All Production & Trade articles – Page 779
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ArticleRachel Riley’s ‘berry brain’ targets office workers
A giant brain made of punnets of British soft fruit appeared in London yesterday in a stunt organised by British Summer Fruits
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ArticleFarmcare warns of job losses at Scottish packhouse
Staff at the firm’s Carnoustie packhouse face job losses after major packing contract comes to an end
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ArticleSweet times for sweetcorn
Sales of sweetcorn are going through the roof, and suppliers are reacting by upping their production capacity
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ArticleBiobest offers leafminer solutions
Group looks to help tomato companies across Europe fight the threat of the leafminer pest
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ArticleRussians miss Turkish tomatoes
Tomatoes are among a host of vegetables facing shortages in Russia, as importers struggle to replace Turkish volumes and quality
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ArticleBlue Whale invests in pears
Growing international demand is encouraging France’s Blue Whale to further develop production of the sweet-tasting Angelys pear variety
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ArticleTurkish lemons aim for better season
Following last season’s array of challenges, Turkish lemon exporters are optimistic for a more successful campaign and a return to Russia
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ArticleEnd of the line for £40m food firm
Kent-based Silverstar Foods, better known as Turners Fine Foods, enters administration and ceases trading
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ArticleSpain posts strong import growth
May figures show fruit and vegetable imports into the country climbed again in volume and value
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ArticleSA Produce Markets inks MoU in Singapore
The South Australia Produce Market’s export arm moves to establish JV in Singapore to boost exports Asia.
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ArticleUniveg announces top-fruit JV with Bardsley Farms
New partnership will see Univeg parent Greenyard Foods inject capital for investment into storage and machinery
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ArticleHouston handles more RSA citrus
Popularity of the fruit is growing with a 300 per cent increase in tonnage handled at the Port of Houston
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ArticleGreek cherries build up reputation
Greek exporters enjoyed a positive cherry season this year, helped by difficulties in Italy and a growing reputation for quality
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ArticleSpecial report: UK Tenderstem goes for growth
British Tenderstem growers are benefiting from the ongoing popularity of the branded brassica hybrid. Nina Pullman went to visit grower AS Green
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ArticleVirginia seeks global opportunities
Todd Haymore, Virginia's secretary of agriculture and forestry, and the agriculture department's Stephanie Agee speak exclusively to Fruitnet
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ArticleEgyptian grapes gain access to China
Egyptian grape exporters are excited about the possibilities for next year’s campaign after a protocol was signed between Egypt and China
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ArticleE. Coli outbreak ‘subsiding’
The source of the E. Coli outbreak that has led to two deaths is still unconfirmed but linked to wholesale sector
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ArticleInterview: Ali's ambition
Ali Capper couldn’t have picked a tougher time to become chair of the NFU Horticulture & Potatoes Board. But, as Michael Barker finds out, she’s relishing the task ahead of her
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ArticleGlassford Hammond named Grower of the Year
Martin and Sons, A & EG Heading and Taylorgrown were also recognised in Produce World’s annual grower awards
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ArticleTru-Cape welcomes successful harvest
Despite challenges including fruit size and currency fluctuations, Tru-Cape hails its strong topfruit harvest