All Production & Trade articles – Page 66
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NewsDefra SFI decision ‘risks organic sector’
Organic farming body says government move to halt SFI applications threatens domestic supply of sustainable food
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NewsNFU furious after Defra pulls SFI scheme
Defra delivers ”another shattering blow” to farmers with sudden closure of SFI applications, says NFU
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NewsAvocados “unfairly scapegoated”, says WAO
World Avocado Organisation responds to UK gardener Alan Titchmarsh’s interview in The Times, where he expressed concerns over the fruit’s environmental impact
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NewsRockit launches new marketing platform ahead of strong 2025 season
New Zealand snack-sized apple marketer prepares to export over 230mn apples this season
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NewsSouth African avocados due in Europe this week
Excellent season with the potential for a record export crop is on the cards for South Africa this year
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NewsDefra discussion on plant health fee hike bears little fruit
Comment: Mike Parr, CEO UK & Ireland of perishable logistics giant PML Seafrigo, wonders whether Defra will heed industry concerns on plant health fee hike and give AOS green light
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NewsTrade responds to Titchmarsh avocado claims
Celebrity gardener’s calls to boycott the fruit are misguided according to industry association
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NewsChilean exporters set sights on Vietnamese market
Kiwifruit and blueberries next products in line to secure market access
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NewsSummerland Varieties plans global launch for new apple brands
Snowflake is already sold by a number of retailers in Canada, with production of ‘tri-coloured’ Sunpunch apples due to expand
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NewsItaueira and MBR Company join forces in Mideast export push
Together they will export Rei melons to GCC countries
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NewsRecord Q1 revenue for Mission Produce
Steve Barnard says avocado specialist is “pleased” with first quarter results, achieved despite supply challenges in Mexico
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NewsVietnam’s fresh produce exports to China plunge 43 per cent
News tied to China’s increased requirements on durian imports
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NewsT&G welcomes successful judgement protecting its IP rights under China’s new Seed Law
New verdict upholds earlier ruling against the unlawful cultivation and selling of Envy apple plant material and fruit
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NewsIndustry concern grows over proposed plant health fee hikes
FPC urges Defra to reconsider its approach and find alternative solutions
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NewsMorocco and France to sign deal to ensure fair tomato competition
The two countries are reportedly close to reaching a bilateral agreement to guarantee fair competition on the French tomato market following a spate of violent attacks on trucks carrying Moroccan produce
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NewsColombian physalis exports keep on growing
Shipments exceeded US$40mn for the first time last year
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NewsEU set to extend CBS measures on South African citrus
The South African department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development says the EU will extend its citrus black spot measures on the country’s citrus for another three years
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FeaturesAre we seeing a structural shift in orange juice production?
The global orange juice sector is undergoing profound changes
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NewsBig week ahead for South African citrus
Several developments in South Africa this week will be crucial for the country’s citrus industry
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NewsBelgian strawberry suppliers mark start of new season
The strawberry campaign is kicking off in Belgium, with the first sale of the season by BelOrta growers Colembie and Colemberry, and a day of activities planned by Hoogstraten