All articles by Kathy Miller – Page 25
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Kiwifruit takes certification route
One of France's leading kiwifruit suppliers has been granted ISO9002 certification.
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New Enza team promises review
The new chairman at New Zealand apple exporter, Enza, has hit the ground running with promises for a review within a month.
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Chileans develop native fruit varieties
A group of Chilean nurserymen is starting production and sale of plant material for new top-fruit and stone-fruit varieties it has developed.
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Washington mixes it up
Forecasts indicate a broader varietal mix of apples from Washington State this year as Reds account for a smaller share.
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Pink Lady gets warm UK reception
Southern hemisphere supplies of Pink Lady have performed so well on the UK market that there could be a shortage of the apple before northern hemisphere crops become available.
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Strawberry growers fill the gaps
UK strawberry growers may finally have solved the problem of the characteristic peaks-and-troughs supply pattern.
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Spanish citrus must get organised
One of the largest co-operatives in Spain is calling for urgent action and structural change in the Spanish citrus sector to avoid the oversupply and low prices, which plagued producers last season.
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Corporate raiders turn board members
New Zealand top-fruit producer and exporter Enza Ltd has announced appointments to and resignations from its board of directors.
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Internet vital to grower survival
Citrus growers in Florida have been told to make the most of the Internet or they will not survive.
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Israeli water crisis threatens growers
The ongoing water crisis in Israel is becoming critical and farmers may see supplies cut by half.
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HRI looks for volunteers
Horticulture Research International is calling for volunteers to take redundancy.
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Salary rises pose problems for growers
Middlesbrough-based Plimsoll Publishing claims in its latest report that some 79 companies are heading for problems.
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Elsoms announces birth of new baby-leaves
A trials open day at seed-breeder Elsoms revealed advances in brassica, herb and salad varieties.
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Bananas get into carnival mood
Supporters of Windward Islands growers are joining forces to promote Fairtrade Mark bananas at the Notting Hill Carnival in London this weekend.
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Citrus survives frost threat
The effects of the worst frosts in 30 years to strike citrus production in Argentina are being quantified.
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US apple growers bloodied but still fighting
Friday's announcement of a forecast five per cent decrease in apple production in the US came with the news that the sector is suffering and some growers may not harvest this season's crop.
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Chileans red-faced over Pink Lady
US intellectual property rights are posing problems for legitimate plantings of Pink Lady apples in Chile.
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Latin Americans reject EU banana proposals
Ten Latin American banana-producing countries have branded the latest EU banana import regime proposals unfair.
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NFU warns HRI over review
Speculation surrounding the future of Horticulture Research International has prompted the National Farmers' Union to write a warning letter.
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Top-fruit project wins funds
The ministry of agriculture has awarded a marketing grant to top-fruit promotional body English Apples & Pears to help improve grower competitiveness.