All Production & Trade articles – Page 239
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NewsDefra announces SFI changes including increased payments
Changes to the Sustainable Farming Incentive for 2024 to include higher payments and new options such as support for precision farming
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NewsFlamingo co-founder Richard Evans knighted
Former boss of Flamingo Horticulture recognised by King Charles for contributions to business, sport and charity in Kenya and the UK
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NewsOFC report explores how ‘broken’ food supply chains can be fixed
Recent global and climatic events have caused a risk-versus-reward imbalance that is forcing farmers out of production. Retailers need to share more of the burden, report argues
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AdvertorialJoy Wing Mau embarks on new chapter with headquarters relocation
New headquarters in Shenzhen is home to fully automated distribution centre and smart cold storage facility
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NewsNFU report lays bare sharp rise in horticulture production costs
Fresh produce businesses are ditching plans for growth, hampering UK production targets
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NewsTrops expands Portuguese footprint
Malaga-based company invests €6m in Tavira as it continues to diversify its production base in response to water shortage in southern Spain
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NewsTim O’Malley becomes FareShare trustee
Group managing director of Nationwide Produce to chair redistribution charity’s food committee
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NewsSalix Fruits seeks to strengthen Moroccan citrus programme
Company wants to build closer ties with producers and explore new business opportunities in the country
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News‘Kissabel expects to double UK sales in 2023’
Worldwide Fruit’s commercial director Hannah McIlfatrick reflects on the journey so far for the red-fleshed apple brand in Britain
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NewsNFU president thanks public for farmer support
In her final new year’s message, Minette Batters highlights farming successes in a challenging year
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NewsSpanish produce exports increase in value in 2023
Exports to exceed €16.6bn in a year marked by adverse weather, increased competition hyper-regulation
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NewsChile forecasts big jump in stonefruit exports
Shipments projected to top 30m cartons in 2023/24
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NewsMission reports on mixed set of results as 2023 comes to a close
Fourth quarter sees ”improved top and bottom-line performance” while overall net loss for the full year is lower
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NewsWestfalia announces first commercial shipment of Australian avocados into India
Successful trial shipments confirm market access for Australian Hass avocados
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NewsLatAm banana sector slams proposed new price cut by European retailers
Industry says the strategy of downward purchase prices should not be resumed
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NewsSouthern Fruits to double cherry sales in second season
Pre-season interest paired with good weather and maturing trees bode well for New Zealand cherry producer
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NewsHazera Seeds is on the front line of innovation
Michał Taraska, global value chain lead at Hazera Seeds, highlights the ways the vegetable seed specialist is contributing to greater efficiency, reduced waste and better quality
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NewsUS certifies Victorian irradiation facility for horticulture exports
New irradiation trade pathway for mango and lychee exports approved
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AnalysisIf you thought 2023 was turbulent, just wait for 2024
Looking ahead to the next 12 months, John Giles of Promar International predicts further change in the fresh produce industry due to digitalisation, inflation, trade friction and climate change
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NewsPhotos: Global Berry Congress 2023
A selection of pictures from Fruitnet’s Global Berry Congress, which brought key players from across the supply chain together at the Beurs-WTC in Rotterdam on 28 November 2023