All Production & Trade articles – Page 1202
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ArticleUS mulls wider Japanese access
New proposals could see the removal of varietal restrictions on apple imports from Japan
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ArticleSainsbury's reports sales slowdown
Sainsbury's sales slowed in the fourth quarter but the retailer said it has been a “strong year” for the business.
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Big year for Pakistan kinnows
In a rollercoaster season for Pakistani kinnow mandarins, the export goal of 225,000 tonnes looks to be within reach
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ArticleSpanish struggle to meet salad demand
Growers of Spanish iceberg are warning that the UK market will run short of product over the next two weeks as importers continue to scour their sources far and wide to meet customer demand.s.
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Norbert Dentressangle reports strong year
Logistics giant Norbert Dentressangle has reported a strong 2009, cutting debts brought on by the recession and returning a healthy profit due to advances in the UK.
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Produce World reports profits rise
Produce World has reported a significant rise in profits for 2009 as it focused on cash management amid the recession.
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ArticleOppenheimer Group chief backs Zespri
John Anderson says support among retail customers for New Zealand kiwifruit marketer's single-desk status is widespread
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ArticleSpanish lettuce shortage expected
Damage caused by recent heavy rains in southern Spain is likely to lead to a shortage of lettuce volumes for export markets
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ArticleRain in Spain causes UK price rise
Record rainfall in Spain has led to a drop in exports to the UK market, causing prices to rocket
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ArticleNZ apples look ahead to climate shift
Climate change will raise new challenges for the New Zealand pomefruit sector, according to Pipfruit New Zealand
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ArticleBoost for Australian citrus exports
Citrus exports from Australia have received a timely boost, with the EU declaring the country free of citrus canker
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ArticleMore produce for US school children
The Healthy Food in Schools Act pledges to improve nutrition in school-provided meals and support local farmers
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ArticleFinger limes see harvesting hold-up
Imports of finger limes into Europe have temporarily halted due to rains preventing harvesting.
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ArticleAlphonso mango yields down
Mango farmers in the Indian state of Maharashtra are still counting the cost of Cyclone Phyan, which hit last November
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ArticleUSDA predicts bigger valencia crop
The USDA’s latest valencia orange crop prediction is 34m cartons, up by around 21 per cent on last season’s total yield
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NFU takes on charity task
Intrepid walkers from the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) will be taking on the challenge of a lifetime to conquer The Ridge Walk.
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ArticleHeat cuts South African topfruit exports
Unfavourable weather that has been impacting produce across the world is now also negatively affecting South Africa's apple and pear crop
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Colorsfruit founder steps down
One of the founder members of Colorsfruit, one of the most successful South African export companies since deregulation, has left the company in what is seen as a major reshuffle of interests for the firm.
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ArticlePhilippines banana growers sweating
A dry spell in the Philippines has banana growers worried that much of this year’s yield won’t be suitable for export
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ArticleEcuador issues positive forecast
The world’s largest banana exporter is looking forward to another bumper supply year on the global market