All Production & Trade articles – Page 9
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NewsUSDA to purchase US$35m of fresh apples for nutrition programmes
Industry body USApple praises government intervention, which it says will benefit struggling apple producers and disadvantaged Americans
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NewsGame-changing technology set to strengthen banana industry’s biosecurity
New project to create an innovative technology that can detect up to 12 banana pathogens in a single, affordable test
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VideoVideo: Industry is ‘resilient’ despite cost increases
Worldwide Fruit CEO Steve Maxwell tells Nina Pullman why there’s more growth to come in avocado, and how the industry has shown resilience in the face of rising costs, inflation and National Insurance increases
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NewsAH Worth begins red kale trial as part of continued brassica innovation
Trials of striking new variety support growing retail demand for distinctive, high-quality produce, according to producer
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NewsFischer Farms achieves top BRC food safety grade
The company behind one of the world’s largest vertical farms has achieved the highest possible grade in its first BRC food safety audit, marking a significant milestone for the business
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NewsSpanish fresh produce exports to EU grow 9 per cent
Spain’s fruit and vegetable exports to the EU grew by 9 per cent in the January-May period, reaching €7.697bn and accounting for 81 per cent of the country’s total fresh produce exports
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NewsWestfalia avocado oils lauded at inaugural SA Food & Beverage Awards
Company said the prizes reaffirm its commitment to quality and innovation
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NewsEU apple imports grow 13 per cent in 2024/25
Chile consolidates its position as the main supplier as Argentina continues to lose ground
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NewsGuatemalan avocado exporters still waiting to embark on exports to US
Hopes are high that first shipments will take place before the end of the year
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NewsAustralian Soluna apples make US debut
WA Farm Direct celebrates new chapter as Australian-bred apple is shipped to the US via Oppy
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NewsNew Zealand avocado industry unites under FernMark
First industry-wide certification secured by New Zealand’s avocado sector
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NewsNew project will use AI to validate regenerative farming
The first large-scale AI project to validate regenerative practices in potato production will take place in the UK with funding from a major EU grant
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NewsJames Hutton unveils lab to analyse anaerobic digestate
Leftover waste material is useful as a soil improver
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NewsTurkish lemons “lacking” after frosty spring
Lemons are expected to be in short supply globally this year, as most major suppliers struggle for volumes and the effects of Turkey’s disastrous frost continue to be felt
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NewsAustralia and Indonesia strengthen agricultural relationship
Meeting of agriculture ministers sees agreement on new mangosteen export pathway and biosecurity cooperation activities
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NewsMG Group invests in tomato production
Section of Southern Paprika Limited glasshouses will be converted to help secure supply for New Zealand customers
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NewsRoc Partners and T&G Global collaborate on premium New Zealand apple project
Partnership will see Joli and Envy apples planted in 40ha of redeveloped orchards in Hawke’s Bay
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NewsGarden set to complete Greenyard buyout after reaching 95 per cent threshold
Belgian company Garden has reportedly surpassed the crucial 95 per cent ownership threshold in Greenyard, paving the way for founder and co-CEO Hein Deprez to complete a full takeover and privatisation of the global fresh produce giant
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NewsBloom Fresh ramps up global crackdown on IP infringement
Breeder launches its biggest-ever enforcement programme
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NewsIFPA Southern Africa Conference addresses export challenges
The International Fresh Produce Association’s fourth Southern Africa Conference brought together industry leaders to address evolving challenges and opportunities across the fresh produce supply chain