All Production & Trade articles – Page 7
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NewsCMI Orchards apple season launches with production growth
A strong crop set to support CMI’s consumer marketing programmes
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NewsFrench heatwaves exacerbate drought conditions
Farmers are in survival mode across much of France, as heatwaves and drought continue to hamper production, with low harvests anticipated as a result
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NewsDrought expected to shrink English potato yields
Heatwaves and drought conditions are likely to reduce yields and tuber size of the English potato crop, while Scotland could still see average harvest due to higher rainfall
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NewsOppy extends Happy Berry brand to premium blueberries
North American fresh produce group Oppy is extending its consumer-facing Happy Berry brand into blueberries for the first time
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NewsOddbox rescues 6,000 sunburnt caulis after retailer rejections
Veg box company is seeing increased demand for its buying services as pest damage, cosmetic defects and crop flushes caused by heatwaves leave growers without a market
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NewsStaay offers alternative to traditional iceberg lettuce
Extreme summer conditions across Europe are putting pressure on iceberg lettuce supplies, but Staay Food Group believes it has the perfect substitute
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NewsTighter EU pesticide rules will push up prices, study warns
The Joint Research Centre said lowering MRLs on imported food could lead to higher prices of citrus, grapes and other products
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NewsGlobal Grape Group reports on progress on its first statistical report
initiative seeks to integrate industry data to strengthen decision-making and boost table grape consumption
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NewsStrong winds hit up to 1,500ha of banana production in Magdalena
Weather event threatens livelihood of up to 700 familes, Asbama says
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NewsLloyds joins banks offering financial support for drought-hit UK farmers
The UK’s largest lenders to the agricultural sector joins NatWest in offering a range of tailored measures to farmers and growers amid challenging conditions
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NewsHomegrown produce could provide £1.9bn boost to British farms
Green Alliance analysis urges forthcoming Horticulture Sector Growth Plan to deliver support for domestic growth
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NewsBritish Berry Growers calls for government support with water resilience
Industry body calls for investment in water infrastructure and reforms to reservoir planning and abstraction, as growers face consecutive heatwaves and drought
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NewsGenetic alteration may help tomatoes grow in the cold
Researchers have identified a genetic system that synchronises flower development and fruit formation in tomatoes, with hopes for varieties that can withstand extreme temperatures
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NewsColombia sees big jump in fruit exports to UK
Increasingly diversified export basket driving new opportunities for growth
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ArticleZespri leaders visit Vietnam to explore growth potential
CEO Jason Te Brake leads high-level delegation to one of kiwifruit marketer’s fastest-developing markets
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ArticleAsia Fruit Logistica 2026 set to raise the bar
Asia’s premier fresh produce show returns with enhanced buyer programme, new FreshTech platform and a jam-packed content agenda
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AdvertorialChengxin Zhiyuan takes stake in Shanghai Dong*Zhan to drive lower-tier market growth
The alliance bridges Chengxin Zhiyuan’s extensive nationwide retail footprint with Shanghai Dong*Zhan’s specialised cross-border logistics and global sourcing network
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NewsAustralian horticulture opens new channels into China’s tier-two cities with trade mission
Nine peak industry bodies and nine leading exporters complete an eight-day, four-city programme backed by Austrade’s Accessing New Markets Initiative
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NewsPremiumisation ‘key’ to Moroccan tomato sector’s future
Speakers ranging from trade experts to plant breeders explored the main challenges, opportunities and lessons for Morocco’s tomato industry as it targets export growth
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PodcastsAre droughts and crop shortages the new normal?
In the latest FPJ podcast, Nina, Fred and Julia discuss if, and how, the fresh produce sector can adapt as the UK faces its fifth heatwave and multiple crop shortages