All Production & Trade articles – Page 1152
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Banana trade hit by retail price wars
Sector under intense pressure following sustained period of price competition and extended promotions among retailers
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EU producers back new action plan
European Forum of Fresh Produce Regions outlines ways in which the trade and governments can help sustain the fresh produce sector
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Canada video to protect agri trade
New public service announcement aims to remind all travellers to Canada to declare all food, plants, animals and related products
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Steady year for Valencian citrus
Despite a poor general crop last season, PGI Cítricos Valencianos managed to maintain good sales levels
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New berry varieties to debut at PMA
Well-Pict Berries will showcase two new varieties it has developed to produce large, late-season fruit
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France set for new Jazz season
The European Jazz apple season is ready to commence in southeastern France, as Enzafruit plans a host of marketing activities
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CTGC deemed constitutional by US Supreme Court
The US Supreme Court has ruled that the California Table Grape Commission does not violate growers' constitutional rights, ending a 14-year legal battle
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Peru grape exports to Asia set to double
Peruvian grape shipments to Asia this 2010/11 season could be double the volume exported in 2008/09 thanks to rising production and a shift in export focus
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Fruit and vegetable prices rise in NZ
A sharp spike in the price of broccoli and lettuce in New Zealand has driven an overall price increase for fruit and vegetables during September
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FPC concerns over further checks
The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) has warned that increased checks, necessary for large volumes of 'high risk' Egyptian products, will have a major impact on the resources of both airports, ports and port health authorities from 7 October.
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Murcia’s Proexport records mixed season
Spanish group says lettuce and watermelon sales helped campaign marred by poor early season weather
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Multinationals in Costa Rican closures
Dole and Del Monte are closing plants in Costa Rica as a result of the falling dollar and low production
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Seeka invests in new packline
New Zealand kiwifruit post-harvest operator Seeka will invest in new packing technology for its Huka Pak facility in Mount Maunganui
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Del Monte UK sees profit turnaround
Del Monte (UK) has turned its business around to record a healthy profit and re-open two depots which it was forced to close as the rigours of the recession hit the business.
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New US papaya marketer unveiled
Southern Specialties and HLB Tropical Food USA join forces to support ongoing growth in papaya popularity in North America
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Wax ruling provokes angry response
Fresh Produce Consortium slams UK agency over decision banning imports treated with fruit wax containing morpholine
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Chile anticipates kiwifruit expansion
Industry urged to concentrate on uniformity, consistency, research and innovation as planted area continues to rise worldwide
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Fruition prepares first plantings of Envy
UK grower organisation's major planting programme for apples set to be unveiled during upcoming National Fruit Show
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Florida braced for larger citrus crop
Initial USDA forecast predicts 2010/11 crop will hit 146m boxes of oranges, although grapefruit numbers are expected to fall
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Mr Apple expected to change hands
The New Zealand apple industry could be in for a shake up with Mr Apple’s main investor now in receivership