All Production & Trade articles – Page 873
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ArticleAsia drives Vanguard’s new growth plan
EXCLUSIVE: Vanguard chief executive Craig Stauffer speaks to Asiafruit as he unveils US$250m of private equity investment into future expansion
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ArticleHauliers switch to east of England ports
Teesport, Hull and Tilbury have seen significant rises in freight numbers while Calais haulage firms are forced to raise costs
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Sainsbury’s tops English apple sales
Retailer sold more English apples and pears than any other retailer and said Gala remains top-selling apple variety
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ArticleAttractive market for Argentine lemons
Buoyant markets go some way in compensating for this season’s lower volume
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ArticlePeru begins avocado exports to China
China has given Peru the green light for avocado exports, which is expected to be valued at US$50m a year
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ArticleVanguard gets private equity investment
US-based global produce marketer eyes major international expansion after receiving up to US$250m strategic investment from Blue Road Capital
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ArticleFollow Aldi’s lead and sign pledge, retailers told
It is ‘imperative’ that other retailers sign the NFU’s fruit and veg pledge and fund promotions in produce, the BGA has said
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ArticleExtinct bumblebee spotted in Kent
Consistent sightings of short-haired bumblebees in Kent 'show reintroduction scheme has been successful'
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ArticleDongfang chases NZ crowdfunding
Ganzhou-based company aims to increase capital in a bid to boost production-base
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ArticleNFU calls for government help with retail practices
UK farming unions want government intervention in ensuring longer contracts, fairer risk management and better labelling
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ArticleSun World licenses grape marketers
Group appoints four South American table grape specialists to grow proprietary seedless grapes
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ArticleChina grants access to new imported fruits
Thai wax apples, Sri Lankan bananas and South Korean grapes are among a new wave of imported fruits to win access to China
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ArticleNZ suspends Fiji imports
New Zealand’s Ministry of Primary Industries has suspended agricultural imports from Fiji including eggplant, mango and papaya
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ArticleBroccoli crisps win retail listings
A new range of 100 per cent vegetable and fruit crisps may offer suppliers new routes to market
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ArticleAstronauts eat ‘first-ever’ space lettuce
Romaine lettuce grown using NASA’s bespoke growing system Veggie has been harvested for eating and analysis
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ArticleIran deal threatens US growers
Californian pistachio farmers, who have benefited from the sanctions against the world’s biggest producer, prepare for the return of their top rival
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ArticleLandmark targets Chinese investment
Real estate agent hopes to attract fresh new interest in Australian properties through Shanghai showcase
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ArticleFirst-ever National Blueberry Day launches
BerryWorld-organised promotion day will focus on consumer engagement and recipe ideas through social media
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Article125m-carton WA apple crop forecast
The first forecast for the 2015 Washington apple crop sits 10.5 per cent lower than the record 2014 season
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ArticleDirect airfreight on cards for Tasmania
Export opportunities abound in a potential direct airfreight service from the Australian island-state to Asia