All Production & Trade articles – Page 1734

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    Zespri's bumper forecast

    2002-04-16T00:00:00Z

    New Zealand kiwifruit exporter Zespri is forecasting a bountiful harvest of both its standard green and Gold kiwifruit varieties.

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    Catering firm hosts culinary stars

    2002-04-16T00:00:00Z

    London firm hosts French ace Michel Roux and kitchen wildman Gordon Ramsey as it opens new facility.

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    California in bloom

    2002-04-15T00:00:00Z

    According to USApple, California has experienced ideal weather conditions for apple bloom.

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    Citrus decision stands

    2002-04-15T00:00:00Z

    The Solicitor General's office in the US decides not to appeal against the court ruling that invalidated the US department of agriculture's plans for allowing citrus imports into the US from Argentina.

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    Afrifresh helps township schools

    2002-04-13T00:00:00Z

    South African produce exporter works with disadvantaged kids

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    Enza Jazz-es up its offer

    2002-04-13T00:00:00Z

    New Zealand top-fruit exporter has confirmed its new apple cultivar Scifresh will be branded Jazz.

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    LEAF will receive multiple recognition

    2002-04-13T00:00:00Z

    LEAF logo to appear in supermarkets. Government backs scheme with £175,000 grant.

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    Solanum revamps agronomy

    2002-04-10T00:00:00Z

    Potato supplier Solanum has restructured its agronomy and technical support activities.

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    US apple movement satisfies

    2002-04-10T00:00:00Z

    Stocks of fresh apples in the US are running below the levels of recent averages and contributing to market buoyancy.

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    Ban breakthrough close

    2002-04-10T00:00:00Z

    A crucial advance in discussions on the ban on Spanish clementine exports to the US appears imminent.

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    Avocados target Europe

    2002-04-09T00:00:00Z

    The Kenyan Avocado Committee is targeting Europe this season as it aims to be the preferred source during the continent's summer.

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    European import rules threaten produce delivery delays

    2002-04-09T00:00:00Z

    New EU regulations on minimum quality could significantly lengthen customs waiting times for consignments of fresh produce.

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    NFU calls for climate change levy relief

    2002-04-08T00:00:00Z

    NFU chiefs call for more exemptions on the climate change levy. Call part of a package to ease farming back into business after foot and mouth crisis.

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    Chileans sign port deal

    2002-04-08T00:00:00Z

    Chilean exporters have joined up with the ministry of agriculture and the Valparaíso port authority in a bid to bring down logistics costs.

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    GPG offer gains support

    2002-04-08T00:00:00Z

    Independent directors of New Zealand top fruit exporter Enza have recommended that the company's shareholders take up the Guinness Peat Group's takeover offer, according to NZ press reports.

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    Horticulture summit scheduled

    2002-04-07T00:00:00Z

    The National Farmers' Union announces it is planning a summit on horticulture on May 27 at its headquarters in London.

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    FPC issues pesticide alerts

    2002-04-05T00:00:00Z

    The Fresh Produce Consortium has delivered three pesticide alerts after notification of exceedance of maximum residue limits from the German authorities.

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    USApple elects board members

    2002-04-05T00:00:00Z

    US apple trade association USApple has elected four new sector leaders to its board of trustees.

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    BPC issues aphid warning

    2002-04-03T00:00:00Z

    The British Potato Council is warning producers to look out for aphids in growing crops and to follow guidelines published in a new council advisory leaflet which will help prevent aphid resistance to insecticide sprays.

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    Glasshouse berries on time

    2002-04-03T00:00:00Z

    The English glasshouse strawberry season gets underway with first picking expected next week.