All Production & Trade articles – Page 44
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NewsMiddle East conflict hits Spanish prepared produce costs
Afhorfresh says costs associated with the production and distribution of minimally processed fruits and vegetables have increased 5 per cent
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NewsCold chain rail boost for China-South-East Asia fruit trade
China-Laos-Thailand rail connection streamlines supply chain for imported fruit
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CommentComment: A cautious start for Thailand’s 2026 fruit trade
As Thailand’s fruit trade adjusts to shifting dynamics, Flora Capital’s Ritu Ahluwalia provides analysis on where the market is heading as it enters the second quarter of the year
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NewsFear of price rises and shortages without action
Price increases and potential shortages loom if the government and retailers don’t provide support, UK vegetable growers warn
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NewsBelgian potato suppliers eye UK market opportunities
Warnez and The Potato Chef think they can offer something different with their niche varieties and innovative NPD
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FeaturesKeep ‘em peeled: a round-up of April Fools’ day produce pranks
Dole, Eosta, Florette, Del Monte and a whole bunch of Dutch companies put some serious effort into this year’s silliness
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NewsSo far, so good, for Greek stonefruit
Greek stonefruit growers hope for a continuation of the current favourable weather conditions, as the crucial flowering period gets underway
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NewsFrutas de Chile presents roadmap for growth to new agriculture minister
Plan sets out six key measures to help sector reach exports of US$10bn by 2030
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NewsAustralian horticulture industry calls on retailers to respond to price increase requests
NFF Horticulture Council open letter urges supermarkets to provide certainty as costs rise for growers
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NewsIFPA A-NZ briefing provides Middle East management guidance
Geopolitical-risk expert Duncan Hains shares crisis management tools with the Australasian fresh produce industry
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NewsUnilever merges food business with McCormick
Merger will create ‘scaled, global powerhouse of flavour’ with revenues of $20 billion and portfolio of household food brands with vast produce buying power
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NewsFirst South African citrus forecast points to continued growth
Another record season is on the cards for South African citrus exporters despite the current turmoil across the world
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NewsHSBC UK widens access to Sustainable Farming Pathway
Scheme offers disounted loan arrangement fees to help transition to sustainable farming
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NewsFrench supplier Lagache targets European neighbours with new exports division
Lagache FreshCo will focus on supplying the UK and several other European markets, led by former BelOrta sales and marketing director Jo Lambrecht
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NewsEaster 4p veg deals criticised as growers face sharp cost increases
Retailer promotions will ‘warp’ price of food in consumer minds, say growers, who face millions in additional standing charges as of today
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NewsZespri wins Italian award for home compostable label
Kiwifruit supplier picks up annual prize for its innovative use of Sinclair’s T55 home compostable stickers
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NewsKissabel kicks off Southern Hemisphere campaign after record European season
Sales and consumer communications activities are already underway in several countries
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NewsCalifornia Valencia orange crop pegged at 17mn cartons
Production survey records higher fruit set and bigger sizes for 2025/26
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NewsAustralian government defers export cost recovery increases
Phased transition was originally set to commence from 1 July 2026, pushing costs up for exporters
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NewsNew project to tackle Australia’s A$2.5bn food waste losess
National on-farm trials to measure where losses occur, find ways to lift utilisation and identify commercially viable pathways for surplus