All Production & Trade articles – Page 285
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NewsFarmers receive govt cash boost to go organic
Payments for organic farming are rising by an average of 25 per cent via the government’s Countryside Stewardship scheme, says Soil Association
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NewsAreflh leads CAP and packaging discussion
The Assembly hosts a conference covering the implementation of the new CAP and the Green Deal, as well as the draft EU regulation on packaging
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NewsAldi top of the UK apple crops
Aldi sold more British apples than any other supermarket in February 2023, BAPL finds
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NewsFreshfel Europe urges facilitation of trade
The European fresh produce association called for the WTO to ensure the current functioning of phytosanitary agreements before seeking to broaden their scope
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NewsPeruvian grapes gain green light for Japan
Peru announces that it will export 26 grape varieties to Japan, a market of 125m potential consumers
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AnalysisSpain’s exports fell nearly 10 per cent in January
Fepex report shows year-on-year drop in January fresh produce export volumes, although value increases
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NewsChilean citrus gains access to Mexico under inspection system
Senasica publishes phytosanitary requirements for imports of mandarins, clementines and lemons
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NewsRockit partners with charity for Ramadan
Collaboration with Emirates Red Crescent will see funds donated for every Ramadan-inspired Rockit giftbox sold
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NewsBreeding robot ready strawberries
New Australian effort delivered by Hort Innovation to breed strawberries suited for automated picking
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NewsTropiWorld gets growing in exotics
Exotics specialist TropiWorld is increasingly expanding into production, as it sees demand blossom for exotic roots, vegetables and fruits
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NewsGrowers predict cauli crisis
Growers forecast imminent cauliflower shortage after winter weather destroys Lincolnshire production
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News‘Sprouts’ set to harvest spears
A team of robotic harvesters named ‘Sprout’ will pick asparagus in Herefordshire this season
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NewsNature’s Pride promotes water conservation efforts at UN Water Conference
Sustainable business advisor Coen van Iwaarden to take part in discussion on role of water in the future development of food systems worldwide
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NewsHeavy rains take their toll on Peruvian fruit exports
Organic bananas, avocados, mangoes and table grapes in the north of the country have been affected
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NewsLidl exported 27,000 tonnes of Portuguese fruit and veg in 2022
German discounter said this represents an increase of 23 per cent on the previous year
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NewsBitesize lemons create consumer buzz
Dutch importer Yex says demand in northern Europe for the diminutive Italian limequat variety is strong and set to increase this season
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NewsSouth African stonefruit campaign is in full swing
Suppliers have been carrying out a wide range of activity in recent months across a number of UK retailers
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NewsHuelva sees big fall in berry production
Strawberries down by 30 per cent, while blueberry and raspberry volumes also impacted
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NewsHort Innovation invests in new citrus varieties
Grower-owned, not-for-profit research and development corporation to assess the performance of new varieties under Australian conditions
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NewsNew varieties and logistics top agenda at South American Blueberry Convention
Industry will seek deeper understanding of dynamics of production and market demand