All Production & Trade articles – Page 1253
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ArticleDEFRA minister urges UK on protected status
More UK producers should apply for protected status for their food and join iconic British foods such as West Midlands favourites Worcestershire cider and Staffordshire heese, food and farming minister Jim Fitzpatrick said last week.
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ArticleSwiss importers suspected of fraud
Tomatoes and salads have reportedly entered the Swiss market under the guise of melons, as companies attempt to avoid higher taxes
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ArticleNew promotion for Chilean Hass avocados
This year's marketing campaign is set to feature the UK's first ever Avocado Week, which is due to take place on 19-25 October
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Chiquita enjoys 'best quarterly results' for decade
Chiquita Brands International, Inc has reported strong second-quarter results for 2009.
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Murcian watermelon growers struggle
Watermelon growers in the south-eastern Spanish region of Murcia are struggling with an abundant crop and disastrously low prices.
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ArticleFrench growers may have to pay €700m
The figure owed by French producers could be closer to €700m than the widely reported sum of €500m, according to reports
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ArticleNW cherry shipments up on 2008
The latest report by Northwest Cherry Growers has revealed that volumes remain well ahead of last year
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ArticleItalian apple firms look beyond Europe
Five of the country's leading apple companies have formed a new sales organisation to promote exports to non-European markets
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ArticleFrost trims Argentina blueberry output
The country's blueberry sector is still counting on a good season in 2009/10 despite losing some volume to poor weather
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ArticleFrench producers refuse to repay aid
Despite government efforts, French producers have restated their refusal to reimburse €500m in state handouts
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ArticleGreen Seed replaces Food from Britain
International consulting network The Green Seed Group has opened up in Food from Britain’s stead as the UK looks to promote its food and drink overseas and create trade links at home.
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ArticleJapan hungry for Taiwan's mangoes
Export volumes to Japan increased this year following greater premium orders and improved quality control
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Online food and fairness debate launches
An online public debate into food and fairness has launched today.
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Ecuador to ‘resume’ banana talks
According to reports in Ecuador, the country is ready to re-enter talks with the EU over the reduction of the latter’s banana tariff
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ArticleCampéol makes progress
French potato specialist Campéol has just achieved some major objectives for development, including GlobalGAP certification
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AMS-WellPict European reach administration
Beleaguered soft-fruit group AMS-Wellpict European is going into administration.
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Chilli expert to hit BBC airwaves
Bedfordshire chilli expert Joanna Plumb has been filmed for a new BBC programme that aims to show viewers how to cut food bills and make the most of good ingredients.
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ArticleEarly Kashmir apple crop up
Kashmir’s apple crop is expected to do well this year following good levels of rainfall and favourable temperatures
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ArticleUK plum season on right track
English plum growers are reaping the benefits of a cold winter period to report on a high quality crop
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ArticleConcerns over Chinese onion imports
Possible Chinese onion imports in New Zealand have raised concerns about competition and disease