All Production & Trade articles – Page 109
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NewsUS market reopens for Spanish bell peppers
First shipments left Almería for the US on Wednesday
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FeaturesUncertain future for UK cucumber sector
Energy prices have come down and fewer growers are now exiting the industry, but insufficient returns from retailers, delays to plantings, labour issues and weak government support continue to harm growers
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NewsLeFresh gears up for arrival of first Costa Rica melons of 2024
Lower volumes from Brazil firm up European prices for start of Costa Rican campaign
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NewsFepex calls for intervention as French protests block Spanish F&V trucks
Protests should not prevent the free movement of goods within the EU, federation says
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NewsDutoit: apple export season “back to normal”
Gysbert Du Toit, Dutoit Agri The marketing director of one of South Africa’s leading apple exporters says he welcomes the chance for a “back to normal” season after last year’s hail-affected campaign. “With the early season, there’s always a bit of pressure on tonnage. The volume is ...
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NewsNew Planasa blueberry varieties do well in Peru in face of climate challenges
Breeder says blueberry varieties with zero cold requirements are the key to maintaining production levels as temperatures rise
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NewsKeelings buys Caposud and targets new growth in France
Company’s European expansion continues with acquisition of Rungis-based fruit importer
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NewsSunkist unveils Year of the Dragon carton for Lunar New Year
With season-to-date citrus trending ahead of last year, Sunkist gears up for the coming celebrations
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CommentDoes your business have a Quality Culture or a Tick-Box Culture?
Compliance consultant Jim Jefcoate sets out the tangible differences between the two approaches with a view to helping fresh produce companies improve their auditing operations
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NewsBonnysa targets Europe’s growing papaya market
The company is positioning itself as a supplier of sustainable, high-quality and competitively priced papayas for the European market
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NewsThailand loses market monopoly as China’s demand for durian increases
China initiates domestic durian production and amps up imports to satisfy increasing demand
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NewsINI Farms signs deal to supply bananas to retailer LuLu Group
Agreement establishes direct farm-to-retail partnership which will see Indian Cavendish bananas supplied to stores in the Middle East
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NewsCambodian longan exports drastically increase
Market access to China promotes industry boom for Cambodian longan
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EU produce to be subject to border checks after govt reclassification
Defra reclassifies large number of EU fruit and veg as medium-risk, dealing ”severe blow” to UK fresh produce industry
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NewsMcCain Foods pushes regenerative farming practices
The global potato grower and frozen chip manufacturer highlights latest strides in fulfilling sustainable farming commitments
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NewsDel Monte launches red-shelled Rubyglow pineapple
Rubyglow is first being launched in China in time for Chinese New Year, as part of the company’s debut in the market
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NewsABB launches trio of new raspberry varieties
The breeder will showcase Malaika, Zawadi and Baridi at Fruit Logistica
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NewsCapital Agro sees growing sustainability trend
Mohamed Wafaey, managing director and deputy chairman of Capital Agro, a leading Egyptian exporter of citrus and other fruits, talks about the growing importance of sustainability for the company
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NewsTSBC to offer year-round supply of British strawberries
Green Energy Solution will enable the production of glasshouse strawberries in the UK during winter months