Orange overload in France
Thanks to unseasonably large quantities of South African and Argentine oranges, the French market has hit saturation point
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ArticleNorthwest pear campaign gets underway
Early estimates show volumes are slightly down on last year, but production of winter pear varieties has risen significantly
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M&J: handle redundancies with care
Law firm Mace & Jones warns agriculture bosses to take care when planning redundancies.
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ArticleMexico to invest in produce safety
Following the discovery of Salmonella on a range of farms across Mexico, the government is investing in a series of phytosanitary measures
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New York growers eligible for aid
17 counties in the New York have been declared disaster areas following June hailstorms
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ArticleSA topfruit growers enjoy strong 2008
Bumper apple and pear crops and lower export volumes from Southern Hemisphere competitors has meant a profitable season for South African producers
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ArticleNew apple varieties planted in South Tyrol
As preparations continue for Interpoma 2008, Italian producers say they are expanding their production of trademarked varieties
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ArticleWeather dents Costa Rican banana trade
Banana exports are expected to fall short of the mark in 2008, following an 11.6 per cent drop in first-half volumes
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ArticleDutch exports up in first half of year
Increase in vegetable sales to the UK contributes to solid growth for Holland's fresh produce exports during January-June
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ArticleUS anticipates Uruguay apple rush
Uruguay is eyeing opportunities for bi-coloured apples in the US following the opening up of the market last year
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ArticleIndian mangoes get green light in Aus
The Australian government has recommended Indian mangoes be granted access to Australia after completing a lengthy import risk analysis
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ArticleBA launches Chinese grape IRA
Australia’s produce sector could be mulling the prospect of Chinese grape imports arriving into the country before 2010
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ArticleSatara posts 30 per cent net profit rise
The New Zealand-based kiwifruit and avocado cooperative has published improved results for the first half of 2008
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ArticleMurcian melon sector’s seasonal success
Melon and watermelon growers in the Spanish region of Murcia have enjoyed an “extraordinary” season thanks to rising produce prices
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ArticleFenland food in Tesco shop window
Shoppers to find out why Fen farming matters, at Tesco backed event in Peterborough.
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ArticleLower freight rates, says BFVAEA
Bangladesh’s produce export association is lobbying its government to reduce freight rates to boost export revenue from vegetable shipments
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ArticleUAE poised to receive Brazilian limes
Brazil is planning to open up the Middle Eastern market to Tahiti limes via a grower outreach programme