All Production & Trade articles – Page 195
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NewsKenya restricts avocado exports by sea
As the avocado season comes to a close in Kenya, the Horticulture Directorate has judged that there are insufficient volumes of mature fruit to justify exports by sea, but air shipments can continue
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NewsChiquita launches 2024/25 Sustainability Report
Fresh produce giant says it is reinforcing its commitment to ’Behind the Blue Sticker’ strategy and climate action
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NewsEcuador sets new minimum box price for bananas
2025 price fixed at US$7.25, up from US$6.85 this year
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NewsFirst Chilean cherries land in international markets
Around 10 tonnes of the fruit has been sent to China, India, Thailand, Taiwan, South Korea and Spain
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NewsNFU writes to PM to stress need for renewed ag budget
Farming union calls on Keir Starmer to live up to his commitments at the 2023 NFU Conference
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NewsWest Australian blueberry prices hit 12-month low
Small punnets sell for as low as A$2.50 in some Australian supermarkets as seasonal supply peaks
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NewsNew Zealand apple and pear revenue touches NZ$2bn
Productivity gains and high-value varieties see New Zealand’s apple and pear industry contribute almost NZ$2bn to national economy, according to new report
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NewsTurkish cherry exporters enjoy strong campaign
Cherry suppliers in Turkey have seen their fortunes improve in the last couple of seasons, despite a drop in profitability in Asia, which has refocused attention on the European market
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NewsArgentina pushes for greater citrus access to US
Milei government intensifies negotiations with the US on the export of oranges, mandarins and grapefruit
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NewsCourt rejects Chiquita’s appeal against Colombia ruling
US federal court’s June 2024 judgement upheld, leaving company liable for millions of dollars in compensation payments
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NewsCall for long-term worker commitment after Defra confirms 2025 SWS numbers
The NFU wants a long-term commitment on seasonal workers, but government has only given assurances for next year
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NewsArgentine apple and pear exports up slightly in 2024
Shipments of pears grew 6 per cent in the first nine months of the year, while apple exports rose by 1 per cent
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NewsVarietal renewal drives upswing in Chilean grape exports
Shipments on course to grow for second consecutive year in 2024/25
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NewsSeeka ‘thrilled’ about new Nashi pear variety
Company’s chief executive Michael Franks tells NZ Herald its Australian production and development orchards now total around 300ha.
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NewsSeeka partners with New Zealand Food Network
The kiwifruit producer donated fruit that didn’t meet retail grade to 39 NZFN Food Hubs from July to September
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NewsAustralian Horticultural Trade unveils new chair Cameron Carter at annual forum
Industry body adds new board members as key government partners provide updates at forum
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NewsLebanese produce businesses hit by widening war
As Israel broadens its war in the region, Lebanon now faces wide-scale bombings and continuing threats of a major invasion, as fresh produce companies strive to continue trading
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NewsPiuran producers warn of water deficit
Low reservoir levels and “inadequate water management” threatens some 50,000ha of production
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NewsGreenyard denies it plans to merge with The Fruit Farm Group
Newspaper report in De Standaard suggests proposal is being considered by Greenyard’s independent directors
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NewsGlobal farmers eye agtech and sustainability
McKinsey & Company has launched its Global Farmers Insights 2024, with respondents highlighting extreme weather, increased prices of input and unstable commodity prices as major challenges