All Production & Trade articles – Page 581
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ArticleChilean citrus exports hit new record
After a faltering start, the season hit its stride with strong demand driving sales in the US market
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ArticleSouthern Produce battles back
While 2018 was "tough" for the sweet potato industry, Southern Produce is looking to the future
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ArticleMexico courts Chinese investment
The government is seeking to develop production of high value vegetables like okra for export to China and other markets
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ArticleChilean storm losses “to hit US$200m”
Fruit producer association Fedefruta says an area of 30,000ha was affected by this week’s storms
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ArticlePhilippine bananas seek security
The banana industry is seeking alternatives as tariffs in major markets add strain to growers amidst competition
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ArticleIndian pomegranate prospects dry
A drought in the state of Maharashtra has affected more than 60 per cent of the growing area
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ArticleJupiter expands with 'major' South African acquisition
Shropshire-based grower and trader Jupiter Group has purchased the majority share in RSA company Bonaire
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ArticleSoil Association raises organic standards
New easier to use format will make route to certification simpler, while clearer for the public to understand
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ArticleChile hails improved access to Indonesia
After more than eight years of negotiations, Chilean fruit will be permitted to enter the country through the Port of Jakarta
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ArticleChile assesses impact of storms
Asoex said it hopes to have a full evaluation of the crop damage by next week
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ArticlePacific worker limit increased in NZ
Ahead of the fruit harvest season, the New Zealand government has upped seasonal worker numbers
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ArticleChiquita highlights sustainability efforts
To tie in with America Recycles Day, group shines light on efforts to minimise food waste and promote sustainability
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ArticleJapan/China start food safety talks
Japan and China have agreed to start regular talks on food safety in a bid to ease Chinese import restrictions
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ArticleDR looks to increase pineapple exports
The fruit is one of several products identified by the government with good potential
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ArticleKorean governments say it with produce
A delivery of mandarins from Seoul to North Korea is latest gesture of goodwill
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ArticleSeeka raises capital to fund expansion
Through a new capital raising strategy Seeka plans to gather NZ$50m (US$33m) to pay debts and fund growth
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ArticleVeg gangmaster refused licence
Lobina Azeem has licence refused after it was deemed her father, who breached standards in supplying veg labour, had too much influence
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ArticleA glass act
Ageing structures and a high initial cost of investment have slowed the uptake of renewable technologies by UK glasshouse growers, but an AHDB sustainability project is trying to spread Dutch knowhow in a bid to save energy and optimise production
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ArticleMexico counts cost of avocado strike
Walkout by Michoacán producers is costing the industry US$4.3m a day, says Apeam
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ArticleJo Johnson warns of fresh food access
Transport minister resigned on Friday saying Britain could not guarantee access to fresh food in no-deal Brexit scenario