All Production & Trade articles – Page 1750

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    Sprouts up

    2001-09-13T00:00:00Z

    Some of the UK's brassica growers are in buoyant mood as their promotional campaign starts to bear fruit.

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    Libya in banana talks

    2001-09-12T00:00:00Z

    Reports in the press this week of an offer from Libya to buy the entire banana crops of three of the Windward Islands have bewildered trade observers.

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    US apple crop declines

    2001-09-10T00:00:00Z

    Revised estimates from the US suggest the smallest apple crop from that country in over a decade.

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    Enza debt row resolved

    2001-09-10T00:00:00Z

    The disagreement between New Zealand's Enza and its growers over debt has been overcome.

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    Lemons find favour

    2001-09-10T00:00:00Z

    Exports of lemons from Argentina have enjoyed a successful summer on European markets.

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    Fyffes strong in first half

    2001-09-10T00:00:00Z

    Fyffes exceeds its own prediction to boost profits so far in 2001.And company chiefs say market conditions indicate good Autumn.

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    US sets top fruit record

    2001-09-10T00:00:00Z

    Exports of apples and pears from the US broke all records in 2000-01 with the fresh market sector performing particularly well.

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    Onion show switched to next summer

    2001-09-10T00:00:00Z

    Onion Crop Focus bosses announce go-ahead for next year's event.Sponsors unchanged after foot and mouth wrecks this summer's show.

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    Bumper citrus crop for Florida

    2001-09-07T00:00:00Z

    Sunshine state predicts bumper crop for coming season.But sources warn of low rainfall and disease compromising quality.

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    Flamingo in the pink

    2001-09-06T00:00:00Z

    Flamingo (UK) has announced new long-term trading and marketing agreements with producers of pre-packed and prepared vegetables for major supermarkets.

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    Trade flocks to potato showcase

    2001-09-06T00:00:00Z

    A high proportion of the British potato industry put in an appearance at this week's British Potato 2001 event at Newark, Notts.

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    Commission raring to go

    2001-09-05T00:00:00Z

    A new policy commission looking at the future of the food supply chain in England is ready for work.

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    Organic target reached

    2001-09-05T00:00:00Z

    One of the UK's leading suppliers of organic root vegetables is celebrating its first two years by increasing investment.

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    PIP plan in place

    2001-09-05T00:00:00Z

    The long awaited Pesticides Initiative Programme (PIP) for the benefit of horticulture in developing countries is now up and running.

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    European success for Chile

    2001-09-04T00:00:00Z

    The export season for Chilean fruit in Europe is closing on a high note, according to the Chilean Fresh Fruit Association ö Europe.

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    First kiwi forecast

    2001-09-03T00:00:00Z

    New Zealand kiwifruit exporter Zespri is forecasting per-tray returns to growers slightly below last yearÕs levels for the ongoing 2001-02 season in the face of strong volumes and soft prices.

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    WCF and Branston form potato alliance

    2001-08-31T00:00:00Z

    Branston Potatoes and WCF join forces. Together the two form Tesco's largest supplier.

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    Apple industry awaits easier market

    2001-08-31T00:00:00Z

    The latest edition of the World Apple Report says that a relative global shortage of apples should ease difficult trading conditions.

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    Egypt adopts Scottish cooling technology

    2001-08-30T00:00:00Z

    A Scottish cooling system is being used to help preserve Egypt's fresh fruit and vegetables.

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    Beacon glows after WDA praise

    2001-08-30T00:00:00Z

    Beacon Foods receives plaudits from WDA agri-food director. Wynfford James says he is very impressed with the 100-strong firm.