All Production & Trade articles – Page 879
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Scotland’s focus on politics 'should boost' farming
An ‘unprecedented’ political awareness in Scotland after last week’s referendum should be used to promote agri-industries, NFUS says
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The big interview – Jean-Charles Bocquet
Nearly one year into his role as director general of the ECPA, Jean-Charles speaks exclusively to Eurofruit about the future of the industry
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Contingent labour costs warning for food industry
Labour providers reporting the first signs of a tightening of labour supply in some areas of the country, according to the ALP
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July fall for Spanish export value
Spain's fruit and vegetable exports dropped 2 per cent in value terms despite a 16 per cent rise in volumes
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Strike hits start of Argentine blueberry campaign
Customs workers are threatening further action if a wage deal is not reached with the government
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US opens door wider to Italian fruit
Introduction of import protocol for Italian apples and pears said to be progressing well, as new campaign gets underway
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Tesco aims to please with purple carrots
Retailer launches second colourful vegetable of the week with purple carrots from grower Alan Bartlett
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Campaign gives away free Nelson Mandela film
The annual promotional campaign for South African fruit ups its ethical focus with film giveaway and donation to Mandela charity
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South Africa ‘may not’ send more direct to Russia
South African fruit industry says overlap with European stonefruit market ‘is not a problem’ at the moment despite Russian ban adding pressure
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Citrus programme welcomed by FCM
USDA programme encouraging the re-planting of citrus gets backing of Florida Citrus Mutual
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China commits US$20bn to India
President Xi Jinping has pledge US$20bn to India over the next five years and announced greater market access to Indian goods
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UK veg co-op to launch new brand
Bedfordshire Growers' 'BG's Great British' brand will feature a range of onion lines, including a mixed pack of red and brown
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Spain cautiously welcomes new EU aid proposal
Financial assistance measures will now be based on the volume of fruit and vegetables each EU country ships to Russia
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‘Massive’ Bramleys see sales hike
Industry PR campaign for Bramley apples has seen sales rise by 35 per cent, while growers report ‘largest-ever’ fruit size
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Positive outlook for Spanish lemons
Production set to reach almost 1m tonnes in 2014/15, provided there is adequate rainfall during the season
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Industry ‘may need’ SAWS mark two
New NFU manifesto gives MPs list of ‘quick wins’ and longer-term policy recommendations, including a possible replacement for SAWS
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Chile weighs up disappointing 2013/14 campaign
Latest figures show fall in shipments to Europe and the US, but slight gains in Asia
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Bayer ups R&D spend to match projected growth
Crop protection giant plans to spend €2.4bn to keep up with growth in a market it believes may be worth €100bn by 2020
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Morocco could send more fruit to Russia
As their new campaign begins, citrus exporters in particular are hoping Russian buyers will take more fruit this season
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Thai durian to enter Indonesia
Government authorities issue 5,000 tonne quota for the months of September and October