All Production & Trade articles – Page 1774

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    GMS gets prepared

    2001-03-07T00:00:00Z

    One of the UK's leading grower-based produce marketing companies is expanding its fresh-prepared produce capabilities with a new factory.

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    Good practice on nitrate levels

    2001-03-07T00:00:00Z

    A new research project has made recommendations for use of nitrate in lettuce which are due to be adopted by the National Farmers' Union.

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    Peruvian asparagus recovery

    2001-03-06T00:00:00Z

    Problems with obtaining financing and loans over recent seasons have taken their toll on Peru's asparagus production, but growers are hopeful for 2001.

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    Costa Rica sets its price

    2001-03-06T00:00:00Z

    The government in Costa Rica has agreed a minimum price for export bananas.

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    Southern hemisphere crop swells

    2001-03-04T00:00:00Z

    The latest forecasts from the US department of agriculture and local sources suggest a bigger overall apple crop from the southern hemisphere in 2001.

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    Golden aims for early start

    2001-03-02T00:00:00Z

    South African Golden Delicious is due to start arriving in the UK in a week's time.

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    Seeds of change

    2001-03-02T00:00:00Z

    UK authorities are looking into how seed marketing directives are put into practice in England.

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    Chile fruit industry warms to workers rights

    2001-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Workers in Chile will welcome a new deal on employment rights agreed by industry bosses and their government.

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    Vietnam makes export commitment

    2001-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Government officials in the Vietnam have big plans for fresh produce exports.

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    Euro is UK's way to go

    2001-03-02T00:00:00Z

    Growers have much to gain from the UK's adoption of the single European currency, the euro.

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    Growers urged to go with their feelings

    2001-03-02T00:00:00Z

    There is no immediate danger to horticulture businesses from the foot-and-mouth disease crisis, but caution is urged.

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    Zespri issues first share offer to growers

    2001-03-02T00:00:00Z

    A capital-raising exercise from the NZ kiwi marketer hopes to assure the future for its growers.

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    Jovo Trade UK goes nation-wide

    2001-03-02T00:00:00Z

    A new joint venture between Nationwide Produce plc and JOVO Trade BV, has been announced. Pictured at the launch are: (l to r) Ian Thornhill, JOVO Trade UK, John Voogd, JOVO Trade BV and Patrick O'Malley Nationwide Produce plc.

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    Pesticide review threatens crop protection products

    2001-03-01T00:00:00Z

    Under the EU's new Pesticide Review Programme many crop protection ingredients will be lost by July 2003 unless an extension can be obtained.

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    Chile berry growth

    2001-02-27T00:00:00Z

    A major Chilean specialist berry exporter has seen spiralling growth in sendings which have boosted its overall business.

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    NZ sees fruit export revenue grow

    2001-02-27T00:00:00Z

    Horticulture exports are making up an important share of New Zealand's overall food and fibre trade with fruit taking the lions share.

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    Potatoes under pressure

    2001-02-27T00:00:00Z

    Thousands of hectares of UK potatoes are likely to be unsuitable for either the fresh or processing markets.

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    Chile bridges GAP

    2001-02-26T00:00:00Z

    The long-awaited Chilean good agricultural practices (GAP) programme for fruit production came into effect on February 15.

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    No carnival for Brazilian apple

    2001-02-22T00:00:00Z

    The Brazilian apple crop is expected to slide in volume terms this season.

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    Importers have a ball

    2001-02-22T00:00:00Z

    Some of the fruit industry's major names attended the 55th annual dinner and dance of the fruit importers division of the Fresh Produce Consortium, which took place at the Savoy Hotel on February 17.