All Production & Trade articles – Page 1597
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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.
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Hurricane whips up fuel storm
While the US agriculture sector is still assessing the damage from hurricane Katrina, the global supply chain is beginning to feel the storm’s bite in the form of rising fuel prices.