All Production & Trade articles – Page 1590
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Spanish take a stand
Melon growers in Spain’s leading production area of Castilla-La Mancha are taking a stand against low prices.
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ArticleBerry blip hits UK
Strawberry availability from the UK has taken a dip this week as Elsanta has finished promptly and everbearers are running late.
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Cherry love promotion
Love is in the air at Sainsbury’s this month with the launch of a romantic competition to promote Northwest Cherries.
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ArticleAsda wins with Kentish berries
Asda and UK soft-fruit supplier AMS are reaping the benefits of Asda’s Local Choice campaign, particularly in Kent.
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Superfly discovered by scientists
Scientists have discovered a ‘superfly’ which is resistant to the pesticide DDT.
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Banana negotiations kick off
The European Union has begun conversations with nine Latin American banana-producing nations to thrash out a new proposal on its import regime by next month.
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ArticleApple marketing advice issued
The FPC has issued new advice on the EU decision to postpone its revision of apple marketing standards.
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Sainsbury's looks for victory with sweetcorn
Sainsbury’s is hoping to capture the public mood with the launch of a new super sweet variety of sweetcorn.
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Fuel cost the biggest issue for freight industry
A survey of lorry operators has revealed the need to reduce fuel duty is the top policy priority looked for by the road transport industry.
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Frost hits US apples
US apple growers are counting the cost after a severe frost earlier in the year killed off most of Iowa’s annual crop.
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Australian mangoes early
The Australian mango crop is preparing to harvest, with production in the Northern Territories one to two weeks early, importers report.
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New satellite a tool for precision farming
Israel is build a satellite that will be launched into space by France in 2008 as a tool for 'precision farming' - providing real-time reporting on crop conditions.
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NZ and Australian fruit row grows
First it was apples, but now New Zealand’s summerfruit industry is beginning to lose patience with Australia.
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ArticleLemon volume problems
Spain is looking at an increased lemon crop in the new season as Argentina struggles with its own oversupply issues.
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ArticleGrim outlook for New Zealand apple growers
New Zealand apple growers are facing an exceptionally grim season this year, with the majority of returns being below the cost of production.
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ArticleMango symposium gearing up
Sun City, South Africa will play host to the VIIIth International Mango Symposium on February 5-10, 2006.
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ArticleEU top-fruit production falls
EU apple production is set to fall this year, dragged down by a drop in production from the union’s new member states, according to latest figures from the Prognosfruit 2005 forum.
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ArticleOn-the-go packaging launched
Produce Packaging has launched a versatile marketing solution to help health-conscious consumers pick up fresh produce on-the-go.
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ArticleHail falls in Valencia
Hail fell last week in parts of the Spanish region of Valencia causing damage to orange and easy-peeler trees.
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English apricots in Sainsbury's
The first English apricot crop has arrived on Sainsbury’s shelves, thanks to warmer summers and improved growing systems.