All Production & Trade articles – Page 1507
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ArticleChiquita makes losses in third quarter
Chiquita Brands has reported a loss of $96 million (£49m) in the third quarter of its financial year.
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More rain causes Brazil pain
A tight grape supply situation has become tougher as weather conditions in Brazil compound the situation.
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British countryside paying for government mismanagement
The countryside is paying the price for the government’s mistakes over the single payment scheme at a time when funding for the environment should be a political priority, said NFU president Peter Kendall.
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Trade stands firm on Stern report
The Fresh Produce Consortium has said it will oppose any additional tax burden on the fresh produce industry in the UK following the Treasury’s publication on Monday of Sir Nicholas Stern’s climate change report.
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Irish call for mushroom boycott
A member of the Irish parliament has called for a consumer boycott of major supermarket chains and their suppliers in a bid to end what he claims is the exploitation of mushroom pickers, most of them migrant workers.
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Don't change pesticide charging structure, says NFU
Changing the charging structure for pesticides could lead to the loss of a substantial number of minor horticulture crop sectors in the UK, the NFU warned today.
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Producers urged to have their say on levy spending
NFU president Peter Kendall is calling on all farmers and growers to have their say on how their levy money is spent, by taking part in telephone or online questionnaires.
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ArticleEuropean produce CMO set for reform
The European Parliament Inter-group for fruit and vegetables has announced plans to reform the sector’s Common Market Organisation (CMO).
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Israel suffers value drop
Israel is reporting a 9.3 per cent decline in value of its agricultural production for the first six months of 2006, to US$4.27 billion (£2.5bn), compared with US$4.71bn (£2.23bn) in the corresponding period last year.
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ArticleAvo brotherhood reunited
The Avocado Brotherhood - an ever-increasing assembly of suppliers, retailers and food writers united by their love of the fruit - held its second annual reunion at one of London’s top restaurants last week.
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ArticleZespri profits down
New Zealand kiwifruit giant Zespri has announced a 10 per cent decline in half-year profits, posting a consolidated, unaudited after-tax figure of $24.9 million (£8.7m) for the six months to September 30.
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Poland demands attention
The British Polish Chamber of Commerce is hoping to improve relations between Polish exporters and UK food processors, buyers and marketers with its first Agrifood forum.
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NZ science firm posts record revenue
New Zealand-based science company HortResearch has posted record revenue levels.
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ArticleFresh and cleared for action
eFreshportal.com, the internet facility which bought out HairyApe earlier this year, is introducing a new concept in produce trading with the launch of Get Clearing - a clearing house, where buyers can source produce from international suppliers with secure buying and logistics solutions.
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Cameo Club extends membership
Belgium, Italy and Switzerland have joined the Cameo Club and are planting commercial orchards.
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ArticleNew air-freight centre for North West
Pangaean Ltd is planning to open a Distribution Centre for air-freighted produce, fruit and flowers at Manchester Airport in February 2007.
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Fruit helps Borough celebrate 250 years
A mixture of pomp and ceremony, with the visit of the Lord Mayor of London, big crowds and the best of British fruit, gave Borough Market every reason to celebrate its 250th anniversary.
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CGMA: English apple potential in foodservice
The Covent Garden Market Authority (CGMA) aimed to remind UK growers that there is a “real demand” for quality English apples in the catering sector at its National Fruit Show stand.
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Home-grown Goldens on-shelf at JS
UK-grown Golden Delicious apples went on sale for the first time in almost 20 years at Sainsbury’s stores this week.
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ArticleSuppliers still in fear of talking
Fear and a lack of time and money are putting suppliers off from talking to the Competition Commission, despite repeated pleas from industry bodies, according to one fresh produce distributor.