All Production & Trade articles – Page 1645

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    Ireland in step with Eurep

    2002-09-25T00:00:00Z

    Ireland's horticultural quality assurance scheme is being aligned with Eurep Gap standards.

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    Higgins launches new brand

    2002-09-25T00:00:00Z

    HGi, the seed potato division of the Higgins Group is launching a premium quality seed-potato brand, Higgins Hi-Q, for the new season.

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    Berry season slows

    2002-09-25T00:00:00Z

    UK summer fruits are winding down as expected giving way to imports and autumn lines.

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    Brazilians develop canker weapon

    2002-09-23T00:00:00Z

    The University of Sao Paolo and research body Fundecitrus are finalising research on the use of a laser to detect citrus canker.

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    Dole ceo bids for company

    2002-09-23T00:00:00Z

    David Murdock, ceo and chairman of Dole Food Company tabled a bid on September 22 for all the firm's remaining shares not already owned by him or his family.

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    NZ kiwi faces single-desk future

    2002-09-19T00:00:00Z

    Press reports in New Zealand this week quote a leading kiwifruit grower who believes deregulation is unlikely.

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    Copa-Cogeca prepares for enlargement

    2002-09-19T00:00:00Z

    EU-wide producers' associations and co-operatives representative body Copa-Cogeca has announced that it has signed an agreement with growers' leaders from the candidate countries for EU enlargement.

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    Cold snap welcome in RSA

    2002-09-19T00:00:00Z

    Capespan's deciduous fruit producers look set to reap the rewards of a cold spell in South Africa for the second year in a row.

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    Chile up in Europe

    2002-09-19T00:00:00Z

    Chile closed the 2001-02 export season last month with dramatically increased sendings to Europe across all major lines.

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    Stone-fruit recovery

    2002-09-18T00:00:00Z

    The South African stone-fruit industry is looking to stabilise business after a number of difficult years that have seen large numbers of plum trees replaced by wine grapes.

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    Tomato sector tackles tough issues

    2002-09-18T00:00:00Z

    This year's Tomato Conference organised by the Tomato Growers' Association on October 10 will tackle issues affecting the industry such as disease control, energy saving and improving fruit quality.

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    US apple grower aid approved

    2002-09-16T00:00:00Z

    The US Senate last week approved an amendment to a bill that should deliver $5.9bn in aid to farmers, including apple growers.

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    Italians call for tough measures

    2002-09-13T00:00:00Z

    Italian producers' confederation Confagricoltura is calling for extraordinary measures to help growers and other affected sectors of agriculture recover from the devastating weather effects of this summer.

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    Kent on show at Olympia

    2002-09-12T00:00:00Z

    The produced In Kent logo and ideals were on show at this week's Speciality & Fine Food Fair, at London's Olympia.

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    UK bound avos survive heat

    2002-09-12T00:00:00Z

    Two heat-waves in Israel during June and July, when temperatures soared to 40°C, have reduced the country's avocado crop.

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    Brazilian melons arrive with healthy outlook

    2002-09-12T00:00:00Z

    The first two vessels of the Brazilan melon season docked in Dover this week and the market appears far beeter prepared for the fruit than last year.

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    Apple reprieve likely

    2002-09-12T00:00:00Z

    There are strong indications that US apples could escape the 100 per cent EU tariff threatened as part of retaliatory action against US steel import policy.

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    Apple reprieve likely

    2002-09-12T00:00:00Z

    There are strong indications that US apples could escape the 100 per cent EU tariff threatened as part of retaliatory action against US steel import policy.

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    Zespri deregulation tip-off

    2002-09-11T00:00:00Z

    New Zealand press reports quote top-fruit industry veteran Joe Pope tipping kiwifruit monopoly Zespri for deregulation within a few seasons.

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    CFFA defends members

    2002-09-11T00:00:00Z

    Chilean Fresh Fruit Association president Ronald Bown has defended transparency in exporters' dealings with producers.