All Production & Trade articles – Page 1560
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ArticleTurners & Growers profits drop
Falling apple exports are impacting heavily on the New Zealand producer Turners & Growers, who have announced a drop in half-year gross profits from £3 million to £2.3m.
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Chinese potato mission
Potato bosses undertook a trade mission to China in a bid to encourage international co-operation and knowledge sharing.
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ArticleQuality mark for NZ apples
New Zealand top-fruit growers are drawing up plans for a fight-back in the face of a woeful season.
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ArticleSoft fruit set for flush
UK strawberry production has seen a slight increase in the south of England, producers claim.
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Doncaster to host logistics event
Over 100 exhibitors will meet at the Doncaster Racecourse Exhibition and Conference Centre to show visitors how to improve their supply chain.
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ArticleBelgian top fruit beats forecasts
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
Defra has outlined in a new note how it is using science and technology to tackle climate change.
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ArticleEnglish plums in full swing
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
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
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.
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ArticleLe Crunch gets a face-lift
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
Belgium is set to become the second biggest producer of Conference pears in Europe.
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Deal optimism in Gate Gourmet row
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
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
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
An importer is hoping for success with the launch of a soft-skinned ready-to-eat coconut.
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ArticleUS apple crop drop
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.
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Last call for export stars
Food from Britain is making a a last call for entrants to this year’s Export Awards.
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ArticleNew Zealand needs more treaties
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.