All Production & Trade articles – Page 294
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ArticleLidl sales soar as inflation bites
The discounter remains fastest growing grocery retailer in UK as consumers tighten belts, NielsenIQ finds
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ArticleIceland promotes produce in brain health campaign
Iceland Foods will promote fruit, veg and salads across all UK stores this month as part of a consumer initiative to help combat dementia
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ArticleNew drying techniques adopted by SA raisin growers
Drying practices among several initiatives adopted by the South African industry to improve quality
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ArticleCherryPlus Traceability trial delivers supply chain benefits
Pilot programme tracked the movement of products in New South Wales cherry and potato supply chains
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ArticleAHEIA adds to board at AGM
Joseph Ekman of Fresh Produce Group and Christian Jones of Perfection Fresh join board of Australian Horticulture Exporters’ & Importers’ Association
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ArticleWCO brings together citrus community at Fruit Attraction
Conference and Networking Event aim to foster exchange of views on the issues affecting the sector
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ArticleCompanies 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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ArticleIFG 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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ArticleKeyGene 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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ArticleEgyptian 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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ArticlePeru 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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ArticleSevere 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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ArticleUrban 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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ArticleColombia 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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ArticleDriscoll’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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ArticlePhilippines 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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ArticleChris 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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ArticleCosta 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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Article‘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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ArticlePDO 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