All Production & Trade articles – Page 1558
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ArticleFresh lines for 3663
A leading foodservice operator has added more than 300 fresh produce lines to its range as part of a campaign to encourage healthier eating.
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New banana proposal slammed
The latest proposal from the European Commission for a €187 a tonne tariff on bananas from next year has been roundly criticized.
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ArticleShallots are the new onions
French chefs are tipping shallots as the “new onions”, following a survey by the British shallot industry’s marketing body, UKShallot.com.
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ArticleEurepGAP conference to set standards
The sixth global conference aimed at setting standards in safe and sustainable agriculture will take place in Paris next month.
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ArticleGangmaster action must not be watered down
Unions warn: pressure to water down gangmaster checks throws a lifeline to criminals.
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Israeli firm wins Gaza greenhouse tender
Israeli firm AA Polytiv has won a Palestinian Authority (PA) tender to supply covers for new greenhouses the PA plans to build in the Gaza Strip.
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Canada accuses US of apple dumping
Canadian apple growers are accusing their US counterparts of dumping and are now considering making a complaint to trade officials.
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ArticleEU banana price rise
European banana prices were up by 16 per cent over the summer, according to figures from Chiquita.
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Hail hits Italian production
Bad weather and hail is reported to have hammered Italian crops in the north of the country, with early reports suggesting more than €20 million worth of damage has been caused.
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Rabobank's sustainable achievement
Agri-banker Rabobank has held on to its title as Europe’s most sustainable bank and continues to be the second most sustainable bank worldwide.
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ArticleNew banana proposal from EU
The European Commission has presented a revised proposal of € 187 a tonne for most favoured nation (MFN) suppliers of bananas.
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Spanish pomegranate on its way
The Spanish pomegranate season is just beginning, with growers in the Alicante area expected to harvest until the end of October.
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White grape in recovery
The white grape market is finally showing signs of recovery after an extremely tough summer.
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ArticleDiscovery performance disappoints
This year's excellent Discovery crop has disappointed some English growers as sales levels have fallen below potential.
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Spanish drought fears
Drought conditions in Spain are reducing crop yields and leading water authorities to draw up emergency strategies.
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Israeli avocados short
The Israeli avocado season is due to start on schedule towards the end of this month or into early October, according to major exporter Agrexco.
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ArticleApple overhang threat
An overhang of southern hemisphere fruit is threatening to disrupt the start of the northern hemisphere apple season in Europe.
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Irish farm incomes rise
Irish farm incomes are reported to be on the rise, up by 5.4 per cent on 2004, according to the latest data.
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ArticleProfits and sales surge for Fyffes
Major fruit and vegetable distributor Fyffes has announced a 17.5 per cent increase in profits for the first half of this year.