All Production & Trade articles – Page 253
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NFU calls for ‘ambitious’ support for new farmers
Union’s Next Generation Forum wants to see new entrants to sector supported with access to loans, land, mentors and travel bursaries
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Westfalia unveils sustainable innovations
Avocado giant invests in water-saving irrigation technique, sustainable packaging and beauty products that use ground avocado as an exfoliator
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Spanish truckers' strike hits F&V supplies
As stoppage enters its fourth day, Andalusian companies warn of build-up of unharvested produce in greenhouses
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Report urges Red Tractor to overhaul pesticide standards
NFFN calls on food standards scheme to urgently review and boost promotion of non-chemical pesticide alternatives, including via IPM
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AM Fresh opens new facility in Perpignan
Commercial office and distribution centre positions company to sell direct to retail in France, Italy and Benelux
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South African grapes face difficulties
While the country has announced an increase in its grape crop, this does not tell the whole story
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Systems Approach yields good results for Chilean plums
US consumers are benefiting from the new import rules thanks to a cooperative effort of the entire supply chain
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Frutura wins bid to buy Uruguay’s Caputto
Global marketer acquires citrus supplier Citrícola Salteña and rebrands as Frutura Uruguay
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Russian imports must reroute after old lines are cut
With shipping services and financial mechanisms out of action, suppliers must rethink their options, says market agent
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Floods hit Australian macadamia crop
Growers in New South Wales and South-East Queensland evaluate orchard damage
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Karakuta Farm makes major strides
The Kenyan avocado producer may be set for just its first major crop, but plans are afoot to develop Karakuta into a global brand marked by quality
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Asoex convenes webinar on Russia-Ukraine conflict
Online conference will analyse the impact of the war on exports and imports of fresh fruit and vegetables
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NIAB: ‘New gene editing rules a boost for crop research’
New legislation will make it easier for NIAB to progress beyond lab and glasshouse experimentation and test gene-edited crops out in the field
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VIP sounds warning on rising costs
Cooperative calls on entire value chain to find a joint solution to soaring production costs
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City Harvest thinks big with Harvest for Hunger campaign
Food redistributor wants to start receiving pre-arranged donations of fresh produce direct from suppliers to meet rising demand from charities
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"Transformational year" for Dole
"Significant increase in scale and footprint" in 2021 following Total Produce's acquisition of Dole Food Company
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Value of Chilean fruit exports climbs in Jan-Feb
Total volume shipments for the first two months of the year dipped 5 per cent but increased by 4 per cent in value
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Driscoll's grows Plenty relationship
Companies will build indoor vertical farm dedicated to strawberries, to serve consumers in the northeast US
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Perfection Fresh announces new investment
Consortium of Equilibrium Capital, Temasek, and PSP Investments secures stake in Australian fresh produce company
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'Costs mounting’ for potato weed control
Syngenta advises potato growers to simplify herbicide mixes for more cost-effective pre-emergence options