All Production & Trade articles – Page 188
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NewsAgrovision to start large-scale berry farming operations in China
Company expects first commercial volumes of domestically grown berries to be on sale in China in Q1, 2025
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NewsEarlier end forecast for South Africa’s table grape harvest
The country’s table grape industry predicts that its season will end even earlier than last year
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NewsRussia lifts ban on Ecuadorean bananas
Move follows intensive diplomatic efforts by Ecuadorean government and banana sector
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NewsSH Pratt buys commercial arm of mango supplier Ripe Now
Leading UK banana distributor expands its tropical fruit range with acquisition of mango business
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NewsChilean cherries push into India
Smoother logistics means fresher cherries for Indian consumers
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NewsAnother shipping line to the rescue of South African citrus
MSC follows Hapag-Lloyd in increasing shipping opportunities for South African citrus this season
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NewsCalifornia Table Grape industry focuses on competitiveness
CTGC incoming president Ian LeMay has provided recommendations focused on enhancing competitiveness in the US marketplace and overseas
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NewsEgyptian onion exporters wait to resume exports
Shortages of onions worldwide have forced many countries to hold on to production for their domestic markets, and in Egypt, exporters must wait to sell in Europe
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NewsJIC looks to recruit ‘slug scouts’ to tackle leading pest on farms
The public’s help is being sought in innovative approach to longstanding problem
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NewsZespri preparing return to strong growth in kiwifruit supply in 2024
Kiwifruit marketer expects to ship 193m trays of New Zealand-grown kiwifruit thanks to improved growing conditions
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NewsGrowing Kent & Medway offers £600k for sustainable food innovation
The UK research, innovation and enterprise organisation is looking to fund businesses that can improve supply chain operations in fresh produce
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NewsWestfalia pushes further into Asian avocado markets
The company made solid gains in India, China and Japan last year
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NewsHall Hunter highlights worker benefits in major recruitment drive
Grower says it has the focus on worker welfare as it looks to secure summer berry pickers
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NewsApple marketing in 2024? It’s complicated…
With a broader range of product types, an array of trademarked brands, and a series of targeted marketing programmes, the business of selling apples has changed dramatically in recent years
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NewsVIP reports strong start to organic apple campaign
Sales of organic apples increase by 25 per cent compared to the previous sales season
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NewsGovt ‘must take hort seriously or risk its future’, says NFU
Westminster’s response to Lords’ report is inadequate and misses chance to support the UK horticulture sector, farming union says
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NewsTomra Food restructures to ‘get closer to its customers’
Streamlined regional structure will operate from three headquarters following the merging of Tomra Food’s fresh and processed business areas
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NewsPortuguese fresh produce exports hit new record
Exports of fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers reach €2.3bn in 2023
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NewsEcuador strengthen trade links with China
Rafitication of Free Trade Agreement will significantly boost exports of bananas and non-traditional fruits in the coming years
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NewsIndonesia trade resumes after import permits issued
Government issues first horticulture import permits for 2024 after lengthy delay