All Production & Trade articles – Page 889
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ArticleInterview: Voice of reason
The BGA’s new leader, Jack Ward, tells Nina Pullman why growers are nervous of planting more, and how POs hold the key to EU funding
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ArticlePOs ‘should attract’ growers, says MEP
MEP Anthea McIntyre has called on the EU to simplify the structure of POs to better appeal to UK growers
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ArticleRussia threatens EU fruit and veg ban
With blockades in place on produce from Moldova and Ukraine, Russia could also stop imports from Poland and the Netherlands
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ArticleItalian stonefruit suffers from rain
The north of Italy has seen a remarkable amount of rainfall in recent days, with the country's stonefruit crop paying the price
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ArticleFruit producers protest in Rome
Italian growers come together to demand support from national and European authorities following dramatic dip in prices
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ArticleZespri kicks off 2014 US campaign
New SunGold variety will be available to North American consumers in greater volumes this year
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ArticleApeda: India losing US$7.3bn annually
India's agriculture and export authority puts India's annual losses from fruit and vegetable wastage at Rs440bn
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ArticleSmitten well-poised in North America
Apple variety nears commercial volumes in the US, with initial sales commanding up to US$60 per carton
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ArticleUpswing in Del Monte's Q2 results
Fresh produce giant enjoys double-digit growth in sales and improved net profit for second quarter
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ArticleRecord season for Chilean cherry growers
Returns peaked at US$7.15 per kg on the back of strong demand on international markets
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ArticleBachchan to act as Maharashtra ambassador
Film star announces role as ambassador for state’s Horticulture Ministry, with development of print and television campaigns underway
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ArticleRussia bans Ukrainian canned products
The dispute between Russia and Ukraine continued this week with Russia's ban on canned fruit and vegetables from Ukraine
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ArticleSpain takes action to halt stonefruit crisis
Producer groups have agreed to divert fruit to the processing industry in a bid to prevent a further deterioration in prices
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ArticleHartfield blasts national media over bees
NFU adviser slams "simplistic" press for negative reporting on the impact of pesticides and neonicotinoids
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ArticleStaay Food Group expands into Spain and Poland
European importer continues expansion with new branches in Barcelona and Warsaw
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ArticlePeru citrus exports revised upwards
Producer association ProCitrus says shipments to all markets will rise as a result
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ArticleOptimism among pomegranate growers
California Central Valley crop is enjoying strong growing conditions, with shipping expected earlier than normal
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ArticleGovernment's GM stance won't change
Owen Paterson's exit as environment secretary won't change the government's pro-GM stance, says farming minister George Eustice
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ArticleBaby leaf iceberg hits Asda shelves
The first-ever bags of baby leaf iceberg were launched in Asda this week, courtesy of PDM Produce
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ArticleMaking your PGI pay
With seven fresh produce items already listed as protected names, a further four in the pipeline and space for plenty more, Nina Pullman looks at what growers should do to maximise the benefits of the label