All articles by Steven Maxwell – Page 47
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ArticleNOL to pull ships from service
In the wake of a difficult third-quarter 2008 and soaring fuel prices, shipping group NOL will withdraw some vessels from service
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Andalucia forecasts improved citrus crop
The southern Spanish region of Andalucia is expecting to experience a major uplift in citrus volumes this season, says a new forecast
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ArticleMálaga avocado crop set for increase
The Spanish province of Málaga is predicting an improved avocado harvest this season, thanks in large part to recent heavy rains
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Spanish exports take a tumble
Fresh produce export volumes from Spain during the first eight months of 2008 saw a marked slowdown after last year’s poor citrus harvest
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ArticleHonduras hit by tropical storm
Expected damage to crops in Honduras following tropical depression and subsequent floods could increase food shortages in the region
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ArticleMexican grower buys ‘major stake’ in Canadian group
Michoacán-based Agricola El Rosal is reported to have purchased a significant amount of shares in Canadian grower-distributor Jem-D
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ArticleMexican exotic fruit to debut in US
Exotic fruit growers from Mexico are to ship their first volumes of guavas and Manila mangoes to the US after meeting irradiation regulations
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ArticleComercial Mexicana ‘may sell assets’
According to Mexican press reports , grocery retailer Comercial Mexicana may consider selling some assets to clear its substantial debts
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ArticleRains hit Spanish citrus harvest
Torrential showers across Spain may have relieved water shortages in much of the country, but they have also led to delays in harvesting
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ArticleValencian citrus sector aims for further growth
Valencia's citrus producers look ahead positively to this season’s campaign following a surprisingly successful 2007/08
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ArticleEuropean produce at Fresh Summit 2008
The EU-funded European Flavours roadshow is set to feature prominently at this year’s PMA Fresh Summit 2008 in Orlando, Florida
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ArticleNew fresh produce association launches
Murcia was the stage this week for the inauguration of southern Spain’s newest fruit and vegetable association, Ibérica Hortofrutícola
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ArticleBerry Gardens announces reorganisation
Soft fruit marketer to “separate” various segments of group to allow Driscolls to lead development of growing European business
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ArticleProexport hails rise in production
Murcian fresh produce association Proexport says its growers marketed 50 per cent more fruit and vegetables last season, despite rising costs
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Mexican growers set to receive US$36.8m
In spite of the ongoing financial crisis, Mexico’s government has pledged substantial funds for growers in the state of Michoacán
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ArticleCompanies respond to Oxfam report
Leading German retailers Edeka and Metro have joined major banana suppliers in heavily criticising Oxfam Germany's recently published CSR study
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ArticlePesticide plans ‘may mean’ price rises
Fresh produce lobbying group claims EU pesticide residue reduction plans could lead to falling crop yields and higher consumer prices
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ArticleLemon sector tastes success
The outlook for Spain’s lemon sector is much improved this season, thanks to controlled production levels and rising consumption
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ArticleRetail Focus | Czech, Poland, Slovakia
Fruitnet.com takes an in-depth look at three emerging eastern European retail markets
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Spanish citrus growers to ditch small fruit
Valencia’s citrus sector is to leave smaller fruit on trees this season as part of a strategy to guard against a predicted drop in prices