All Production & Trade articles – Page 1730

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    Hail hits Lerida fruit

    2002-06-15T00:00:00Z

    Storms sweep north-eastern Spain causing hail damage to stone and top fruit crops in the Lerida region.

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    Argentinean peso policy bites

    2002-06-12T00:00:00Z

    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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    Rainfall sweeps central Chile

    2002-06-12T00:00:00Z

    Recent rainfall in Chile has hit vegetable production, but most fruit growers have seen their crops unscathed.

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    NFU joins Fields critics

    2002-06-10T00:00:00Z

    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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    Greenery wins IT accolade

    2002-06-08T00:00:00Z

    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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    Honduras banana strike settled

    2002-06-08T00:00:00Z

    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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    Del Monte samples Jubilee vibe

    2002-06-07T00:00:00Z

    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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    Fairtrade's finest meet for first time

    2002-06-07T00:00:00Z

    Top Fairtrade growers from across the world rendevous in London to discuss strategy for the future.

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    Bramley growers to battle it out

    2002-06-06T00:00:00Z

    Entries have opened for the ninth annual awards.

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    EFSIS rolls out to Scandinavia

    2002-06-06T00:00:00Z

    Inspection and certification specialist EFSIS rolls out to Scandinavia, as part of global expansion.

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    Fyffes: smooth operations

    2002-06-06T00:00:00Z

    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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    Plastics lobby pipes up

    2002-06-06T00:00:00Z

    The Packaging & Industrial Films Association has spoken out against any possible moves to tax plastic carrier bags.

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    Picota stalks the shelves

    2002-06-06T00:00:00Z

    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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    BPC warns of blight risk

    2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

    Potato growers are facing increased risk of blight in their crops as June gets underway, warns the British Potato Council.

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    Stakeholders get thanks

    2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

    Food, farming and horticulture minister Lord Whitty has welcomed the contribution of more than 1,000 stakeholders in a series of meetings around England looking at the future of farming and food in the country.

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    HRI unveils pear innovation

    2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

    Horticulture Research International at East Malling has launched a new quince rootstock which it is hoped will revolutionise pear production.

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    Summer seeking sunshine

    2002-06-05T00:00:00Z

    Volumes of key summer fruit lines are gathering momentum in the UK with producers and retailers alike hoping for some more sunshine to help their produce fly off the shelves.

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    Cherries weather cold spell

    2002-06-04T00:00:00Z

    A cold snap last month in Washington state has dented cherry crop projections but hopes are still high for the UK market.

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    Sharpak launches new range

    2002-05-30T00:00:00Z

    New packs revealed by leading firm.

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    Zespri starts strongly

    2002-05-30T00:00:00Z

    The New Zealand kiwifruit season is off to an "excellent start" in crucial markets, exporter Zespri International reports.