All Production & Trade articles – Page 6
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NewsNew 21-day UK-China shipping route to open in autumn
A new route linking six major Chinese ports with Felixstowe will use the Northern Sea Route through the Arctic to significantly cut transit time for time-sensitive goods
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NewsZespri forecasts strong grower returns for 2026 season
SunGold and RubyRed per-hectare returns tipped to reach record levels
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NewsCamposol supports new berry brand with strong early shipments
Company’s Peruvian blueberry exports to China have increased sixfold over the first seven weeks of the season
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NewsLove British Food partners with Red Tractor
Tie-up aims to combine the reach of both networks ahead of British Food Fortnight to boost support for homegrown produce across both consumers and industry
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NewsStudy identifies tomato ‘golden hour’ for water
Researchers believe an early-morning surge in stomatal activity may be key to developing crops tolerant to heatwaves and drought
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NewsDrought causing ’most challenging season ever’ for British onions
Tight supply, smaller sizes and lower quality expected after crops mature early in East Anglia
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NewsSpain leans on non-EU countries for fresh produce imports
Spain imported 2.2mn tonnes of fresh produce worth €2.656bn between January and May 2026, with Morocco leading non-EU suppliers
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NewsCameroon sees July surge in banana exports
Last month, Cameroon’s banana exports rose by an impressive 34 per cent compared with July 2025, with more than 20,000 tonnes shipped
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NewsSouth Africa celebrates India citrus deal
A breakthrough agreement between India and South Africa on fruit fly cold treatments for citrus has been welcomed by the industry
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NewsUS growers feel the squeeze from rising imports
AFBF study says imports are increasingly filling the gap left by shrinking local production in the face of mounting economic pressures
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NewsFedefruta calls for more investment in water infrastructure
Federation president Víctor Catán said the country had built just two reservoirs in 25 years
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NewsPinnacle Fresh launches Citrus Moon
Following the success of its Dracula Citrus brand, the Australian citrus marketer will enter China and Taiwan this season with a new brand
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Special edition offers a full Asia Fruit Logistica breakdown including extensive exhibitor preview, Asiafruit Knowledge Centre programme overview and pre-show highlights
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NewsAsia Fruit Logistica 2026 exhibitor preview: Australasia
Australia and New Zealand remain key suppliers to the Asia market for premium fresh produce across an array of categories. This year will see exhibitors from the region showcasing local industries, brands, marketing efforts and company restructures all aimed at serving Asia’s thriving markets
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NewsGovernment must simplify reservoir rules, says CAAV
Planning regulations remains significant barrier, say association, despite £15mn water investment
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NewsRecord EU citrus imports put mounting pressure on Spanish producers
Volumes up almost 15 per cent year-on-year, with South Africa, Turkey, and Egypt leading the charge
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NewsEgypt says yes to Peruvian blueberries
Egypt’s strategic location could serve as a gateway to other markets North Africa and the Middle East
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CommentComment: Why ports matter more to fresh produce than we think
From inspection times to storage, the period between vessel arrival and inland distribution can make or break the shelf-life of fresh produce
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NewsHeatwaves make British blackberries sweeter than ever
Growers say 2026 could be the sweetest year ever, but renew calls for urgent water support
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NewsAndy Burnham visits potato farm to announce new drought funding
The PM joined farming minister Stephen Morgan and NFU president Tom Bradshaw at Cornish grower FG Pryor & Son to announce new support for farmers, including £15mn for reservoirs