All Production & Trade articles – Page 1543

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    Doncaster to host logistics event

    2005-08-28T18:01:00Z

    Over 100 exhibitors will meet at the Doncaster Racecourse Exhibition and Conference Centre to show visitors how to improve their supply chain.

  • Belgian top fruit beats forecasts
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    Belgian top fruit beats forecasts

    2005-08-28T13:01:02Z

    Belgian top-fruit growers are predicting a large, high-quality apple and pear crop for 2005, contrary to previous negative forecasts.

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    Defra details climate change research

    2005-08-28T10:01:01Z

    Defra has outlined in a new note how it is using science and technology to tackle climate change.

  • English plums in full swing
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    English plums in full swing

    2005-08-26T14:01:01Z

    The English plum season is now in full swing, with the Victoria harvest now under way, the Summerfruit Company reports.

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    Green Card success

    2005-08-25T18:01:01Z

    The new Green Card Scheme for recording and promoting employee skills within the food and drink sector has been positively received by the industry, said makers, Improve.

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    SA citrus exporters must be vigilant

    2005-08-25T11:01:00Z

    South African citrus producers are insisting their fruit is free of pests and disease after reports of a leaked memo suggested bosses were urging producers to avoid exporting through Spain because of stringent inspections.

  • Le Crunch gets a face-lift
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    Le Crunch gets a face-lift

    2005-08-25T08:01:01Z

    French apple producers have given their Le Crunch brand a makeover with the launch of a new logo.

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    Belgian pears up to second

    2005-08-24T12:01:01Z

    Belgium is set to become the second biggest producer of Conference pears in Europe.

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    Deal optimism in Gate Gourmet row

    2005-08-23T15:01:02Z

    British Airways bosses and union officials are optimistic of a successful resolution with in-flight caterer Gate Gourment.

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    Scientists warn of weed threat

    2005-08-23T13:01:01Z

    Scientists in America are warning that weeds resistant to a herbicide used on GM crops might pose a serious threat to farmers.

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    Brazil fights against US tariff

    2005-08-23T11:01:01Z

    The Brazilian Foreign Ministry has vowed it will challenge the US decision to impose tariffs on its $158m orange juice import business.

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    Soft coconut launch

    2005-08-22T16:01:00Z

    An importer is hoping for success with the launch of a soft-skinned ready-to-eat coconut.

  • US apple crop drop
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    US apple crop drop

    2005-08-22T11:00:59Z

    First estimates from the US indicate an apple crop some six per cent down on last year’s record volumes but still above recent averages.

  • Gold and green balance
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    Gold and green balance

    2005-08-22T09:01:01Z

    Zespri grower calls for better balance between gold and green fruit.

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    Last call for export stars

    2005-08-20T11:01:02Z

    Food from Britain is making a a last call for entrants to this year’s Export Awards.

  • New Zealand needs more treaties
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    New Zealand needs more treaties

    2005-08-20T09:01:01Z

    New Zealand needs to pursue trade agreements to ensure its exports are not disadvantaged in competition with other senders such as Chile, a new report has found.

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    BA World Cargo back up and running

    2005-08-19T15:01:01Z

    Fresh produce logistics expert British Airways World Cargo has resumed full operations across its global network following the recent industrial action.

  • Mitchell: study shows producer's have ignored wholesale potential
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    Apple growers ignore wholesale sector

    2005-08-19T10:01:02Z

    UK apple growers are under fire for ignoring the needs of the wholesale sector.

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    Peru shakes up easy-peel market

    2005-08-18T14:01:01Z

    Peruvian Minneola from Agrexco is back in the UK and due to continue until the end of next month.

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    Japan's farming reform

    2005-08-17T12:01:00Z

    Farms in Japan are set to undergo radical reform as private companies enter the agricultural sector for the first time.