All Production & Trade articles – Page 1716
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Importers have a ball
Some of the fruit industry's major names attended the 55th annual dinner and dance of the fruit importers division of the Fresh Produce Consortium, which took place at the Savoy Hotel on February 17.
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No carnival for Brazilian apple
The Brazilian apple crop is expected to slide in volume terms this season.
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Entrepreneur takes US inspiration
A Hereford grower has won a coveted award for revamping his business following a trip to the US in the 1990s.
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Zespri forecasts similar crop
New Zealand kiwifruit exporter Zespri has corrected 2001 crop forecast information published on freshinfo.com last week.
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Enza recommends some change
New Zealand top fruit exporter Enza has submitted its response to the NZ ministry of agriculture's November 2000 regulatory review discussion paper.
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Under 40's enjoy Portuguese break
The 2001 Under 40s Fruit Growers conference took place in Portugal last week with a record attendance.
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Interest rate relief
A cut in interest rates is bringing welcome relief to beleaguered UK growers.
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NZ kiwifruit faces lower volumes
After a high production season in 2000, kiwifruit volumes from New Zealand are expected to fall back in 2001.
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Berries in demand
A combination of cool weather and St Valentine's Day sales are taking their toll on strawberry availability.
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Enza due back in court
Although it has announced support for independent exports, Enza will be back in court this month to try and overturn the granting of some permits.
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Argentina's top fruit recovers
Estimates forecast a return to form for apple and pear crops from Argentina during 2001.
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South Africa makes deciduous fruit gains
Latest figures from the United States Department of Agriculture forecast an increased total deciduous fruit crop from South Africa in 2001.
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Argentbio makes UK contacts
Argentinean organic garlic and onion producer Argentbio was in London this week as part of a mission organised by the Argentinean embassy.
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Global Horticulture forges links with Great Wall
The two companies have undertaken a joint venture, the latest in a long list of international relationships that Global has developed.
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Single desk best option
A New Zealand academic has said that a single-desk marketing system is the NZ top fruit industry's best option.
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Chilean organic vegetables arrive in UK soon
The first organic courgettes, tomatoes and capiscum from Chile are due to arrive in the UK in mid-February shipped in by Law's Produce.
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Unlifted potatoes subject to levy
British potato growers, who are still reeling from a particularly cruel winter, received a further blow when it was announced that a levy must still be paid on unlifted crops.
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Farmers get political
UK farmers and growers at the National Farmers Union annual conference this week have challenged politicians to include agriculture as a key part of their agenda ahead of the general election.
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Spain sees crop reduced
Last season's high volume citrus season is taking its toll on trees in 2000-01 with less fruit being produced.
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Dole slips up on bananas
The tricky banana trade is being blamed for Q4 losses at the world's largest fruit and vegetable supplier.