All Production & Trade articles – Page 670
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ArticleSainsbury's stresses power of marketing
Supermarket's Alec Kyriakides tells Veg Summit that upbeat messages about veg are key to consumption growth
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ArticleSecond fire strikes Rucaray packhouse
After finding no obvious sign of how the blaze started police believe it could have been deliberate
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VideoWatch: Gove pledges to protect soil
Defra secretary Michael Gove on the importance of incentivising growers to protect soil at the launch of the Sustainable Soils Alliance
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ArticleTesco signs NFU Fruit & Veg Pledge
Retailer has become the first of the big four to pledge long-term stability and support for British fresh produce sector
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ArticleAustralian blueberries added to priority list
Chinese access moves a step closer, with selected stonefruit categories and mainland apples next in line
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ArticleFruitnet receives special journalism award
Publisher presented with special prize at annual ceremony held by the Spanish journalists' association APEA
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ArticleRSA suspends citrus exports to EU
South Africa’s Citrus Growers’ Association has announced the suspension of citrus exports to the European Union for the rest of the season
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ArticleMoscow boosts veg independence
Russia’s embargo on EU, US and other food imports was seen by the authorities as a chance to reduce its dependence, but few expected such rapid progress
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ArticleStrong supply drives down potato prices
Increases in planted area are depressing the market but small and premium varieties continue to enjoy solid sales growth
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ArticleFrance set for strong kiwifruit season
Global indicators point to a roaring start to the French deal, as undersupplied markets clamour for kiwifruit
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ArticleChile and Spain join forces for blueberry campaign
If successful, the campaign could serve as a blueprint for further joint promotions in other European countries
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ArticlePBGEA appeals for government help
The Philippine banana association is calling for government action to lift trade barriers in Japan and Korea
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ArticleApple Day draws appreciation
Social media users mark annual celebration with a series of tweets
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ArticleFlorida growers thrown 'lifeline'
Citrus emergency loan programme could offer much-needed assistance to growers hit by Hurricane Irma
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ArticleKent fruit firm wins planning battle
Salmans Farm has been given permission for permanent polytunnels despite local opposition
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ArticleRetailers ‘react positively’ to British apple campaign
Supermarkets and online retailers like new logo and marketing, English Apples and Pears reports at promotional event
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ArticleMUSA project launches in Tenerife
The first meeting of the EU-sponsored project to find alternative IPM strategies for ACP banana producers was recently held in Tenerife
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ArticleFrance proposes food pricing change
In an attempt to help farmers facing a squeeze on prices, the French government is proposing that food prices be set according to producers’ costs
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ArticleMushroom firm goes into administration
Button Farm Mushrooms in County Armagh struggled to trade profitably due to loss of key customer and rising raw material costs
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ArticleArgentina refines blues strategy
The county is switching from air to sea shipments to the US this season in order to ensure a steadier supply