All Production & Trade articles – Page 1270
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ArticleItaly prepares new stonefruit campaign
PGI-certified peaches and nectarines from Romagna set to feature prominently in series of summer marketing initiatives
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ArticleACP seeks EU banana compensation
Producers in African, Caribbean and Pacific countries are looking for a financial aid package to soften the blow of a possible deal between the EU and Latin American banana suppliers
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ArticlePeru posts export value decline
The value of Peruvian fresh produce shipments have fallen in the first four months of the year as the recession continues to bite in key markets
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ArticleStubbins backs British
It may be a slogan of a bygone recession in a previous millennium, but “we’re backing Britain” is the key theme underpinning Stubbins Marketing’s procurement strategy in 2009.
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ArticleUS watermelons to hit Japan
Following market access, US watermelons are set for a promotion in Japanese stores this August
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ArticleThai aid for lychee growers
The Thai Chamber of Commerce plans to buy lychees en mass to boost falling prices
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Zespri forecasts strong Gold returns
New Zealand kiwifruit marketer Zespri is forecasting stable or increased returns on two out of three of its kiwifruit lines this season.
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Fresh produce shrugs off recession talk
New research from Plimsoll Publishing suggests that almost half of the UK fresh produce industry has not been affected by the global economic slowdown.
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ArticleTotal Produce maintains solid performance
Top fruit and vegetable grower-importer Total Produce has announced that it remains on target to achieve a solid set of results for 2009
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ArticleZespri records growth in kiwifruit sales
Zespri has reported a rise in kiwifruit sales to week 21, despite tough selling conditions caused by the global economic crisis
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ArticlePalestinian farms targeted by Israeli troops
Palestinian farmers have recently seen whole farms destroyed by Israeli soldiers, according to the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights
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ArticleUS mango imports holding steady
Volume continues to trickle in from Latin America’s leading country growers, including emerging supplier Nicaragua
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ArticleMurcia optimistic for stonefruit campaign
This year’s Murcian stonefruit campaign is expected to see growers achieve high levels of production with “excellent” quality
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ArticleSecond year of Capespan Re:fresh success
The Re:fresh judges have selected Sheerness-based Capespan as FPJ Importer of the Year for the second successive year.
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ArticleBig rise for Aus grape exports
Australia’s grape exporters are experiencing their best season in five years, according to Horticulture Australia Ltd
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USDA withdraws grape proposal
The proposed amendment of US standards for grades of table grapes raised concerns over the marketability of the fruit
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ArticleHimachal Pradesh apples decline
India’s Himachal Pradesh is set for a 40 per cent drop in the apple crop following poor growing conditions
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ArticleChile launches Berry Committee
The new organisation is designed to support the positioning of Chile’s rapidly expanding blueberry offer on the world market
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ArticleSpanish tomato exports tumble
Fepex has blamed the slump in exports of tomatoes and other vegetables on a ‘lack of controls’ on Moroccan imports entering Europe
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Hopes high for Agrexco stones
Agrexco stonefruit volumes for the 2009 campaign are on course to reach the same level as last year, at around 5,000 tonnes.