All Production & Trade articles – Page 1668

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    Canine boost to canker battle

    2003-02-05T00:00:00Z

    Dogs may soon be able to sniff out citrus canker and alert inspectors to the disease at an early stage.

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    US welcomes WAPA progress

    2003-02-04T00:00:00Z

    The World Apple & Pear Association (WAPA) moved closer to the establishment of a world quality mark for apples and pears at its most recent meeting at Fruit Logistica last month as its efforts earned support in the US pear sector.

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    Kentish strawberries tackle Korea

    2003-02-04T00:00:00Z

    Hargreaves takes East Malling varieties to unexplored markets.

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    Glen Avon on cue

    2003-02-04T00:00:00Z

    First UK cues hit market, courtesy of Glen Avon Growers.

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    Sun World receives new funding

    2003-02-03T00:00:00Z

    After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Thursday, Sun World received approval for new funding on Friday.

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    First toms on Isle of Wight

    2003-02-03T00:00:00Z

    The first Isle of Wight cherry tomatoes of 2003 have been packed at Arreton.

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    Rains batter blueberries

    2003-02-03T00:00:00Z

    Heavy rainfall in Chile last week has affected blueberry production in the south of the country.

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    freshinfo update: The Summerfruit Company

    2003-01-31T00:00:00Z

    Redbridge AFI and Worldwide Fruit comment on launch of The Summerfruit Company.

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    Fungi boost pepper yields

    2003-01-31T00:00:00Z

    A study by US department of agriculture researchers has found that fungi living on plant roots can increase capsicum yields.

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    SunWorld files for bankruptcy

    2003-01-31T00:00:00Z

    California-based new-variety breeder and licensor Sun World International has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

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    Growers told to fight back

    2003-01-31T00:00:00Z

    UK growers warned that status quo is not good enough, something that many music fans have known for years.

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    Carrot-eaters want choices

    2003-01-30T00:00:00Z

    Consumer research on carrots carried out by Isleham Fresh Produce (IFP) has shown consumers want more choice.

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    Six and out

    2003-01-29T00:00:00Z

    Top-fruit and blackcurrant supplier Four Wents Farm has ceased farming after six generations followed each other into the family business in High Weald, Kent.

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    Southern hemisphere grape squeeze

    2003-01-29T00:00:00Z

    The South African grape season is likely to finish slightly earlier than usual in February rather than March due to a reduced Orange River crop.

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    Guernsey's rose demise

    2003-01-29T00:00:00Z

    More glasshouse production acreage is being sold for other uses.

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    Butternut squash makes UK debut

    2003-01-29T00:00:00Z

    Turkish butternut squash is making its debut on the UK market and enjoying considerable success.

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    New Berry Alliance

    2003-01-29T00:00:00Z

    Rationalisation in the European berry sector brings two supply giants on opposite sides of the Atlantic together.

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    Florida freeze boost

    2003-01-28T00:00:00Z

    Freezing weather conditions in Florida at the end of last week have left grapefruit unscathed and may actually have proved a boon to producers.

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    Picota in the spotlight

    2003-01-27T00:00:00Z

    The denomination of origin (DO) Cereza del Jerte, which represents cherries from Spain's Jerte valley, has reported substantial interest from its stand at the Fruit Logistica exhibition in Berlin this month.

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    Spanish warning on green fruit

    2003-01-27T00:00:00Z

    Valencia producers' association Ava-Asaja has condemned early harvesting of immature Ortanique fruit.