All Production & Trade articles – Page 31
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AdvertorialJob of the Week: Red Tractor Fresh Produce Sector Chair
Red Tractor is searching for someone with excellent chairmanship skills and a strong understanding of the supply chain to be its Fresh Produce Board Chair
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NewsNFU calls for farming to be better represented on school curriculums
Union wants to improve awareness of food production and farming as a career
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NewsSwitzerland forecasts good berry harvest despite area decline
The Swiss Fruit Association has announced positive forecasts for the country’s berry harvest, with increases expected for raspberries, blueberries and currants, despite a recent reduction in total planted area
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FeaturesEuropean Organic Congress calls for stronger organic roots
The European organic community descended on Warsaw, Poland, last month for discussions on the need for adequate funding for organic farming and greater recognition of its role in improving water quality
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NewsThe Greenery reports €22.1mn profit for 2024
Dutch cooperative reports increased profits and high grower satisfaction with payout prices that apparently outperformed competitors
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NewsFruitist ships its first new-season blueberries to China via Chancay
New port cuts transit times, guaranteeing fresher arrivals to the Asian market
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NewsIsrael green-lights imports of Peruvian grapes
Announcement caps off a record year for Peruvian table grape exports
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NewsFepex meets with agriculture minister to discuss sectorial challenges
Pesticide shortage, labour availability and opening of new markets all highlighted during talks
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VideoRelive Festival of Fresh 2025
The highlights video has landed from Festival of Fresh 2025, which featured big-name speakers, fascinating tours, and this year’s industry awards
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NewsMore details emerge of free trade deal between China and Africa
China steals a march on the US by announcing a free trade deal with Africa
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NewsFresh-cut boom fuels tropical fruit growth
PrepWorld’s Andrew Crawford explains why it is an ideal gateway for consumers looking for a convenient way to enjoy tropical fruits
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NewsEquifruit socks it to low banana prices
At the Organic Produce Summit in the US, Equifruit aims to show how affordable it is to switch to Fairtrade-certified bananas, comparing the cost of the annual premium to that of a single sock
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NewsDel Monte Foods files for bankruptcy and puts itself up for sale
The major US-based supplier of canned fruit products has entered voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings as part of what it describes as a ‘value-maximising’ sale process
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NewsAustralian cherry leaders attend US study tour
Group visit key cherry-growing regions including Wenatchee, Quincy, Mattawa and Prosser
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NewsAsia Fruit Logistica China Meet Up welcomes growing international participation
Visitors from across the world sign up for China-focused extension of Asia Fruit Logistica, with places on the Study Tour and Premium Buyer Programme filling up fast
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NewsBig majority of UK farmers admit climate fears
Few farmers in the UK have escaped the impact of the climate crisis in recent years, with growers calling on the government to help them adapt to increasingly extreme conditions
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NewsChilean avocado output reaches highest level in 15 years
Better-than-expected results down to favourable climatic conditions, improved fruit set and better growing techniques
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NewsFruitnet Tomato Congress presents: The Future of Tomatoes
This year’s Fruitnet Tomato Congress takes place in Malaga, Spain, on 11-12 November, with industry experts set to explore how the business is likely to evolve in the coming years
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NewsFera launches new wireworm DNA barcoding test
Wireworm damage has had a heavy cost for the potato, veg and salad sectors
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NewsApo Conerpo bounces back with 13 per cent revenue growth
Italy’s Apo Conerpo has reported a significant recovery in 2024, with revenue up 13 per cent to €489mn and volumes increasing by 34 per cent following what it described as an ‘annus horribilis’ in 2023