All Production & Trade articles – Page 1054
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ArticleGovernment joins fight against disease
The Philippines government is taking steps to protect the banana industry, which generates US$400m in export earnings annually, from Panama disease
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ArticlePaice urges producers to ‘set industry on fire’
Defra minister Jim Paice has called for the British fresh produce industry to “set farming on fire” by increasing productivity to meet the needs of a growing world population.
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ArticleJapan opens up to GM Hawaiian papaya
Japan has agreed to allow the import of genetically modified papaya from Hawaii
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ArticleOxfam slams German banana retailers
'Bitter Bananas' study criticises Edeka, Rewe, Aldi, Lidl and Metro for alleged violations of worker rights in Ecuador banana industry
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ArticleBlueberry export upturn for Argentina
The 2011/12 season has been very successful so far, particularly in Europe where volume is to rise significantly on the previous campaign
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ArticleArgentinean blueberry exports on the rise
The Argentinean Blueberry Committee (ABC) has said exports have increased significantly since it has taken sole responsibility for its promotions.
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ArticleWasps fly to Kenya to fight fruit fly
Researchers import Hawaiian wasp to help mango farmers embattled by fruit flies
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ArticleChiquita offered seat on airport board
Company reportedly turned down offer of board membership during negotiations with Cincinnati over its planned relocation
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ArticleFarming needs new partnerships to succeed
British Farming needs more public partnerships to work with new economies and increase exports if the UK is to remain a major player in the global food industry, DEFRA's Caroline Spelman has said.
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ArticleFlorida citrus encounters cold snap
Sub-freezing temperatures cause "minor fruit damage and leaf burn" in Sunshine State but weather is forecast to improve quickly
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ArticleUS to boost Pakistan fresh produce trade
Pakistan’s ailing fresh produce trade is to receive a shot in the arm courtesy of the US
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ArticleChina sees boom in foreign trade
China’s increased spending power abroad has seen the value of imported agricultural products boom in 2011
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ArticleGovernment to bail out Agrexco workers
Agrexco employees are set to receive compensation in the aftermath of the fallen Israeli fresh produce group
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ArticleSales boost for Peruvian agriculture
Coffee, avocados and cacao drove export value in 2011, with solid gains also reported for table grapes, tangerines and bananas
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ArticleCal Fresco recalls chilli peppers
Possible health risk causes US firm to cease distribution of all produce from its Jalapeño and Serrano chilli pepper suppliers in Mexico
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ArticleReport finds China likely origin of NZ Psa
Scientists in New Zealand are zeroing in on China as the likely origin of the disease Psa-V, which has severely affected the nation’s kiwifruit industry
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ArticleIndian trader leaves trail of debt in UAE
Fresh produce traders in the UAE say the industry needs tighter controls after businessman absconds owing ‘millions’
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ArticleMendoza receives US trade boost
The Argentinean region has been declared a fruit fly free zone by the USDA, opening the doors for greater stonefruit supplies in particular
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ArticleGiumarra importing NZ stonefruit
US company announces deal with RD8 Fresh Produce to offer New Zealand apricots and cherries to the US market
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ArticleATP conference heads for Arizona
The annual conference is set to address issues affecting the Mexico-US produce trade when it takes place in the US during March