All Production & Trade articles – Page 490
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ArticleIrish mushrooms brace for Brexit
It’s no secret that Ireland’s mushroom industry has been suffering since the EU referendum, but rather than looking to new markets, Irish producers are taking steps to ensure UK exports stay cost-effective
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ArticleWinning with waste
Ben Whitehead thinks he can help make a big difference with his little packets of rescued fruit and veg crisps. Fred Searle talks to the founder of Spare Snacks about what’s wrong with our food system and how sustainable brands can help change it
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ArticleZero-tariff Brexit raises questions
Brexit uncertainty is hitting new levels after the UK government's suggestion it could impose zero tariffs on most fruit and vegetable imports
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ArticleRecord citrus crop once more
Southern Africa’s citrus export crop will be marginally higher this year compared with 2018
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ArticleAutomate to accumulate
AHDB SmartHort conference hears that collaboration will be key to future technological transformation
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ArticleTrade bodies slam late tariff announcement
Government decision to announce tariff details just two weeks before Brexit derided as 'disgraceful' and 'appalling' by industry bodies
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AnalysisSlowdown, what slowdown?
China's 2018 fresh fruit imports are up 36 per cent over the prior year, despite the country's slowing economic growth
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ArticleRoyals ready to roll
After a horrendous 2018 season, Jersey Royal growers are keen for a big season, with perfect conditions and new technology boosting the island’s production
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ArticleAgrial completes Angflor buyout
Florette owner acquires full ownership of Essex-based salad-growing operation after buying out partner Jepco
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ArticleGAC buys two European salad facilities
The factories in Switzerland and Italy will boost the company’s international expansion strategy
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ArticleMexican tomato decision 'threatens jobs'
US employers are being 'harmed' by the decision to limit Mexican tomatoes
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ArticleSan Miguel creates BEE partnership in RSA
Workers will own a 30 per cent stake in the US$14m company Thudana Citrus
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ArticleUK sets out no-deal Brexit trade plan
Fruit and vegetables among the 87 per cent of products that will have tariff-free access
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ArticleCalifornia citrus shipments take a hit
Citrus growers feel the physical heat of summer weather alongside the metaphorical heat of the Trump presidency
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ArticlePosy ready for export
Early-season New Zealand-bred apple specifically tailored to Asian markets
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ArticleDrones to aid in tree counts
Images taken using drone technology can accurately find and count citrus trees
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ArticleFirst British asparagus arrives at M&S
Wye Valley grower John Chinn continues to deliver UK's earliest product as M&S forecasts major uplift in British asparagus sales this year
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ArticleBurgesses take full ownership of Produce World
Company says it has "gone back to its roots" after buying out all minority shareholders
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ArticleGrasses ‘can help grow healthier blueberries’
Intercropping with grasses an effective and sustainable alternative to chemical treatments for maximising yield and antioxidant content
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ArticleChiquita officially opens new Europe HQ
Company's European head office was relocated from Rolle to Etoy in the Swiss canton of Vaud last summer