All Production & Trade articles – Page 1248
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Zespri holds steady as demand slips
As Northern Hemisphere summer season comes to an end, the group is stepping up promotional activities for New Zealand kiwifruit
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Zespri makes first payment forecast
Kiwifruit marketer to grow demand and introduce new cultivars as pressure on Green market continues to be felt
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ALV imports system imminent
The live pilot of the new ALV (Automatic License Verification) system for HMI & PHSI regulated produce, which is being implemented by the cross-government International Trade Single Window (ITSW) Project to save time transferring fresh produce consignments, is drawing to a close after five months.
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Grim forecast for NZ asparagus
New Zealand’s asparagus production could plummet in the next few years as growers leave the industry
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Japanese asparagus market shrinks
Japan’s asparagus market is slowly declining for domestic production and imports, according to industry sources
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Protesters take to streets in Lyon
Farmers in Lyon were protesting yesterday at falling revenues and foreign competition, with further demonstrations planned
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Severe drought hits Iraq
Iraq’s agriculture sector, devastated by six years of war and occupation, now faces severe drought problems
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NZ growers struggle on returns
Ian Palmer, chairman of the New Zealand apple and pear industry association Pipfruit NZ, has reported that the country’s growers are receiving a poor return this season and expressed frustration at the lack of government support.
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Slovakia's Bonifructi joins KIKU group
One of Slovakia's largest fresh produce companies has become the latest member of the KIKU-Pool Europe
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Net profit soars at JFC
The Russian fresh produce company has reported on an exceptional first half of the year
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Consumption expected to soar in Bahrain
A forecast boost in consumption in Bahrain in the next four years is attracting investors to the Middle Eastern country
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The Greenery sets up discounter sales unit
Dutch fresh produce company plans to establish separate department to focus exclusively on sales to discount retailers
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Spanish cherry export volumes recover
The country’s cherry sector has enjoyed a strong campaign, thanks to a substantial recovery in volumes
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French producers urged to export
The French government has stated its intention to help French producers export their products through a credit insurance system
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Zespri Green returns decline
Zespri Green orchard return forecasts are following a six-year downward trend, but Gold returns are staying strong
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Chile identifies blueberry hotspots
Chilean exporters are targeting specific regions of this US this season where sales potential is red hot
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Bulgaria cracks down on import fraud
The country's Finance Minister has launched a major investigation into tax evasion on produce imported from Greece and Macedonia
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Mexican growers hit by devastating drought
Farmers’ group calls for government aid as thousands of hectares of crops lost in ongoing drought in Mexico
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Agrexco doubles pomegranate exports
Agrexco is doubling its pomegranate exports to 6,500 tonnes this season.
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Agrexco to double pomegranate exports
The Israeli exporter says it expects to export 6,500 tonnes of Carmel-branded pomegranates this season