All Production & Trade articles – Page 860
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ArticleCPM Retail launches new berry in the UK
Blue Honeysuckle is being grown by the New Forest Fruit Company and will be available on shelves from June 2016
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ArticleMarín issues stark warning on water
The future of Murcia’s fruit and vegetable export industry hangs in the balance unless a solution is found to the current water shortage, says Proexport’s president
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ArticleVeiling Zon granted royal title
Dutch fresh fruit and vegetable supplier marks centenary with special anniversary event in Venlo
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ArticleSeeka celebrates successful season
New Zealand kiwifruit company sets new Cass 1 packout record, which should translate to added earnings
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ArticleConference targets German market
VLAM and GroentenFruit Bureau’s successful Conference pear campaign in Germany is set to be extended to the rest of the country
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ArticleFyffes increases earnings target
Group "significantly increases" its target for 2015 after continued strong performance through the year
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ArticleMarkets wake up to Mexican blues
Southern Cone producers will have to raise their game in order to compete with the quality of Mexico’s offer, says top US breeder
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ArticleEnglish Apples & Pears lands industry funding increase
So-called ’80 per cent group’ of producer organisations and major growers have agreed to continue support of industry-wide promotion
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ArticleDriscoll’s expands organic production
International berry company has expanded its organic nursery plant production in the US
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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