All Production & Trade articles – Page 1715
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ArticleHail hits Valencia
Hailstorms late in the evening of July 30 have caused damage to crops in the eastern Spanish region of Valencia.
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ArticleNZ growers vote to unify
Growers in New Zealand have voted in principle to merge their industry organisations.
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ArticlePromotion success for Spanish Picota
Foods from Spain has pronounced itself delighted with the success of the 2003 campaign for Spanish Picota cherries.
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ArticleTesco push for SA avocados
South African avocados are the focus of a major consumer promotion at Tesco.
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CBI figures reveal good July retail performance
Retail figures released for July showing a pleasing increase in performance
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Online exhibition launched
Exhibitors will be able reach wider audiencies for longer with a virtual stand from Foodex Meatex
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Almeria growers issue new label
Fruit and vegetable growers in Almeria are joining together under a new food safety and quality label.
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ArticleHDC agrees tree-fruit projects
Eight new projects will address high-priority issues for tree fruit growers says the HDC
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NFU welcomes Defra consultation
Defra's decision to implement changes to the Common Agricultural Policy has been applauded by the National Farmers Union.
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ArticleBelgians celebrate tomato success
Belgian auction Mechlin records soaring popularity of on-the-vine tomatoes.
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ArticleUnsettled weather triggers blight
The BPC has confirmed 30 cases of potato blight across the country.
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ArticleChile's grape hope
Juan Carolus Brown of the Brown Group has told freshinfo that Chile could have its own grape variety within the next five years.
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Granny going free
Sainsbury's has launched a “buy one get second half- price” promotion with Cape Granny Smith apples.
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ArticleLabour issues politicised
The issue of illegal gangmaster labour rackets is moving up the political agenda, Fresh Produce Consortium chief executive Doug Henderson said this week.
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ArticleBanana NGOs re-active
Non-governmental organisations in the banana sector are becoming more active again after a prolonged period of apparent inactivity as banana price deflation has hit 30 per cent over the past 12 months.
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ArticleIsraeli citrus surge
This summer has seen an unprecedented surge of new citrus plantings in Israel as part of a programme begun two seasons ago.
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Everyone loves British plums
The National Farmers' Union has unveiled plans for a new promotional campaign. Everyone Loves Great British Plums will be launched on August 18 to mark the arrival of British plums.
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Fruit Focus adds flavour
Fruit Focus returns to HRI East Malling in Kent on July 30, after coming of age there last year.
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Reynolds predicts UK apple shake-up
Orchard trials at two undisclosed sites in east and west Kent could ultimately lead to a change in the varieties which dominate the UK apple industry, predicts Dr Drew Reynolds, technical director of Worldwide Fruit.