All Production & Trade articles – Page 1649
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Fyffes makes Czech deal
Fresh produce multinational Fyffes has entered into an acquisition agreement for 70 per cent of Czech produce distributor Hortim International.
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Pear crop parity
The EU pear crop is forecast to increase by some 13 per cent on last season and be just 0.5 per cent down on the five-year average.
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Greenvale AP realises ambition
Major potato supplier Greenvale AP has undergone a management buyout just six years since its senior team bought the company out from Dalgety plc with the help of venture capitalists.
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Pseedco gets smart to save time
Pseedco launches seed to improve returns by up to 30 per cent.
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KG's excellent year
The spectre of an imposed wage increase did not detract from KG's proclamation of an excellent year, at Fruit Focus.
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Intercitrus elects new head
Incoming president of Spanish trade association Intercitrus José Gascó has said a resolution to the problem of the US ban on clementine imports from Spain is one of the most important issues of his mandate.
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Fruit exports buck trend
Sendings of fruit from Argentina have reversed the downward curve seen in other areas of the troubled South American nation's economy this year and are experiencing growth.
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Winter too mild
New Zealand scientists are already warning that this winter is not cold enough for kiwifruit.
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El Niño poised again
Weather phenomenon El Niño rears its ugly head again as Central America starts to feel preliminary effects.
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India takes off
After being in the red for seven years, floriculture units in India have begun to reach the take-off stage.
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Humber Quality recognised
Humber Quality Foods Ltd is delighted to be awarded a coveted quality control certificate.
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Haygrove smartens tunnel vision
Haygrove Tunnels has developed a Smart tunnel with many advantages over existing models.
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Soft fruit foot and mouth?
KG Fruit chairman Angus Davison told press at this week's Fruit Focus that the proposals of the Agricultural Wages Board to further increase salaries for temporary workers could, in financial terms, be the "foot and mouth of the soft fruit industry".
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Island flowers reach a high
Warmer weather has resulted in an increase in Guernsey flower exports.
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Weather hits Zespri fruit size
Sizes of New Zealand green kiwifruit are coming up on average half a size smaller than last year leading exporter Zespri International to revise crop estimates downwards from initial pre-season predictions.
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Golden days are numbered
An analysis published in the August issue of the World Apple Report concludes that levels of Golden Delicious production, particularly in Europe and the US are posing a threat to the long-term future of whole production regions.
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Greek grape suffers rain
Heavy rainfall in parts of Greece over the end of last week and the weekend is threatening to dampen hopes for the start of the grape season.