All Production & Trade articles – Page 1779

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    Enza ceo quits

    2000-12-18T00:00:00Z

    After just 8 months in post, Enza ceo David Geor has left the organisation.

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    Peggy brings grapes to market

    2000-12-17T00:00:00Z

    South African seedless grapes are starting a little late this year, as are stone fruit lines, but the prospects are much improved on 1999-2000.

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    Potato industry under fire

    2000-12-17T00:00:00Z

    While the seed industry works hard to produce disease-free tubers, their efforts are in vain when growers mismanage supplies to produce infected stocks.

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    UK grapefruit uptake cheers Florida

    2000-12-14T00:00:00Z

    While the dollar-euro exchange rate might be depressing sales of Florida grapefruit in continental Europe, the UK's performance is more encouraging.

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    Pear production creeps up

    2000-12-14T00:00:00Z

    According to latest figures from the US department of agriculture, pear production in the northern hemisphere is expected to show a slight increase.

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    Spanish clem crop runs short

    2000-12-13T00:00:00Z

    Easy-peeler supply from Spain could be significant by its absence after Christmas.

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    Spain set for early start

    2000-12-12T00:00:00Z

    Weather conditions in Huelva are favouring an early start to the strawberry season.

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    Lauritzen integrates in Chile

    2000-12-11T00:00:00Z

    Danish reefer operator Lauritzen is introducing an integrated transport system in Chile.

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    Cluver in control at Capespan

    2000-12-10T00:00:00Z

    Capespan chairman Paul Cluver will take the reins at South AfricaÕs largest fruit exporter later this month following the departure of the group managing director.

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    Enza should open up to non-growers

    2000-12-08T00:00:00Z

    The operational review promised by the new Enza board in August has been published and recommends that Enza should prepare to list on the New Zealand Stock Exchange and open up share-ownership to non-growers.

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    Jonagold prospects bleak

    2000-12-07T00:00:00Z

    European production of Jonagold will have to fall substantially if growers are to break even.

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    Enza takes to the courts

    2000-12-07T00:00:00Z

    The future of independent export permits already granted for the 2001 New Zealand apple crop is uncertain as Enza went to court this week to block the permits process.

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    Anecoop's silver celebration

    2000-12-06T00:00:00Z

    Valencia-based Spanish fresh produce supplier Anecoop, is celebrating its 25th season in 2000-01 and has announced major structural changes to its organisation.

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    Berry volumes build up

    2000-12-06T00:00:00Z

    A slow start from some sources is being overcome as imports of fresh berries into the UK are starting to increase in the run up to Christmas, according to one importer.

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    Chinese exports soar

    2000-12-06T00:00:00Z

    World Apple Report data shows dramatic apple export increases from China with Fuji leading the way.

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    Farm incomes slump

    2000-12-06T00:00:00Z

    Latest revenue statistics show that UK producers are going through some of their toughest times.

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    Chile back on track

    2000-12-04T00:00:00Z

    Chilean fruit exports are expecting a return to normal for the 2000-01 season.

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    Apple growers protest

    2000-12-03T00:00:00Z

    New Zealand producers have said they will take their protests over the pace of regulatory change to the NZ parliament this week.

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    Chile suffers from R&D deficiency

    2000-12-01T00:00:00Z

    A lack of research and development in Chile is taking its toll on the apple sector, according to a leading Chilean academic.

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    Investment at all time low, says Ruston

    2000-11-30T00:00:00Z

    Levels of investment in UK farm equipment and machinery are at an all-time low, according to Richard Ruston, chairman of the Royal Smithfield Show.