All Production & Trade articles – Page 1769
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Top-fruit project wins funds
The ministry of agriculture has awarded a marketing grant to top-fruit promotional body English Apples & Pears to help improve grower competitiveness.
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Strawberry supply struck again
The UK strawberry season is suffering the vagaries of the summer weather once again.
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Costa Rica fears banana price crash
Independent banana growers in Costa Rica worry that low prices being paid for their fruit will fall still further by the end of the year.
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South African apples in final flourish
Capespan has reported that it is in its stongest end-of-season position for some years.
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Apple drop gives no comfort to growers
Although a decrease of five per cent in total European top fruit production is predicted for 2000, there is still little sign of a long-term reversal of the oversupply situation.
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Florida rains could spread citrus canker
With three-quarters of Florida's annual rainfall falling between June and October, growers are worried about the risks of citrus canker spreading to uninfected areas.
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Chilean exports slump
Chile exported 28 per cent less fruit than last season in the twelve months up to July.
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SA hopes for stone-fruit recovery
South Africa is hoping for a return to form on stone fruit in the upcoming season after adverse weather conditions affected half the crop in 1999.
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Picota cherry promotional campaign launched
Picota cherries are being heavily advertised in the UK by Foods From Spain in order to increase brand awareness and market share.
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Bidders take share of Enza
Both GPG and FR Partners have taken their shareholdings in Enza close to their target mark.
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Spain forecasts top-fruit decline
Spanish growers will have smaller crops of apples and pears this season.
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US citrus growers aim to sue
New regulations allowing the import of Argentinean citrus into the US has spurred local growers into action.
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Sinclair triumphs in US court
A UK fresh-produce labelling company is defending its patents through the US courts.
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Chilean fruit-growers optimistic after strong export prices
Chilean nectarine export volumes were down on last season this year, but prices were higher and were sustained for long periods.
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Europech' revises stone-fruit crop forecasts
Following hail storms in France and Italy, this year's stone-fruit crop forecasts have been altered, says Europech'. Although volumes are down, fruit size looks good.
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China demystified
Export seminars for Florida grapefruit growers have revealed some interesting facts on the Chinese market.
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Zespri faces long season
Difficult trading conditions may not be denting global revenues yet, but Zespri International is looking at a later finish to the kiwifruit season to make up for its slow start.
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Frosts strike Argentina
Sub-zero temperatures hit parts of northern Argentina towards the end of last week including areas within the main lemon-growing province of Tucuman.
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Chilean stone fruit basks in price rises
A smaller offer from Chile and a significant reduction in shipments should have a positive effect on returns to growers of nectarines, peaches and plums, according to end-of season figures announced by producers' association Fedefruta.