All Production & Trade articles – Page 1603
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ArticleUSDA report examines global trade patterns in produce
According to a new report by the US department of agriculture's economic research service, rising incomes, falling transportation costs, improved technology, and evolving international agreements have led to substantial growth in the volume and variety of fruits and vegetables traded globally.
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ArticleFPC welcomes TV campaign with concerns
The Fresh Produce Consortium is concerned that the DoH 5-a-day TV ad initiative needs further back-up action by government.
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ArticleBananas' last hurrah?
Banana Link is taking part in the Notting Hill Carnival but it could be for the last time if import regime changes jeopardise the Caribbean banana trade.
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ArticleCharley causes citrus damage
Damage inflicted on the grapefruit crop in Florida by Hurricane Charley is still being assessed, but early signs for many growers are not good.
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ArticleWaitrose outperforms market
Waitrose and Wight Salads have enjoyed a successful tomato campaign, despite a difficult 12-week spell for the industry.
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ArticleCherry gift at Sainsbury's
Northwest US cherries have launched this week in Sainsbury’s, with an attached promotion offering consumers the chance to win one of 10 Amazing Gift Experiences from Buyagift.
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Export stars to be recognised
UK fruit and vegetable exporters are in with a chance of having their hard work acknowledged with the launch of the Food from Britain Export Awards.
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EU funding for organic development
Organic fruit and vegetable farmers have been given an €18 million EU boost to develop improved methods and technology.
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ArticleOrganic herbs get Essex boost
Year-round organic potted herb production received a boost as a new 1.1 acre site at North Weald, Essex came into production this month.
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ArticleApple growers fuelled by Council
Apple growers in Herefordshire may soon have a market for the thousands of tonnes of apples that are left to rot each year in their orchards.
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ArticleRocha forecasts revised downwards
High temperatures and a lack of rain in the Oeste region of Portugal have forced Rocha pear exporters to re-evaluate production figures for the forthcoming season.
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EU trade agreements fail to expand trade
European Union trading agreements have not expanded trade in fruit and vegetables, according to a report from the US Economic Research Service.
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ArticleAvos to pick up after rocky spell
After a less than satisfying beginning to the South African avocado season, HL Halls director Nic Reay predicts a better end to the campaign.
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Ring rot investigation continues
An extensive investigation continues following the finding of potato ring rot in Sante potatoes on July 30 2004.
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Katopé forms partnership in Kwazulu Natal
Katopé Citrus, a South African subsidiary of Katopé International and a major exporter of citrus from South Africa to the northern hemisphere, has formed a citrus partnership in Kwazulu Natal, South Africa.
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ArticleSA rand suffers extended losses
The South African rand has suffered extensive losses after the country's central bank unexpectedly cut interest rates this morning.
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ArticleTomatoes hit a slump
The tomato job in the UK is struggling as a number of factors combine to depress the market and producers.
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ArticleNew hub for Waitrose
As part of a Waitrose supply partner project aimed at reducing costs through supplier collaboration, Produce World has opened Frupac...
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ArticleWorking Time Regulations - a spanner in the works
The Freight Transport Association has warned vehicle operators that the implementation of new Working Time Directive regulations next March could be a huge a spanner in the works for companies that aren't properly prepared.