All Production & Trade articles – Page 1181
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ArticleTrade needs informed GM debate
There needs to be more informed debate on the potential of GM technology, the Fresh Produce Consortium’s technical group meeting heard last week.
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ArticleRussia's JFC ‘to double’ Ecuador imports
According to Ecuadorian government report, Russian importer JFC wants to increase banana volumes from Andean nation
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ArticleNZ Prime Minister backs Zespri model
John Key underlines government's support for the existing New Zealand kiwifruit export system on visit to Zespri headquarters
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ArticleSwiss firmly against EU agreement
Fruit producers in Switzerland have reinforced their stand against an agricultural trade agreement with the EU
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ArticleWorld Cup boost for Italian fresh-cut fruit
Sales of pre-prepared, fresh convenience products set to rise notably in Italy during the four weeks of the football tournament
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ArticleExodus tipped for NZ produce growers
A New Zealand horticultural expert has tipped many growers will leave the industry if prices in the country don’t improve
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ArticlePolish exports set to slump after floods
Cherry, strawberry and apple crop reported as damaged by widespread floods in central and southern regions of Poland
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ArticleTopsy turvy start for Mexican limes
Production issues in Mexico due to inclement weather have caused availability to fluctuate in the US and Canada
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ArticleMixed responses for new Zespri varieties
Zespri’s commercial release of three new kiwifruit varieties has drawn both praise and criticism from New Zealand players
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ArticlePakistan mangoes bound for US
After drawn-out negotiations, Pakistani mangoes have finally been granted access to the lucrative US market
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ArticleSolid crop forecast for Northwest cherries
After a cold and wet May, warmer weather in June is ramping up production of this year’s Northwest cherry crop
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ArticleRed alert as Zespri spots market gap
Roll-out of pre-commercial trials on two new red-fleshed varieties puts company on course to market first volumes in 2013
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ArticleZespri releases three new varieties
Kiwifruit marketer approves sweet green, early gold and long-storing gold cultivars for commercial planting and grafting this year
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ArticleZespri releases new variety licences
Zespri has announced its allocation of grower licenses for the three new kiwifruit varieties it released last month
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ArticleDel Monte denies CR melon claim
Following closure of Brazilian operations, company strongly refutes rumour that it will no longer ship Costa Rican melons to Europe
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ArticleIndia seeks greater China access
The Indian agriculture minister has asked his Chinese counterpart to allow market access for more fruits and vegetables
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ArticlePeru records avocado upturn
Europe absorbs bulk of new season arrivals as efforts intensify to finalise access protocols for the US market
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ArticleChile anticipates avocado shortfall
Following last year’s record, Chilean Hass avocado sendings are tipped to decrease during the 2010/11 season
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ArticleThe Greenery expands mushroom facility
Company says expanded centre will help it capitalise on new opportunities for growth in the European mushroom category
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ArticleRetailers cut margins for French cherries
The new agreement on supermarket margins will be put immediately to the test, as French growers struggle during the current cherry season