All Production & Trade articles – Page 1002
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ArticleWaikato region is latest hit by Psa
Kiwifruit Vine Health confirms that the deadly Psa-V vine disease has been found on a kiwifruit orchard near Te Awamutu
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Mexico predicts avocado growth
The country’s leading avocado producer-exporter organisation is anticipating another solid crop this season
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ArticleModef protests "unfair" margins
The "unacceptable" margins taken by French supermarkets will come under fire this week when Modef stages its protest sale of produce
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ArticleVietnam cracks down on unsafe imports
Vietnam is to introduce new import regulations following detections of unacceptable pesticide residue levels on imported fresh produce
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ArticleSolid opportunities in eastern Europe
Leading Czech Republic-based fresh produce distributor signals strong growth in demand in central and eastern Europe
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ArticleItalians form kiwifruit consortium
Nine companies create Kiwifruit of Italy, which will work to establish minimum quality standards and promote export sales
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ArticleICOP 2012 marks 20 years of GFA
Annual conference for European producer organisations set to reconvene in Brussels on 20-21 November
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ArticleDutch exports fall in first half of year
Industry association Productschap Tuinbouw reveals 3 per cent decline in export volumes between January and end of June
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ArticleSlight downturn for Chilean exports
Despite a minor contraction in volume, Chile’s fruit export industry enjoyed a positive season in 2011/12 with further growth to come
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ArticleRecord number of varieties at plum festival
This year's Pershore Plum Festival will feature the largest selection of plum varieties in its five-year history.
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ArticleThailand and Chile close in on FTA
Chile and Thailand have reached an important steppingstone in efforts to secure a Free Trade Agreement
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ArticleANI to buy-up banana plantations
AgriNurture announces plans to buy up Philippine banana plantations as smaller growers there struggle with restrictions imposed on exports to China
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ArticleFresh faces for the Rubens Consortium
Rubens Consortium has elected a new president and vice president following elections in July.
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ArticleFreshmax in kiwiberry agreement
Freshmax NZ has secured the rights to commercialise four new proprietary kiwiberry varieties from Plant & Food Research’s breeding programme.
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ArticleIrish authorities underline benefits of GM
Irish potato growers could save more than £275/ha if they switch to a blight-resistant genetically modified (GM) potato variety, scientists claim.
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ArticleUS pear prospects looking good
Pear Bureau Northwest is looking ahead to the upcoming campaign after what it called a "great export year" in 2011/12
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ArticleCalavo expands Mexican capacity
The expansion of the company’s Michoacán packhouse is designed to keep pace with high US consumer demand for avocados
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ArticleAsda sales rise 0.7 per cent
Asda has released its second quarter results, from the period of April 1 to June 30, with a like-for-like sales increase of 0.7 per cent.
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ArticleChinese pomelo volumes to fall
Chinese pomelo shippers are predicting a drop in exports to Europe this season due to lower yields and tighter EU residue rules
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ArticleFreshmax in kiwiberry agreement
New Zealand’s fledgling kiwiberry industry has received a boost with the introduction of four new varieties