All Production & Trade articles – Page 828
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ArticleThanet Earth offers journey of discovery
The Thanet Earth Discovery Fellowship is offering Kent students the chance to get hands-on experience of commercial horticulture. Michael Barker visited Hadlow College to find out more
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ArticleSuppliers see potential in eastern Europe
There’s lots going on in eastern Europe, on many levels. In fresh fruit and veg, several UK businesses have spotted opportunities to succeed
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ArticleParsnip suppliers urge consumers to root for the underdog
What can be done to help boost the image and versatility of parsnips, the roots category’s ‘unsung hero’? Martyn Fisher finds out
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ArticleNew Egyptian varieties hit UK
The UK has become the primary focus of Egyptian exporters, who regard the market as an ideal launching pad for the country’s new varieties of grape and stonefruit
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ArticlePutting the va va voom into veg
Processed food arguably leads the way in effective, catchy and long-lasting advertising slogans and campaigns, but fresh produce marketers are starting to close the gap
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ArticleInterview: Marston's variety performance
Berry Gardens’ strategy leaves no stone unturned to find the best markets, varieties and packing formats. Nina Pullman visits the company to find out more
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ArticleSeedless grapes lead Spain’s export charge in RSA
Shipments to South Africa have risen sharply as Spain continues to seek wider penetration of non-European markets
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ArticleThe US apple challenge
Life has not been easy for US apple suppliers in recent times, but those that remain are bullish about the future
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ArticleEU should 'stamp out' abusive retail relations
Copa-Cogeca claims EU legislation is needed to force retailers to treat suppliers fairly, as voluntary systems are not enough
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ArticleTop-fruit volume sales soar
Volume sales are soaring as low prices make top fruit more attractive than ever to consumers, while growers say new-season conditions look promising
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AnalysisOpinion: Why fresh produce needs more subsidies
Freshfel's Philippe Binard explains why lowering the price of fruit and veg is not the way to boost consumption
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China FTA met with industry approval
Peak Australian bodies highlight benefits of trade pact but continue to campaign for improved access
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ArticleBrazil reopens for Argentine topfruit
From now on shipments will have to be subjected to cold treatment for an eight-week period
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ArticleChile moves towards Jakarta deal
Meeting with Indonesian government could pave the way for re-opening of the Port of Jakarta to Chilean fruit
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ArticleFood waste an ‘asset’, Coupe claims
Sainsbury's boss Mike Coupe, one of several high-profile speakers, in call to arms on issue of food waste at Fareshare conference
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ArticlePeruvian asparagus bounces back
Q1 shipments up by more than a quarter thanks to lower Mexican output and strong demand in the US
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ArticleChilean port workers back on strike
Latest walkout is due to begin on Thursday and run indefinitely
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ArticleAHDB formally announces rebrand
Under Peter Kendall’s newly-unified AHDB, the Potato Council now operates as AHDB Potatoes alongside other sub-sectors
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ArticleChile inks phytosanitary deal with India
Agreement will facilitate bilateral trade of fresh fruits and improve access of Chilean blueberries and avocados to India
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ArticlePeru, Netherlands sign electronic certification deal
Pilot scheme to move the phytosanitary certification process online will help improve the competitiveness of Peruvian exports