All Production & Trade articles – Page 1778

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    Honduran exports rise

    2003-02-10T00:00:00Z

    A US study has found that non-traditional exports from the Central American nation are on the rise.

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    Chile and NZ tie in apple rankings

    2003-02-06T00:00:00Z

    For the first time in eight years, New Zealand has had to share top spot with another apple producing country – Chile – in a survey measuring international competitiveness.

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    Israeli flowers fight on

    2003-02-06T00:00:00Z

    Fierce competition in the flower trade in Europe has caused a 30 per cent downfall in prices of Israeli-grown roses, gypsophila, solidago and anemones.

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    Guernsey glass row

    2003-02-06T00:00:00Z

    A row has erupted in Guernsey over the purchase of Les Nicolles 22.5 acre rose nursery for use either as a housing estate or a school.

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    Canine boost to canker battle

    2003-02-05T00:00:00Z

    Dogs may soon be able to sniff out citrus canker and alert inspectors to the disease at an early stage.

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    New look for new season

    2003-02-05T00:00:00Z

    Capespan reports that its first shipment of Royal Gala from South Africa is on the water and destined for the as early season pears are already receiving a warm welcome and it unveils a new corporate image (pictured) for the new season.

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    Glen Avon on cue

    2003-02-04T00:00:00Z

    First UK cues hit market, courtesy of Glen Avon Growers.

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    Kentish strawberries tackle Korea

    2003-02-04T00:00:00Z

    Hargreaves takes East Malling varieties to unexplored markets.

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    US welcomes WAPA progress

    2003-02-04T00:00:00Z

    The World Apple & Pear Association (WAPA) moved closer to the establishment of a world quality mark for apples and pears at its most recent meeting at Fruit Logistica last month as its efforts earned support in the US pear sector.

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    Rains batter blueberries

    2003-02-03T00:00:00Z

    Heavy rainfall in Chile last week has affected blueberry production in the south of the country.

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    First toms on Isle of Wight

    2003-02-03T00:00:00Z

    The first Isle of Wight cherry tomatoes of 2003 have been packed at Arreton.

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    Sun World receives new funding

    2003-02-03T00:00:00Z

    After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Thursday, Sun World received approval for new funding on Friday.

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    Growers told to fight back

    2003-01-31T00:00:00Z

    UK growers warned that status quo is not good enough, something that many music fans have known for years.

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    SunWorld files for bankruptcy

    2003-01-31T00:00:00Z

    California-based new-variety breeder and licensor Sun World International has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

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    Fungi boost pepper yields

    2003-01-31T00:00:00Z

    A study by US department of agriculture researchers has found that fungi living on plant roots can increase capsicum yields.

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    freshinfo update: The Summerfruit Company

    2003-01-31T00:00:00Z

    Redbridge AFI and Worldwide Fruit comment on launch of The Summerfruit Company.

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    Carrot-eaters want choices

    2003-01-30T00:00:00Z

    Consumer research on carrots carried out by Isleham Fresh Produce (IFP) has shown consumers want more choice.

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    New Berry Alliance

    2003-01-29T00:00:00Z

    Rationalisation in the European berry sector brings two supply giants on opposite sides of the Atlantic together.

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    Butternut squash makes UK debut

    2003-01-29T00:00:00Z

    Turkish butternut squash is making its debut on the UK market and enjoying considerable success.

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    Guernsey's rose demise

    2003-01-29T00:00:00Z

    More glasshouse production acreage is being sold for other uses.