All Production & Trade articles – Page 1274
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Article'Monstrous' apricots arrive in UK
A new large variety of apricot, the Monstercot, has arrived in the UK from the US in “excellent” condition under the slogan “They’re so good...It’s scary!”
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Fyffes acquires pines farm
Multi-national fruit supplier Fyffes has bought a pineapple plantation in Panama in a deal worth $8 million (£5.2m).
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ArticleIsraeli grape arrivals expected soon
The first arrivals of Israeli grapes are expected shortly, says MTEX, commencing with the Early Sweet variety
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Andalusian potato volumes dip
The Andalusian early potato campaign has kicked off with reports of a good-quality harvest, despite reduced volumes.
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ArticleValencia reviews citrus output
The Spanish citrus campaign has recovered slowly in spite of the fact that there was a lot of “uncertainty and uneasiness” in the first part of the season.
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ArticleHail hits NZ kiwifruit
New Zealand kiwifruit growing regions have been hit by two unseasonal hailstorms
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ArticlePakistan mango exports ‘may be hit’
A major Pakistani fresh produce association has claimed “high” airfreight charges could affect mango exports to Europe
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ArticleFairtrade lands new director
The Fairtrade Foundation has appointed a new marketing director to its senior leadership team to help deliver an ambitious new strategy to double its reach and impact for producers in the developing world.
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ArticleFlorida revises crop downwards
The US department of agriculture (USDA) adjusted its citrus forecast last month in its latest update for the 2008-09 season.
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Andalusian melons reach UK
The first of 300,000 tonnes of melons and 470,000t of watermelons that are destined for the UK from Andalusia arrive in stores this week.
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NFU offers free membership
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has launched a new category offering free membership to the Young Farmers’ Club (YFC) movement, for members aged between 16 and 21.
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Tesco attempts construction cuts
Tesco is facing a revolt from its construction suppliers after the UK’s largest retailer reportedly attempted to cut its prior agreed fees by up to 40 per cent.
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Freshfel outlines 2009-10 goals
Freshfel Europe has pledged to address stagnating consumption levels of fruit and vegetables, with the pan-European school fruit scheme and a solid communication strategy to build on the positive image of fresh produce.
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ArticleRain damages Indian mangoes
Indian mangoes in Chittoor have been hit hard by unseasonal rains ahead of a Japanese visit
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Expert advises on buy British trend
UK agriculture should make the most of consumers’ enthusiasm to buy British, according to HSBC’s head of agriculture, Patrick Tomlinson.
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ArticleInterfel sees global strategy as key
Interfel held its general assembly last week in Paris, where the notion of a global strategy was once again discussed
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ArticleFreshfel Europe outlines future agenda
The group has set its goals for 2009 following its annual general meeting in Valencia at the end of April
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Greenery links with BTGA
The Greenery UK has joined the British Tomato Growers’ Association (BTGA).
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ArticleUS broccoli exports to Taiwan uncertain
Western flower thrip-inspired phyto protocols are squeezing US broccoli exports to Taiwan
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ArticleNW cherries poised for record volume
The US Northwest cherry industry is expecting a huge crop, rebounding from 2008’s frost-bitten production drop