All Production & Trade articles – Page 541
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ArticleChilean kiwis move north due to PSA disease
Plantations added in north and removed in south as producers seek out areas less affected by deadly bacteria
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ArticleYoung farmers group ditch "boozy" weekend
The National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs indefinitely ended their annual convention following "poor behaviour"
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ArticleIran reeling from Trump effect
US president Donald Trump’s abandonment of the Iran nuclear deal, one of his predecessors’ key achievements, looks set to isolate the country once more
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ArticleSunshine heats up chillis
Watch out for extra-hot British-grown Carolina Reapers this summer as plenty of sun raises the temperature
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ArticleAldi 'lowers brassica specs' as heatwave continues
Supermarket drops weight requirements on pre-pack broccoli but growers want further reductions from retailers
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ArticlePotato area third-lowest on record
The number of plantings has dropped three per cent as a result of extreme weather in 2018
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ArticleNew force in Australian berries
Industry associations join forces to provide members with one voice
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ArticleLack of alternatives a concern for Italy
Comment: The country's lack of market access could frustrate apple producers even more as volumes recover this season
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ArticleLEAF appoints experienced business developer
Environmental standards body brings in Clare Mike from Kanes Foods in bid to spread sustainable practice in food and farming
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ArticleFarmers feel financial effects of drought
Having battled with a record dry spell, farmers now face harsh financial losses with funding hard to come by
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ArticleBelOrta marks 25 years on the vine
The Belgian cooperative organised a celebration this week to commemorate 25 years since vine tomatoes were first supplied at the auction
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ArticleScientists identify TR4-resistant bananas
A team of researchers working in the Netherlands has apparently found cultivars that might eventually replace Cavendish
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ArticleWonky veg scheme crowdfunds 500k
Oddbox raised £520,000 in a bid to expand from their South London customer base
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ArticleAC Goatham forks out for 58 forklifts
The Kent-based apple grower is expanding its capacity to keep up with new orchard growth
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ArticleTop Eden plots pitaya progress
The Israeli breeder and producer is continuing to invest in new pitaya varieties, as it seeks to achieve steady supplies throughout the season
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ArticleUK kids unsure about origins of their fruit
A survey by juice brand Honest Kids shows a large proportion of Britain's children don't know where a variety of fruit comes from
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ArticleTough second quarter for Del Monte
Factors including port congestion, weather and lower banana prices take their toll as fresh produce group records Q2 net loss
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ArticleAustralian avocados showcased in Malaysia
Promotional event presents a fresh, modern image of Australian avocados in accordance with multi-year project
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ArticleNew VP for The Fresh Connection
The California-based company has appointed a new vice president of sales covering the Americas
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ArticleCabbage import lift to Japan
The unit price for certain fruits fell slightly while volumes of fresh cabbage spiked from January to June