All Production & Trade articles – Page 60
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NewsProspects high for Pink Lady this apple campaign
While total apple volumes from Europe are down this season, Pink Lady expects production to grow by 5 per cent, with quality set to maintain the brand’s high standards
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NewsZespri trials Italian red kiwifruit in Belgium
Having established production of RubyRed in Italy, New Zealand-based company seizes opportunity to test market in Europe
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NewsFepex welcomes EU ruling on Western Saharan produce
ECJ decision excludes fruit and vegetable production from the region from Morocco’s Association Agreement with the EU
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NewsPortugal’s Rocha pear crop will be lower than forecast
National assocation of producers says production will be less than half potential volume for third successive year
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NewsChile braced for 59 per cent hike in cherry exports in 2024/25
Shipments set to achieve a new record due to surge in new plantings
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NewsOlympic Food Group changes name to Fruitful Ventures
Group aims to convey ‘adventurous’ character and distinguish own identity from that of its subsidiaries, which include Olympic Fruit
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NewsColombia’s largest banana exporter excited about new port
Much-awaited opening of Puerto Antioquia in north of country also represents watershed moment for exports of avocados, mangoes and plantains
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NewsEosta switches to seafreight for Peruvian Ataulfo mangoes
The delicate Ataulfo mango, previously only transported by air from Peru, is now available by sea, according to Dutch organics distributor Eosta
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NewsDutch veg growers aim to be chemical-free by 2026
Growers United, Harvest House, Oxin Growers, The Greenery, and Zon oversee trial projects to explore alternative production methods
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NewsSouth African raisin production to top 100,000 tonnes
This season’s output is forecast to be 150 per cent bigger than a decade ago, industry body Raisins South Africa has revealed
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NewsFresh Inset and Janssen PMP in Vidre+ partnership
The companies initially worked together to evaluate the technology for post-harvest storage and fresh produce transportation
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NewsSoluna apple shows promise in Asia, as production expands
The first batch of Soluna apples grown in Europe is expected to be exported to Asia this year, while Australian volumes are forecast to grow by 15 per cent, as momentum builds for the brand in the region
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NewsSouth African grape volumes continue steady rise
SATI’s first forecast of new season backed by new research which suggests country’s grape variety mix remains in tune with market demand
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NewsItaly expects as pear production more than doubles
The head of marketing consortium Opera La Pera explains why Italy’s pear business is quietly confident of a return to better days
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NewsNew report encourages North African exporters to look east
Fresh produce suppliers in Morocco and Egypt may find more opportunity to grow sales in eastern Europe, says report
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NewsFrutas de Chile assesses impact of US port strike
Some 580 containers of fruit – mainly – are believed to be heading for the US East Coast
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NewsCraigmore finalises purchase of Mr Apple orchards
Sale set to increase Craigmore’s apple portfolio to almost 700ha
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NewsHuntapac becomes LEAF’s 41st Demonstration Farm
Vegetable producer chosen for its “long-standing commitment to innovative, climate-positive approaches across its entire operation”
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NewsBudget tops agenda as NFU Cymru meets First Minister
Welsh union stresses importance of adequate funding for farmers at meeting with new government heads
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NewsBelgian Conference pear primed for growth
With good quality expected this season, hopes are high for the Belgian Conference pear on Asian markets, with Thailand recently opening up, while airfreighted vegetables continue to find a place on the market