All Production & Trade articles – Page 683
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ArticleRed Tractor could be Brexit ‘selling point’
British provenance and quality mark could be used as a unique selling point for UK products in post-Brexit trade deals
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ArticleMBG Marketing goes global
Blueberry cooperative makes strategic move to grow global product portfolio in cooperation with Naturipe Value Added Foods
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ArticleReferendum for NZ kiwi growers
Advocacy body urges growers to show their level of support for compulsory export levy
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ArticleBritish Growers push Leadsom for labour commitment
CEO Jack Ward welcomes farming minister’s commitment to innovation and productivity but stresses need for “urgent solution to labour shortage”
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ArticleIndian exports return to five-year norm
Indian fresh produce export volumes return to pre-2015 levels and suggest diversification within the fruit category
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ArticleSpanish exports break €12bn barrier
Despite reaching a new record, there are concerns that export growth is failing to keep pace with import growth
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ArticleChile becomes top supplier to China
A 23 per cent rise in fruit exports to the Chinese market put Chile in poll position last year
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ArticleAussies aim to boost fresh reputation in Asia
Horticulture Innovation Australia has announced a A$16.5m strategy to improve fresh fruit, vegetable and nut exports
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ArticleFarming delivers 7:1 returns to economy, report reveals
Agriculture delivers £7.40 back to British economy for every £1 invested, according to new study announced at NFU Conference
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ArticleLeadsom vows to uphold food standards in US deal
Farming minister promises not to ’undermine’ food safety standards as UK looks to boost trade with non-EU partners
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ArticleFairtrade targets fruit buyers
Certification schemes such as Fairtrade Foundation have new value as consumers now expect produce to meet ethical, as well as environmental standards
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ArticleNFU piles pressure on government over EU market access
Meurig Raymond uses NFU Conference speech to urge Andrea Leadsom to prioritise EU trade deals over access to new global markets
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ArticleOrganic sales growth is ‘accelerating’
The organic market has grown by an ‘exceptional’ 7.1 per cent thanks to bigger retail ranges and double-digit produce sales growth
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ArticleDiversification drives "excellent" Del Monte result
Yearly net income soars for fresh produce giant despite lower sales
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ArticleBrazil opens up to Belgian pears
Belgian pears have won access to the Brazilian market, with a nationwide marketing campaign set to support their entry
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ArticleSpain launches inquiry into veg price falls
Grower unions accuse retailers of deliberately provoking price crashes during last month’s production shortage
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ArticleAlternative sources need support
Southern Europe’s cold snap forced importers to turn to North Africa for many vegetables, but better preparation is essential if future shortages are to be avoided
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ArticleEuropean retailers reacted ‘more quickly’ to shortages
Raising prices on affected lines sooner would have prevented gaps on UK retail shelves, some suppliers have claimed
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ArticleFormer Tesco Asia manager joins Richard Hochfeld
Martin O’Sullivan has joined Kent fruit supplier as director of business development after heading up Tesco’s fresh food sourcing in Asia
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ArticleFlorette explores new avenues
Salad brand launches products into home-smoothie and beetroot markets following Axgro Foods acquisition