All Production & Trade articles – Page 71
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NewsFresca reports third year of sales growth
The fresh produce group reports robust sales growth as it marks its 150th anniversary
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NewsSpanish consumers go nuts for almonds
Consumption grew 32.6 per cent in 2023 as Spain consolidates position as second biggest global exporter
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NewsPeru’s agricultural exports could surpass Chile’s by 2027
Peruvian exports grew by an average of 10.1 per cent a year over past decade compared with 2.4 per cent growth in Chile, Midagri says
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NewsValue of Brazilian fruit exports grows despite lower volumes
Exports to August up in value but down in volume due to production issues caused by adverse weather
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NewsNew inspiration needed to boost citrus sales, says Dutch buyer
Fresh ideas and forward planning essential to revive category, says Gijsbert van Leeuwen, head of sourcing at Dutch importer Olympic Fruit
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NewsFarming industry writes to Chancellor amid fears of inheritance tax changes
The proposed changes to inheritance tax could jeopardise UK farming businesses if implemented
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NewsJanine Luten to step down as head of GroentenFruit Huis
Dutch trade association reveals director of public affairs Richard Schouten will take over as its new general manager
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NewsAsiafruit Knowledge Centre: Understanding the Asian market
The vast and diverse Asian consumer market provides plentiful opportunities for the fresh produce trade, despite various challenges
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NewsNGO scare hits Shine Muscat sales in Thailand
Shipments of Shine Muscat grapes from China halted after Thailand Consumers Council raises alarm over harmful residues
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NewsOrsero reveals plan for €100mn expansion in Spain and Portugal
One of the Mediterranean’s largest fresh fruit and vegetable importers is to build a brand new warehouse to the south of Seville
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NewsGiumarra’s Lemonade apples go nationwide
The company has teamed up with Capital City Fruit to offer deliveries of its Lemonade apples across the US
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NewsRussia turning to Egypt for citrus and potatoes
Demand for Egyptian citrus is on the rise in many markets around the world, and that includes Russia, with Egyptian potatoes also helping to complement domestic production
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NewsGood times ahead for South Africa
Anton Rabe, executive director at Hortgro, predicts a very exciting time for the South African fruit sector in the years to come
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NewsZespri leaders meet with Italian government
Company representatives led by Nick Kirton reportedly met with officials at Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Rome
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NewsMelinda predicts tough road ahead for Italy’s apple growers
Consortium generated sales of €350mn with last year’s 400,000-tonne crop, but says new challenges make the next campaign more difficult
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NewsUS customs confiscate prohibited fruit marked as limes and chayote
Container seized at south-east Texas border crossing point after officials carried out cargo inspection
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NewsNCP settles litigation with Sainsbury’s over Nadorcott
Nador Cott Protection says agreement reached with UK retailer over “unauthorised” sale of Tang Gold after cease and desist letters sent earlier this year
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NewsPeruvian grape exports to bounce back in 2024/25
After last season’s weather-related production issues, the outlook for this season is more stable
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NewsCape Town port problems cost apple and pear industry €52mn a year
Two-a-Day managing director Attie van Zyl tells provincial agriculture minister Ivan Meyer more must be done to address situation
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NewsPositive trend for Spanish stonefruit
Fepex data shows export growth for most of the country’s stonefruit categories through the January-July period