All Production & Trade articles – Page 6
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NewsChina strengthens pesticide practices to meet export standards
Pesticide use has declined in eight consecutive years as industry works to meet standards of key export markets
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NewsEating more fruit and veg could cut household food bills
Increasing intake of fruit and veg to five-a-day while cutting back on meat and confectionery could help Brits save £550 a year, new research has found
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NewsBritish asparagus season officially begins
Growers report high-quality crop despite the rain at the start of the year
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News‘Peel or no peel’: Influencers help McCain to educate around regen
Potato brand is releasing a spoof on a popular TV quiz show to help raise awareness of regenerative farming
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NewsUnifrutti unveils Sicilian citrus acquisition
The purchase of the Fondaco Nuovo operation, specialising in Tarocco blood oranges, strengthens Unifrutti’s dual-hemisphere supply model
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NewsPotential fuel hikes threaten South Africa’s citrus export season
CGA has expressed concern over impending fuel price hikes and additional container surcharges linked to Middle East hostilities
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NewsChile curbs grape exports to US
Production issues and a greater focus on European market dent shipment volumes to US in first quarter of 2026
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NewsAFTPP funding a “strategic catalyst” for US blueberry industry
Grant will help the industry expand its presence in high-growth regions and forge partnerships with importers, distributors and retailers worldwide
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NewsEcuadorean banana sector calls for curfew exemption
Banana and shrimp industries ask government to include exceptions in the latest curfew to prevent production from grinding to a halt
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NewsFresh Produce India delivers healthy insights
Strength of the Indian market and growth prospects for both local and international fresh produce companies highlighted across packed programme
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AnalysisAnalysis: Significant shift in Korea’s citrus imports reveals new opportunities for brands
Hyojun Kim shares an overview of Korea’s citrus market following a surge in imports of Californian mandarins this year, noting clear lack of brand leadership in the category
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NewsHottest March on record brings on “fast and short” California cherry season
Despite the early start and the short shipping window, industry says crop is much improved on problematic 2025 harvest
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FeaturesOrsero to manage Madagascan lychee exports
Orsero Group has been named as one of two exclusive operators of Madagascan lychee exports for the key European market
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NewsChilean suppliers form BabyPlum Club for premium plums
Eight of the country’s leading fruit companies join forces to grow and sell varieties bred by Spain’s Ibergen Frutales
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NewsMacfrut promotes tropical import potential
Colombia sets out ambition to grow mango exports, while Dominican Republic and Peru underline their commitment to European market
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NewsCo-op first to switch to homegrown strawberries
For the fourth season running, Co-op says it is the first UK retailer to move to exclusively domestically produced strawberries
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NewsVitacress relaunches Steve’s Leaves salad brand
Baby leaf salad brand has relaunched into Waitrose and Ocado with fresh look focused on outdoor heritage and sustainability credentials
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NewsUK Packaging Pact goes beyond plastic
As the issue of waste continues to overwhelm local systems, the UK Packaging Pact aims to transform the whole UK packaging system into a sustainable operation through coordinated action
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FeaturesCherry Blossom Festival builds excitement as Picota season approaches
Michael Barker reports on the latest efforts to market Picota cherries and celebrate the beauty of Spain’s Jerte Valley
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NewsIPD virtual event to connect European buyers with global suppliers
The German initiative promoting imports from developing countries will showcase avocados, mangoes, pitahayas, pineapples and other products