All Production & Trade articles – Page 1509
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ArticleEthical trading: could do better
A report into the impact of voluntary ethical codes commissioned by the Ethical Trading Initiative shows that ETI members have achieved improvements to worker conditions but buyer pressure is forcing supply companies to cut corners.
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Price is key to French lettuce performance
The question of whether French lettuce producers can reverse the decline in their exports to the UK and increase their presence in the processing sector comes down to price, according to Nick Smith, foodservice account manager at Planet Produce Ltd.
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ArticleMurcia production reduction
Planting of winter vegetable and salad lines in parts of Murcia is reduced to a fraction due to water shortages.
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Flying start for Tesco's English apples
Tesco’s English apple sales so far this season have been 50 per cent higher than last year, said buyer Martin de la Fuente, during a visit to the orchards of grower Adrian Scripps last week.
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SAWs in salvage talks
Major operators of the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme and the National Farmers Union met with Home Office officials this week to try and ensure the future of the scheme.
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ArticleBrassica prices must rise
Brassica growers in the UK need a price increase urgently to stop the industry disappearing.
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ArticleAsda shamed over English apple commitment
A public debate between English Apples & Pears and Asda over the promotion of English apples at the UK’s number two multiple retailer continued at the National Fruit Show, in Kent, on Wednesday. *Includes update from Canterbury store
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ArticleFlorida grapefruit on the rebound
Florida grapefruit production is forecast to rise by 35 per cent this season on last as the sector begins its recovery from two hurricane-struck years, and welcomes the return of top-quality fruit.
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Defra £5m pledge welcomed by farmers
The NFU has welcomed the announcement of Defra’s £5 million project to help farmers protect the water environment.
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ArticleNew era in life of Bryan
Agrexco has finally said an official farewell to produce veteran Terry Bryan.
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ArticleSouthampton awaits Canary Island salads
First arrivals of Canary Islands tomatoes are expected into ABP Southampton on October 23.
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ArticleMcDonald's claims biggest stake in US apples
McDonald’s has claimed it is the biggest distributor of apples in the US thanks to its Apple Dippers and Fruit & Walnut salad, which includes apples and grapes.
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Noboa in line to be Ecuadorian president
Alvaro Noboa, Ecuador’s richest man and the owner and driving force behind its largest banana plantation has thrown an unexpected spanner into the country’s presidential race.
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ArticlePersimmon sales to soar
Persimmon is expected to prove popular with UK consumers this season as sales of unusual fresh fruits have soared, according to Foods from Spain.
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ArticleHigh temps bring Guernsey freesias down
This summer’s scorching temperatures have hit Guernsey’s freesia trade hard, reducing normal flower yields by up to 50 per cent.
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ArticleChilean producers in a squeeze
Costs for Chilean fresh fruit producers are out-stripping returns, the new leader of Chile’s producers’ association Fedefruta Rodrigo Echeverría has asserted.
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Fresh leads drive for local
The market for locally produced food is led by fresh produce and is expanding significantly as the consumer profile changes.
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FTA warns politicians of backlash to road-pricing scheme
The Freight Transport Association has warned politicians of three potential reactions from road users if the government proceeds with its plans to introduce road pricing across the country.
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ArticleHDC in generic campaign launch
The Horticultural Development Council launched its campaign to promote fresh produce consumption with a media event to educate and enthuse journalists about autumnal produce.
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ArticleSAWS scheme under threat
Growers could face a devastating shortage of labour as the government apparently plans to change the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme.