All Production & Trade articles – Page 5
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NewsNew Zealand avocados find growth in Asia
Australia remains New Zealand’s top export market, but diversification efforts are paying off
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NewsPotatoes and onions take over Australian high school classrooms
New project aims to help young people better understand food production systems
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NewsSingapore to invest S$70mn to boost local farm output
Second instalment of the Agri-Food Cluster Transformation Fund to support projects that increase capacity and capability in local production
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NewsUK-EU SPS deal ‘expected by mid-2027’
Government has urged businesses to start preparing for the change
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NewsDole UK trial achieves 28 per cent yield boost using advanced covers
Trial shows thermal reduction covers and continuous bee activity monitoring deliver yield, quality and environmental improvements
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NewsRain mars start of Plus Berries’ 2026 blueberry campaign
Despite the wet conditions, the company said it would maintain its usual standards of firmness and quality
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FeaturesFruitnet Berry Congress still the best place to track innovation in berries
Conference and networking event brings business leaders together to discuss better products, stronger supply chains, and new market trends
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NewsRoad transport dominates Spanish fresh produce exports
Trucks transported 12.6m tonnes of Spanish fruit and vegetables in 2025, maintaining the same 95 per cent share as the previous year
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NewsAldi targets more long-term agreements with British growers
Discounter commits to securing half of domestic produce through multi-year deals by 2027 as UK growers face mounting pressures
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NewsAgri-food is the top sector for seasonal worker abuse, report finds
New analysis has found the global agri-food sector saw most alleged instances of abuse against seasonal workers with UK retailers among 600 major employers linked to cases
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NewsEntries open for Carbon Farmer of the Year
The Farm Carbon Toolkit and HSBC competition is looking to identify and reward a pioneering farm business that is working to reduce emissions, use new technology or inspire others
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NewsGulf chaos continues as Lebanon under fire
The US-Israeli war on Iran has created an unpredictable situation across the Middle East, with ports and airports temporarily closing and vessels remaining stranded
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NewsEU reinforces position as Spain’s top fruit and vegetable market
Exports to the trading bloc accounted for 84 per cent of Spain’s total export volume and 82 per cent in value last year
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NewsShipping freeze strands fresh produce at Indian ports
Hundreds of containers bound for the Middle East are stuck at Indian terminals
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NewsUnlocking trade intelligence for Australian horticulture
Investment into high quality trade data to empower decision-making for industry
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NewsFresh Forward celebrates exceptional growth of Bachata strawberry
Fresh Forward’s Bachata strawberry programme is expanding into new regions, with production ramping up significantly for the 2026/27 season to meet rising demand
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FeaturesFemale berry leaders share tips for success in ‘male-dominated’ industry
Senior female figures from Haygrove, Angus Soft Fruits and Driscoll’s are joining the International Women’s Day 2026 campaign to raise up other women
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NewsTesco secures 60 per cent more UK asparagus
Warmer temperatures and new production techniques have enabled one grower to bring forward start of season by six weeks
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FeaturesEgyptian berry exporter is ready for growth
Fresh All Green chairman says its attention to detail has helped position the exporter as a dependable fruit supplier
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NewsSouth African avocado campaign begins in UK and Europe
First shipments reach UK and Europe as South Africa forecasts 22mn-carton season, up 16 per cent year-on-year