All Production & Trade articles – Page 42
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NewsDemand for fresh food ‘has never been stronger’
Tesco CEO Ashwin Prasad has asked suppliers to help meet rising demand for fresh, and outlined the retailer’s focus on sustainability at the NFU Conference
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NewsDole reports robust 2025 results with revenue growth
Group delivered strong operational results in 2025, with revenue climbing 8.2 per cent despite net income declining due to one-off factors
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FeaturesEosta talks Raingrown initiative and Organic Fruit Heroes brand
Organic specialist is driving transparency with its Raingrown initiative, while targeting young consumers through its Fruit Heroes brand
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NewsUS tariffs “deeply concerning” says Frutas de Chile
Fruit association warns Trump’s latest move directly impacts the competitiveness of the Chilean industry in one of its main markets
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NewsScales reaps reward of higher apple volume and better product mix
New Zealand’s largest apple exporter secures major profit increase on back of overall 54 per cent increase in annual sales
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NewsGrape breeders in rights enforcement push in Peru
The Breeders’ Alliance engaged with Peruvian authorities to strengthen enforcement of plant breeders’ rights in the country
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NewsCN Seeds ‘shocked but glad’ following news of Tozer JV
Commercial director Ian Botes says further acquisitions of breeders by growers are ‘unlikely’ after ‘surprise’ JV acquisition of veg seed competitor
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NewsUS tree fruit group hails Indonesia trade deal
Northwest Horticultural Council says elimination of tariffs and import licensing on US tree fruits will help double exports to Indonesia
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NewsEU approves access for Taiwanese dragon fruit, lychee and jujube
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency says Europe offers strong market potential for Taiwan’s tropical offering
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NewsAustralia’s horticulture industry reaches highest production value on record
Total output across fruit, vegetables, nuts and nursery grew 6 per cent in value in 2024/25 reaching A$18.4bn
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NewsZespri launches 2035 strategy with ambition to become the world’s healthiest fruit brand
Strategy supported by three strategic drivers of unleashing brand demand, transforming global supply and creating a product portfolio of the future
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NewsNFU welcomes SFI changes
Sustainable Farming Incentive actions cut and capped but Defra pledges new funding to improve farm productivity at NFU Conference in Birmingham
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NewsEfficiency is the enemy of resilience, Lang warns the NFU
Professor Tim Lang told the NFU conference that British food supply chains are unable to withstand shocks such as geopolitical turmoil or cyber warfare
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NewsProfessor Susan Jebb calls for ‘fundamental reset’ of food system as obesity crisis grows
Leading nutrition scientist calls for collaboration in UK food and drink sector to create system that prioritises health and nutrition but remains affordable
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NewsSpain’s fresh produce export volumes down
Exports declined 4 per cent to 12mn tonnes in 2025, with Fepex citing rising costs and competitive disadvantages versus third countries
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FeaturesDutch companies aim to grow ‘fossil-free’ strawberries
The Greenery and Botany are working on a new production model which they say could cut costs and carbon emissions without compromising quality
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FeaturesSouth African blueberry season shows strong growth and quality
South Africa’s blueberry quality is high and volumes have increased this year, Berries ZA chief executive Brent Walsh told Fruitnet at Fruit Logistica
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NewsNew Zealand and India hold first meeting on horticultural cooperation
Joint Working Group meets to advance collaboration in the horticulture sector, with strong focus on kiwifruit, apple and pear development
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NewsUnions present vision for future of Welsh farming
A Welsh Food Plan and sustainability funding are both high on the list of asks
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NewsOrganic sector awaits news of reinstated SFI support
Soil Association says backing is essential for the sector to grow