All Production & Trade articles – Page 1679
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ArticleChiquita returns to form
Beleaguered multi-national Chiquita has found a return to form with its best first-quarter results in 10 years.
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ArticleStrong opposition to C-charge extension
Opposition has been quick to surface after Transport for London announced its proposed extension of the Congestion Charge boundaries in London.
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Demand up for citrus plants in Israel
Increasing demand for citrus in Europe and good levels of profitability for growers mean that there is a run on citrus seedlings to grow new plants in Israel.
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Retail sales slump
Poor consumer confidence is being blamed for a slowdown in retail sales during April, according to the British Retail Consortium.
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Sainsbury's local aims
Sainsbury’s is continuing its campaign to bring locally grown new potatoes into its stores in Cornwall.
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NZ crop forecasts fall
New Zealand top fruit bosses have revised crop forecasts down for the 2005 season.
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ArticleWealmoor's second year of success
Wealmoor is celebrating a second year of success, taking the BA World Cargo Importer of the Year title at this year’s Re:fresh awards.
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Stone fruit running late
The peach and nectarine seasons are running some two weeks behind schedule this year across Europe, according to figures from Europech.
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Uganda's organic pineapple offer
In partnership with BioUganda, organic specialist Pro Natura has added Queen Victoria organic pineapple from Uganda to its portfolio.
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Tesco on stream with new spuds
New season potatoes from Cornwall and Pembrokeshire arrived in Tesco stores this week as part of the market leader’s local branding initiative.
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Israel in stone fruit bonanza
Israel will focus export attention on a new destination for its peaches and nectarines this season.
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ArticleRe:fresh award winners revealed
Bristol Fruit Sales were celebrating last night after doing a double at the second annual Re:fresh Awards in London.
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Uganda's EU exports suffer
Uganda's horticultural export earnings from the European Union are on the wane, the Uganda Export Promotions Board (UEPB), has warned.
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Red tape is producers' main concern
The rural sector does not find much to choose from among the main political parties as the general election looms, but bureaucracy must be cut by whoever wins, says the NFU.
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Asda claims victory on Welsh potatoes
Asda is claiming victory in the race to get Pembrokshire new potatoes into Welsh stores this week.
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German asparagus production on the rise
With the UK asparagus season beginning to get underway, the supply of German produce is reported to be on the rise with prices looking healthy.
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ArticleNature's Way takes on Linkfresh
A fresh produce packer and distributor has taken the LinkFresh route with Anglia Business Solutions.
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ArticleArgentine exports rise
The exports of fresh fruit from Argentina in the first trimester of 2005 amounted to 410,085 tonnes.
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Kiwifruit under pressure
A late start to the season is already putting pressure on New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri.
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Cornish Earlies heading for plates
The first Cornish Early new potatoes have been dug to launch the 2005 new season and will be hitting the shops in the next few days.