All Production & Trade articles – Page 233
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Companies sign vertical farming manifesto
More than 20 vertical farming companies have committed to a Vertical Farming Identity Statement and Industry Manifesto
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IFG honours long-term licensee with inaugural DW Cain Award
Agricola Andrea is IFG’s largest licensed grower in Peru, producing 100 per cent IFG varieties
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KeyGene seminar highlights benefits of DNA analysis in produce breeding
DNA analysis can boost efficiency in selecting favourable traits in the fruit sector, according to experts ahead of the KeyGene seminar
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Egyptian courts issue injunctions against grape farms
Growers found to have been producing Sun World’s Midnight Beauty black seedless grapes without a license face injunctions
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Peru and Mexico take larger slice of blueberry market
The two countries have capitalised on growing demand for fresh biueberries worldwide, according to the International Blueberry Organization
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Severe challenges ahead for Italian apple exporters
Less fruit to sell, smaller sizes, faster ripening and lower market prices mean tough months ahead for companies like Vip Val Venosta
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Urban Crop Solutions launches Belgian training scheme
An indoor farm supplied by UCS will be used for training purposes by PTI Kortrijk to train students to become indoor farmers
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Colombia Puede opens doors for rural farmers
A project to rebuild the social fabric in areas once blighted by armed conflict through farming and trade has helped thousands of farmers in rural Colombia
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Driscoll’s and Plenty partnership unveils vertical farm campus
US-based 48ha campus to grow indoor, vertically farmed berries at scale with a potential annual production capacity exceeding 9,000 tonnes
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Philippines loses hold on Asian banana exports
Growing competition from neighbouring countries sees the Philippines’ share of Asian banana exports shrink to just 60 per cent
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Chris White honoured by Spain’s Huerta de Europa Association
Fruitnet’s managing director was one of several award winners at a gala evening to celebrate World Agriculture Day
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Costa Rica sets out stall as premium supplier to UK retailers
The opening of a new trade office in London signals its renewed focus on the UK market with a diverse portfolio of products
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‘Difficult year’ for squash and pumpkins, says Barfoots
Small fruit and an early start to the season are expected this year, but hopes are high for product quality, according to Barfoots’ brand and marketing manager Kim Barfoot-Brace
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PDO Rincón de Soto Pears celebrates 20th anniversary
The pears, the first Spanish fruit to be awarded PDO status, will celebrate in style at next month’s Fruit Attraction
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Podcasts
Fruitbox 89 · Anne Dingstad, Saga Robotics
Chris and Anne discuss whether automation can become a creator of value in the fresh produce business
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Jupiter staff consider legal action
Staff from fallen produce firm Jupiter are considering taking legal action over alleged company failure to consult them prior to redundancies
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Supafresh promotes Peruvian avocados with ProHass
Shanghai Supafresh conducted two Peruvian avocado marketing campaigns during August in association with ProHass, the Peruvian Hass Avocado Producers and Exporters Association. Running promotions on both online and offline channels during the peak season helps to further increase consumer awareness of Peruvian avocados in China. It has been a tough ...
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Expectations high for Kissabel apple campaign
European Kissabel partners predict a relatively short season marked by high demand for the red-flesh apple range
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USDA commits US$15m in funding to IFPA project
IFPA and partners receive investment towards advancing climate-smart pilot projects
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Greenyard issues 2022 sustainability report
Group reports on a year that saw progress along the company’s Sustainability Roadmap 2025