All Production & Trade articles – Page 952
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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
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ArticleReturns on Zespri SunGold to stabilise
Chairman discusses future of the gold category and the Asian market at AGM this week
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Industry chief issues warning over lack of 'desirability'
Following SAWS abolition, ALP director implores fresh produce firms to make the industry one in which people want to work
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ArticleUruguay citrus joins Oppy line up
US fresh produce importer adds fruit from Uruguay to its summer offering
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ArticleProduce World buys organic veg firm
Veg giant said acquisition is a ‘natural fit’ and will secure ‘largest possible’ area for organic supply
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ArticleRecord year for Spanish lemons
A reduction in EU imports from Turkey, Argentina and South Africa meant strong demand for Spanish fruit
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ArticlePlans for major apple breeding scheme unveiled
Industry-led consortium involving Worldwide Fruit and East Malling Services will direct selection and trialling of new varieties
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ArticleTyphoon hits China’s orange plantations
Typhoon Rammasun has struck citrus plantations in China’s south, as well as rice and cane crops
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ArticleJuicy launch for SunGold in China
Zespri promotes gold offering with water fight and music concert, as it aims to ramp-up Chinese sales
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ArticleNZ avocado crop takes a hit
Storm damage across the Northland sees production volumes fall by around 10 per cent, according to exporters
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ArticleGLA reduces board from 29 to nine
The Gangmasters Licensing Authority has cut board numbers to become more flexible, and reappointed Margaret Beels as chair
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ArticleBlackberries and cherries poised for ‘huge growth’
A leading berry supplier told attendees at Fruit Focus that sweet-eating blackberry varieties could ‘transform’ sales in the category
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ArticleSyngenta sales rise but net income sees slight fall
Crop protection firm posts half year results following late start to North American crop protection use
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ArticleEC urged to act on stonefruit crisis
Agriculture ministers from France, Italy and Spain write letter to European Commission asking for support
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ArticleNZ boosts seasonal workforce
Cap on recognised seasonal employer (RSE) workers to be raised, with kiwifruit industry a likely benefactor
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ArticleIndia trialling seedless mangoes
Indian scientists have developed a seedless variety of mango
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ArticleEU and Ecuador conclude trade deal
Ecuador will join Peru and Colombia in benefiting from improved access for its main EU exports – including bananas
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ArticleProduce prices soar in Israel
While Israel's military bombardment of Gaza continues, Hamas's rocket fire is pushing up prices of fruit and vegetables in Israel, as workers flee