All Production & Trade articles – Page 1717

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    Spanish iceberg warning

    2002-11-27T00:00:00Z

    High temperatures in south-eastern Spain over the last few weeks have led to overproduction of iceberg lettuce as staggered plantings are starting to come on stream all at once raising fears of a shortage in coming weeks.

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    Lettuce growers condemn supermarkets

    2002-11-25T00:00:00Z

    Spanish lettuce growers are grouping together to denounce Europe-wide supermarket pricing policies as many producers face returns well below the cost of production in a season aggravated by weather-induced overproduction.

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    Andalusian citrus value soars

    2002-11-24T00:00:00Z

    According to information just released by the agriculture office of the Andalusia regional executive, citrus production in the southern Spanish region has tripled in value over the last three years.

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    NZ frost damage estimated

    2002-11-24T00:00:00Z

    According to Jonathan Wiltshire, chairman of the NZ Fruitgrowers' Association pipfruit sector, at least 30 per cent of the Hawkes' Bay Braeburn crop has been struck off trees in the areas by three spring frosts.

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    Tristeza virus threatens Florida

    2002-11-24T00:00:00Z

    Tristeza which affects citrus production could reduce production of grapefruit in Florida by 14million boxes a year over the next decade, according to the Florida press.

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    US salad market adjusts

    2002-11-22T00:00:00Z

    Changing tastes in the US are continuing to alter radically the shape of the market, according to David Griffin, the sixth largest grower in the US with 700 hectares.

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    BSPB and NFU spark seed row

    2002-11-22T00:00:00Z

    The National Farmers' Union is demanding that potato breeders explain their reasoning for a huge increase in farm-saved seed royalties this year, which in some cases represents a 50 per cent hike.

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    Italy expects high volume kiwi crop

    2002-11-22T00:00:00Z

    Italian kiwifruit volumes are forecast to reach 394,000 tonnes this season, 20 per cent up on last.

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    Salads for unity

    2002-11-22T00:00:00Z

    The British Leafy Salads Association has added its voice to the call for horticultural organisations to get together and provide their own public relations platform.

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    UK boasts firm leader in fruit testing technology

    2002-11-21T00:00:00Z

    A new concept in fruit firmness testing technology is now being marketed to the global fresh produce industry by UK company Sinclair IQ.

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    Flandria leaves them standing

    2002-11-21T00:00:00Z

    Four new Dutch lettuce varieties will be available on December 1.

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    Rustler launches revolutionary packaging

    2002-11-21T00:00:00Z

    Rustler Produce Limited, one of the UK's leading onion and leek suppliers, is set to launch a revolutionary new packaging concept for onions in the form of elastic netting.

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    Rhodes in new produce push

    2002-11-21T00:00:00Z

    Gary Rhodes joins up with Little Red Tractor to promote the fresh produce seasons.

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    Petrolina hosts 13th Fenagri

    2002-11-20T00:00:00Z

    The 13th Fenagri took place in Petrolina, in Brazil's north eastern São Francisco Valley last week. The Journal was there.

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    MBM Chatteris raises £763 for Macmillan Cancer Relief

    2002-11-20T00:00:00Z

    Potato marketer raises cash by participating in world's biggest coffee morning.

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    Agrexco launches herb offensive

    2002-11-20T00:00:00Z

    Buy one, get 25 per cent free.. only on Carmel Herbs.

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    Hydroponics forge ahead

    2002-11-20T00:00:00Z

    Hydroponic equipment wholesaler Hydrogarden is forecasting increased interest in hydroponic systems as debates over pesticides residues on fresh produce continue and producers seek to supply crops using a minimum of inputs.

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    Packaging partnership bears fruit

    2002-11-20T00:00:00Z

    Newent-based Evesham Specialist Packaging Newent-based Evesham Specialist Packaging (ESP) has reached an exclusive distribution agreement with Papermarc Merton (PMP), the largest solidboard packaging manufacturer in the UK.

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    TSB likes to say yes

    2002-11-20T00:00:00Z

    South African citrus exporter TSB Citrus has been Eurep-Gap certified.

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    Hail strikes NZ apples

    2002-11-19T00:00:00Z

    Apple orchards on New Zealand's South Island have been hit by hail over the past week.