All Production & Trade articles – Page 1685
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SAAGA makes quality progress
The South African Avocado Growers Association has said new season fruit arriving in the UK from this week is "some of the best quality fruit our growers have ever exported to Britain".
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Lifeline for Majorca
Potato growers on the Spanish island of Majorca stand to benefit from subsidised lines of credit extended by the regional agriculture executive.
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Ecuadorians seek support
Union activists from Ecuador are drumming up international support for their human rights cause as government officials continue to suspect political foul play.
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Citrus growers demand inspections
Valencia-based citrus growers' association Ava-Asaja is calling on customs authorities in Spain to tighten up inspections and other means of plant health controls on citrus imports from the southern hemisphere.
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Argentina: top fruit exports on a high
The Argentinean peso's devaluation this year is boosting sendings of apples and pears, a US report finds.
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New Zealand changes tack
NZ kiwifruit exporter Zespri International and its reefer charter supplier Seatrade are using Portsmouth as their UK port for direct shipments this season.
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Hail hits Lerida fruit
Storms sweep north-eastern Spain causing hail damage to stone and top fruit crops in the Lerida region.
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Weather strikes US apples
Trade association USApple finds that adverse weather conditions in the spring are reducing apple production from its full potential in the major US growing regions.
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Rainfall sweeps central Chile
Recent rainfall in Chile has hit vegetable production, but most fruit growers have seen their crops unscathed.
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Argentinean peso policy bites
Argentinean lemon producers are not feeling the benefits of the devaluation of the peso despite the fact that lemon exports have risen this season.
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NFU joins Fields critics
The National Farmers Union president Ben Gill adds his voice to those of other critics condemning the BBC1 drama on GM crops, Fields of Gold, screened at the weekend.
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Honduras banana strike settled
Striking workers at a farm supplying Chiquita in Honduras end a week-long strike called on health and safety issues as Chiquita denies any malpractice.
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Greenery wins IT accolade
The Dutch fresh produce supplier'sR&D technical adviser Rene Santegoets has been awarded an international information technology prize for developing the group's remote supply registering system.
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Fairtrade's finest meet for first time
Top Fairtrade growers from across the world rendevous in London to discuss strategy for the future.
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Del Monte samples Jubilee vibe
Del Monte Fresh Produce celebrated the Queen's Golden Jubilee by handing out samples to the huge crowds of revellers in central London this week.
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Picota stalks the shelves
Spain's stalk-less Picota cherries are expected in store this week as the season arrives with a similar timing to last year. Sales will again be backed by a major promotion administered in the UK by Foods From Spain.
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Plastics lobby pipes up
The Packaging & Industrial Films Association has spoken out against any possible moves to tax plastic carrier bags.
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Fyffes: smooth operations
Banana multi-national Fyffes is capitalising on the UK's growing penchant for smoothies with competitions, editorials and recipes in the women's press.
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EFSIS rolls out to Scandinavia
Inspection and certification specialist EFSIS rolls out to Scandinavia, as part of global expansion.