All Production & Trade articles – Page 686
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AnalysisWhy have avocados become so popular?
Fruitnet was invited to answer that question this week on the BBC show Talking Business with Aaron Heslehurst
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ArticleSunFed expands Texas operations
The plan is part of the Arizona-based supplier’s strategy to move into year-round supply
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ArticleAsian interest for Australian almonds
South East Asia presents growth opportunities to suppliers over successful 2016/17 campaign
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ArticleNW cherries in for bumper crop
With a bumper cherry crop on the cards for the US Northwest industry, growers are scrambling to get enough fruit pickers
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ArticleConsumers in the UAE want local
Local production is enjoying a lift in demand thanks to its new perception by consumers, aided by sustainable farming practices, new technologies and governmental support
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ArticleBerry prices 'could soar' over labour fears
Major new report spells out the dangers of falling production and skyrocketing prices if a new labour scheme is not introduced
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ArticleQatar looking stable despite ban
The tiny Gulf nation may be highly reliant on food imports, not least via its border with Saudi Arabia, but multiple alternatives are keeping shelves full
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ArticleMDS open for more member companies
Produce grad scheme is looking for more member companies as it unveils expansion plans and new training format
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ArticleTesco launches 100 per cent fruit lolly
Watermelon ice lolly said to be a first, as fruit and salad fly off the shelves during the June heatwave
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ArticleHot weather ‘likely to cause broccoli shortages’
Recent hot weather set to dent volumes, particularly in broccoli, New Covent Garden Market supplier expects
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ArticleTesco don't fear the reaper
Supermarket reports doubling of availability of Carolina Reaper chilli pepper as hot weather brings early season start
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ArticleRooting for convenience
Carrot and parsnip growers are looking to tap into modern consumer trends to help grow a mature category
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ArticleCherries suffer sales slump
A decline in frequency of purchase has hurt the British cherry market, but volumes are looking good for the season ahead
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ArticleSpecial report: Going Dutch
From premium brands to direct supply contracts to retailers, businesses in the Netherlands are preparing for a new era of trading relationships with the UK. Nina Pullman went to visit
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ArticleInterview: Union Jack
British Growers has been expanding its sphere of influence under the direction of Jack Ward, who believes the industry is on the cusp of further growth. Michael Barker went to meet him
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ArticleUS green light for Ecuadorean pitahaya
Aphis to allow imports of yellow pitahaya from Ecuador under a systems approach
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ArticlePort of LA renews Chilean fruit terminal lease
The Port of Los Angeles will continue to be the West Coast gateway for Chilean fruit arriving in the US
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ArticleDurian deodorant tackles fruit odour
Researchers at a university in Thailand have produced a coating for durian to keep it fresher and odour-free for longer
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ArticleIG International launches new apple offer
Fresh cut product with a twist hits retail shelves across Mumbai this month
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ArticleNT declared banana freckle-free
Australia’s Northern Territory has been declared free of the banana disease after a four-year ban on growing the fruit