All Production & Trade articles – Page 1534
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ArticleBanana tariffs affect Chiquita results
The banana import regime in Europe has been cited for a reduction in net profit at Chiquita Brands International in Q2, 2006.
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Defra agrees plant-health funding
IT funding has now been agreed for an electronic plant-health pre-notification system as part of the plant import regime, Defra announces.
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Mudge slams "dismissive" supermarkets
Supermarkets are being “dismissive” of the problems caused by recent heatwaves, according to Tim Mudge of the Processed Vegetable Growers’ Association.
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ArticleOrganic boxers prepare to enter the ring
The impending entrance of Sainsbury's and Tesco into the organic box scheme fold signals ther beginning of a new era for exisiting suppliers.
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ArticleVegetable yields suffer in heatwave
Hot dry conditions over the last two months are playing havoc with the yields of many vegetable crops across the UK, sector leaders have revealed.
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ArticleChina opens up to SA citrus
The Chinese market has opened up to South African citrus exporters.
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Low prices fail to boost demand
The 2005-06 season has closed leaving growers in the Spanish production region of Almeria licking their wounds as production rose and prices fell.
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ArticleSpain forecasts more lemons
Lemon volumes from Spain in the up-coming season are forecast to rise, despite increasing supplies year on year from other Mediterranean sources.
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Matilda uses PA to expand
Australian fresh produce company Matilda Fresh Foods is set to expand its export operation using Packaging Automation equipment.
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ArticlePears have 50 per cent more fibre
Pears have 50 per cent more fibre than previously indicated, according to new labeling values by the US Food and Drug Administration.
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ArticleZespri growers back year-round supply
NZ kiwifruit exporter Zespri revealed at its agm last week that its growers are strongly behind its year-round supply programme which involves growing fruit outside New Zealand.
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Redbridge opens new distribution centre
Redbridge Holdings is opening a 10,000 sq ft chilled distribution facility in Hayes, London, to accommodate its growing customer-base in the South East.
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ArticleChile appoints European rep from IP
The Chilean fresh fruit industry, through its trade body the Chilean Fresh Fruit Association, has appointed Lianne Jones as its new field manager for Europe.
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ArticleBCGA to showcase varietal advances
The British Carrot Growers’ Association (BCGA) will showcase 35 varieties at its annual open day in October.
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Syngenta gets sole grip of Anderline
Syngenta Bioline has launched spider mite predator sachet Anderline in a controlled release sachet (CRS), and is the only company to produce Amblyseius andersoni commercially, according to sales manager Andrew Stevenson.
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Muñoz focuses on consumption
Antonio Muñoz, incoming president of Spanish citrus-sector trade association Intercitrus, has said he will place more emphasis on increasing consumption than on limiting production to lift the fortunes of his industry.
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ArticleStrong sales for UK gras
This year’s UK asparagus season mostly hit the mark thanks to a comprehensive PR campaign, which helped boost sales throughout the domestic window.
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Stressed soft fruit better for health
‘Stressing’ soft-fruit crops through the growing period could help enhance their nutritional benefits and offer new opportunities for breeding, Dr Chris Atkinson told delegates at this year’s Meiosis Soft Fruit Conference & Fruit Walk, at East Malling in Kent.
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ArticleRaspberry offer outstrips demand
UK raspberries are in the midst of a tricky time as offer outweighs apparent consumer demand.
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Dutch jv to offer full package
Frumac - an alliance between Dutch grading equipment companies Van Wamel BV of Beneden-Leeuwen (PERFECT) and Burg’s Machinefabriek BV of Oostdijk-Krabbendijke (BMF) - has been launched to offer complete solutions in the grading and packing of fruit and vegetables.