All Production & Trade articles – Page 1196
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Labour wins freight plaudits
Labour’s commitment to improving railfreight should it win next month’s general election has delighted the Freight Transport Association, which says the party’s manifesto very much echoes its own, published just last month.
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ArticlePeru considers trade expansion
Exports of products including avocados and table grapes could benefit further from trade deals and new market opportunities
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ArticleBlue Skies reopens operations
Ethical exporter Blue Skies has restarted production at its factories as some airlines operating in and out of mainland Europe begin to resume operations.
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ArticleFresh produce sector hit by flight ban
Industry players across Europe are reporting major disruption as a result of the blanket ban on air travel in several countries
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ArticleTesco reports record profits
Tesco has reported a record rise in annual profits, seeing the figure rise 10.1 per cent to £3.4 billion.
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ArticleFurther produce acquisitions lie ahead
Ailing fresh produce businesses need to “groom themselves for sale” to retain what value is left in their firms ahead of a wave of acquisitions, according to an industry analyst.
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ArticleBlue Skies forced to close facilities
Grounded flights in UK following spread of volcanic ash cloud forces closure of factories in Africa and South America
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ArticleEuropean airfreight feels volcano impact
The ash cloud generated by the eruption of Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull volcano system has grounded air cargo across northern Europe
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ArticleHillfresh ready for Spanish melon deal
Dutch importer set to receive first consignments of new-season Spanish melons this week as campaign gets underway
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Ten-point plan for horticulture success
The National Horticultural Forum (NHF) is calling for a substantial research and innovation agenda in sustainable production, health and wellbeing to create the right environment for the future success of UK horticulture.
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Capespan UK back in the black
Capespan UK has bucked a downward trend in the Capespan Group to return to profitability in 2009, following a tough year in 2008.
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ArticleFraud stands at £2 million
The fresh produce industry has been defrauded out of an estimated £2 million over the past month as a result of the email scam first reported by freshinfo in March.
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NFU says Get your 5 A DAY the British way
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has reacted to statistics revealed last week by trade association Freshfel Europe showing plunging vegetable consumption.
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ArticleDrought hampering Thai production
A severe drought is hampering fruit and vegetable production in Thailand, and is subsequently impacting trade with China
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ArticleBrittany looks into Charentais production
Following the difficulties of the past year, Sica Saint-Pol-de-Léon is trialling the production of Charentais melons in the region
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ArticleAsda eyes up top spot
Asda has got one eye on the prize of becoming the UK’s number one supermarket despite declaring it has "more work to do" after a tough trading period.
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Logistics firm enters administration
CCG Logistics (UK) Ltd went into administration on March 22.
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EU fruit imports in dramatic slump
Fresh fruit imports into the EU last year fell significantly in both volume and value terms, trade body Freshfel Europe has confirmed.
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ArticleNZ hanging on Braeburn pricing
New Zealand’s Braeburn industry is hoping better prices in Europe and the UK this year will pull the sector through
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ArticleChiquita teams up with BFFC
Chiquita Brands International has formed a partnership with Bahrain Fresh Fruits Company for the distribution of its bananas