All Production & Trade articles – Page 1709

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    Asparagus welcomes warm spell

    2003-03-26T00:00:00Z

    The dry spring is promising to be a blessing for the UK asparagus industry as it waits to start harvesting around the end of May.

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    Prognosfruit venue unveiled

    2003-03-26T00:00:00Z

    The organising committee for the European top-fruit crop forecast conference Prognosfruit, has revealed plans so far for this summer's event.

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    India unveils five-year expansion plan

    2003-03-25T00:00:00Z

    India's fresh produce industry puts the UK top of the list in its expansion plans.

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    Honduras grows less traditional

    2003-03-25T00:00:00Z

    Agricultural authorities in Honduras have published reports highlighting how one key product could help exporters of bananas diversify their offer.

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    Brazil acts against sudden death

    2003-03-24T00:00:00Z

    The world's largest orange grower has swung decisively into action to combat a mysterious disease which is threatening production.

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    Irradiated fruit back on the shelf

    2003-03-24T00:00:00Z

    Fresh exotic fruit treated with radiation could soon be on Australian supermarket shelves.

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    Zespri estimates crop increase

    2003-03-21T00:00:00Z

    New Zealand kiwifruit marketeer and exporter Zespri International estimates its green kiwifruit crop should be five per cent up in volume on last season.

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    Bransden excels

    2003-03-19T00:00:00Z

    Champion of environment-friendly farming and top quality produce, Charles Bransden has had his efforts recognised with an NFU Farming Excellence Award.

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    HumberVHB specialises

    2003-03-19T00:00:00Z

    The classic round tomato trade in the UK should be less pressured this season according to major grower HumberVHB which is dedicating its glass to the production of speciality varieties.

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    Stone-fruit disease fears

    2003-03-18T00:00:00Z

    Officials in New Zealand are investigating a possible case of the plum pox potyvirus which affects apricots, peaches, cherries and plums.

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    Chile in pictures

    2003-03-14T00:00:00Z

    Chile launches its cinema campaign in the UK and promises some retail theatre.

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    Florette eyes UK growth

    2003-03-14T00:00:00Z

    French salads giant has further expansion plans in the UK.

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    Geest results announced

    2003-03-13T00:00:00Z

    Geest has released its preliminary results for the year to December 28, 2002.

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    International standard for top fruit

    2003-03-13T00:00:00Z

    The World Apple & Pear Association wants to establish international organoleptic standards.

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    NFU announces new board

    2003-03-07T00:00:00Z

    A new horticultural industry champion backed by a board of eight will provide the formidable force needed to help UK horticulture grow, the National Farmers' Union has announced.

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    Southern Africa's citrus forum

    2003-03-06T00:00:00Z

    Citrus Southern Africa and the Fresh Produce Exporters Forum are set to launch the Citrus Marketing Forum (CMF) on March 7.

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    M&S awards organic accolade

    2003-03-05T00:00:00Z

    Technical manager Andrew Sharp presents prize to organic grower of the year.

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    Another new name in produce

    2003-03-05T00:00:00Z

    New combination becomes one of the biggest single entities in the produce industry.

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    The young and the beautiful

    2003-03-05T00:00:00Z

    Matthew Naylor is presented with Young Grower of the Year award.

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    Budd flowers in Kent

    2003-03-05T00:00:00Z

    Top-fruit grower of the year is David Budd, of Hawkhurst, Kent