All Production & Trade articles – Page 785
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ArticleResearcher calls for start-ups to invest in robotics
Industry must rely on start-ups to bring robots into use with large machinery manufacturers reluctant to invest, leading researcher tells NFU Conference
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ArticleMack forms plum JV with South African stonefruit grower
The Custom Plum Company will market a series of exclusive plum hybrids to the UK market
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ArticleFood safety tops bill in Bangladesh
Economic development is changing consumer grocery habits in Bangladesh, says retailer
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ArticleBoris Johnson visits Blue Skies Ghana
Foreign secretary visited tropical fruit supplier in Ghana and met with chairman Anthony Pile as part of a tour of west Africa
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ArticleImmigration from Romania and Bulgaria hits record high
Number of EU2 migrants in UK reaches record level but exchange rates and strong domestic economy hamper fresh produce recruitment from Poland
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ArticleAnecoop breaks new ground
The group is beefing up its offer with a new exotics line and rapidly expanding organic and fresh-cut businesses
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ArticleBonduelle close to Ready Pac deal
French firm signals interest in US-based salad producer, with deal to be completed as early as March
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ArticleExport programmes a win for USA Pears
A cost-benefit analysis of Pear Bureau Northwest's USA Pears export promotions has shown the importance of the programme to pear growers
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ArticleMarket report: Brexit brings sales potential
Growth in the produce market is being driven by frequency rather than price for the first time in years while Brexit opens new doors
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ArticleSpanish port strike to go ahead
Industrial action over labour law reforms threatens to disrupt fruit exports in the coming weeks
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ArticleScientists remove seasonality from new broccoli
A new fast-growing broccoli variety that can yield year-round could remove seasonality and ensure supply continuity
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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