All Production & Trade articles – Page 1204
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ArticleFrosts damage Valencia’s fruit
Growers in Spain’s Valencia region are counting the cost of frosts that damaged fruit during the sensitive flowering stage
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ArticleSurvey reveals strong support for Zespri
A recent poll of 500 kiwifruit growers in New Zealand shows the majority are not in favour of deregulating the industry
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ArticleGuadeloupe’s melons hit by ash
Not only bananas, but also melons have been affected by the falling ash on the island of Guadeloupe, limiting exports
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ArticlePeru forecasts further citrus growth
Rising demand, productivity and planted area are contributing to the ongoing growth in the country’s citrus production
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ArticleAustralian fruit growers count cost
Severe storms in eastern Australia have cost the agriculture industry dearly, with growers still counting their losses
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ArticlePhilippine mangoes look to rebound
After disappointing harvests in 2008 and 2009, Philippine mango growers are hoping dry conditions will boost this year’s yield
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Supermarket staff see bonus boost
Staff at Sainsbury’s and Waitrose are set to benefit after changes in bonus policy and a strong performance respectively left the supermarkets' workforces in strong positions.
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ArticleWhole Foods warns of Chile shortage
US-based retailer claims Chilean table grapes will be limited in supply through April following February’s earthquake
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ArticleCapespan predicts strong grape market
Prices in Europe "at levels not seen for many years" due to shortage of Chilean product and strong demand in other markets
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ArticleWaitrose to stock first UK strawberries
First deliveries of new-season Elsanta grown in southern England set to arrive in stores this coming Thursday, says retailer
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Chilean exports escape second quake
Last Thursday’s earthquake in Chile, the second in three weeks, is said to have caused little damage to the country’s exporting infrastructure.
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Levy rates approved
DEFRA and ministers in the devolved administrations have approved levy rates to be charged to growers and processors by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) from 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2011.
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ArticleAftershocks continue to rattle Chile
Chilean Exporters Association assures late-season fruit supplies should be “relatively normal” despite major tremors last week
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ArticleC-stores urged to grasp produce
Convenience stores need to capitalise on the healthy eating trend if they hope to change consumer perception and position themselves as high-quality alternatives to the multiples.
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ArticleIndian mango growers upbeat
Mango growers in the Indian town of Malihabad have been buoyed by recent flowering, and the granting of GI status for their produce
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ArticleAustralia halts apple risk analysis
Biosecurity Australia has stopped its import risk analysis of US apples in order to obtain more information from the USDA
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ArticleCropWorld set for London debut
The newly launched CropWorld Congress & Exhibition is keen to welcome fresh produce companies to its London event at ExCel on 1-3 November.
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Stonefruit feels the squeeze
Stonefruit supplies in the UK have been tightening as a seasonal lull is exacerbated by further problems in source countries.
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ArticleUpdate: Chile hit by further earthquake
Chile experiences another large earthquake, with tremors particularly strong in the centre of the country
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ArticleUniveg introduces Chilean Fairtrade grapes
Univeg Katopé UK has just launched the first Chilean Fairtrade grapes on the UK market